No mandate for 'lame duck' Premier in UK talks'- Jamal S. Smith
This is the position held by eminent Virgin Islands Attorney-at-Law, Jamal S. Smith, who today, December 3, 2018, vented his frustration in a social media post saying “Our lame duck Premier is leading a delegation to the Joint Ministerial Council to hold talks with the British government without any discussion or input from the public.’
He was at the time responding to the fact that Dr Smith along with His Excellency Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert had travelled to the United Kingdom to engage in the high level talks.
According to the local Attorney, “this is a major development and we need leadership that can speak intelligently about the future of our Territory based on what our people want, not keep the people in darkness about something this important.”
Hon Fahie consults
He drew—as contrast—reference to Opposition Leader and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VI), Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) whom he observed “consulted with the people before on a critical issue of our future relationship with the UK, and I am impressed with his leadership style, while I have made it clear that I will be voting for Julian Fraser RA in the Third District, I have to think long and hard about how I will be voting at-large.”
According to Smith, “right now, I have expressed my support for 2 VIP at-large candidates, but I am still soul searching about the other 2 candidates… certainly, neither NDP-1 nor NDP-2 will be getting my support this election.”
He observed that this is the second time in history that Virgin Gorda has two representatives in the House of Assembly (HoA) and the first time that a woman will be representing the territory from Virgin Gorda, “and only the third time in our history that a woman would be an at-large representative, each time (at least initially) by the VIP.”
According to the Attorney at Law, “this election will not be a walk in the park and will not be for the faint of heart, but it is now time to fight for our future, and Sheep and Queen Shereen, I am ready to work with you both!”
19 Responses to “No mandate for 'lame duck' Premier in UK talks'- Jamal S. Smith”
I can support young Decastro for sure