NDP was silent when Governor violated VI constitution-Hon Fraser
He noted that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), will not be the Primer after the next General Elections and it is sad the 'legacy' he leaves for the Territory.
He went through a pattern of where the Smith-led Administration had sat by, while the Governor violated the Virgin Islands Constitution and “did not say a word”.
The former Leader of the Opposition reminded the HoA that he had made a nomination to the Public Service Commission (PSC)—and the constitution made clear that the Governor “SHALL APPOINT,” after the recommendation by the Leader of the Opposition—but the Governor decided not to, without even an explanation.
NDP double standards
Hon Fraser noted, one Minister came to the Parliament with it, “as if it was a joke....a total violation but they sat by and said nothing in defense of our constitution.” He also mentioned where he was stripped of the post of the Leader of the Opposition even before another election and again the NDP Government sat there and said nothing because it was not them.
Hon Fraser added, it could be “a waste of money” for Dr Smith to challenge in court the United Kingdom Parliament over its amendment to imposed public registry for beneficially owners for offshore accounts.
The former Deputy Chief Minister stated, “it was wrong for the current government to sit by while the constitution was violated and now telling the people the UK has violated the VI’s constitution.”
On the issue of independence Hon Fraser a former Government Minister called for a referendum, and reminded the public that it’s in our constitution.
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