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'Not right' for VI to still be singing 'God Save the Queen'- Julio S. Henry

-agrees with Skelton-Cline's statement that UK has foot on VI's neck
ourism operator, business owner and social commentator, Julio S. Henry says he wholeheartedly agrees with statements by Claude O. Skelton-Cline; later depicted in a cartoon on Virgin Islands News Online, that the UK has its food on the VI's collective necks. Photo: Facebook
VINO's cartoon of June 15, 2020, that has sparked outrage in some quarters. The cartoon was birthed out of statements made by Mr Calude O. Skelton-Cline on how he perceives the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Overseas Territories. Photo: VINO
VINO's cartoon of June 15, 2020, that has sparked outrage in some quarters. The cartoon was birthed out of statements made by Mr Calude O. Skelton-Cline on how he perceives the relationship between the United Kingdom and the Overseas Territories. Photo: VINO
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Tourism operator, business owner and social commentator, Julio S. Henry says he wholeheartedly agrees with statements by Claude O. Skelton-Cline; later depicted in a cartoon on Virgin Islands News Online, that the United Kingdom (UK) has its foot on the VI's collective necks.

His comments come several weeks after the cartoon sparked outrage in a small section of the VI community, with Mr Henry now stating that the Territory should go a step further and stop singing the UK national anthem. 

"I joke every day now on the taxi stand and I question and ask people do you think we should continue to use God Save the Queen to reign over us? And a lot of people are saying no, it's not right," he said on the Thursday, July 16, 2020, edition of 'Honestly Speaking' on ZBVI 780 AM.

It should be noted that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has already agreed for the Territorial Song to replace 'God Save the Queen' at regional and international events where the Virgin Islands has won medals.

Mr Henry continued, "We at a point in our lives now [where] we have been taking care of ourselves, and when you said the other day, and the cartoon came out that the UK has their foot on our necks, I three hundred per cent agreed with that." 

UK has foot on VI's neck 

"The UK had their foot on our neck for a very long time, they strangled the last administration because they didn't have any stamina, to say no, that's not right... they didn't have any wisdom in any way to get around the roadblock," he said. 

Pointing to the constitutional review, he said information is lacking on the process and those involved to move the project forward. 

"Mr Premier, announce the people them, start doing your community research, start going on the air and talking to the people... get somebody to go from page 1 to page 100 in the constitution and [who] could explain the section... what they mean, why they are there."

He said Government should then consult with the people on what they want added and what to change in the constitution.

35 Responses to “'Not right' for VI to still be singing 'God Save the Queen'- Julio S. Henry”

  • Really (23/07/2020, 13:30) Like (79) Dislike (9) Reply
    Shut up and go look someone to go taxi
  • Dinasour (23/07/2020, 13:42) Like (10) Dislike (14) Reply
    Get with the times and sing the beautiful territorial song which is now approved to play instead of GSTQ at international events. Some people just like to complain
  • rewrsdffds (23/07/2020, 13:43) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
    One we’re flying the flag it’s a national thing to do.
  • Well Sir (23/07/2020, 13:46) Like (61) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well Sir, then go independent and you can then sing 'God Bless Our Dearest President' Perhaps you know a certain man of the church who is ready, willing and waiting to be our first beloved President of The Virgin Islands.
  • lodger (23/07/2020, 14:03) Like (49) Dislike (1) Reply
    So dont bother with the constitution, just push for independence! See how much support you get from the community.
  • CHAK. (23/07/2020, 14:04) Like (74) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think you are talking to much.
  • sorry (23/07/2020, 14:48) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop trying to be relevant. Not remain because he is not relevant. Haha
  • forgot already (23/07/2020, 15:25) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    So I guess we don't need the U.K SMH, what happened in Irma why did we call for state of emergency then? and have all those solders protecting you from looters and more chaos...
  • Sue (23/07/2020, 15:36) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Wa you want them to sing god save mr henry go sidung na
  • @Julio Henry (23/07/2020, 16:21) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Go kick rocks if you can’t find anything to do with your time.
  • Concerned (23/07/2020, 16:24) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    I really want to know how did you get on the commission that you are now serving on you need some education in history. Mr Elmore Stout always saiid A person should engage their brain before they set there mouth in gear this applies to you . If you want to discard the anthem the Territory has to go for independence You also will have a flag and your own currency
  • josiah'sbay (23/07/2020, 16:59) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    After emancipation there were some slaves who refuse to leave the plantation. Who would have thought that?
  • To all governor surporter (23/07/2020, 17:12) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    There need to lock up all them ndp..sell us out and keeping us cripple to ur masters
  • P (23/07/2020, 17:13) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    From when Henry & Cline become a part of d government I need to know
  • vg boy (23/07/2020, 17:26) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sam, like you bored or something.
  • Yo man (23/07/2020, 17:34) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stop it
  • Bvi lander (23/07/2020, 17:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    where is your sense the queen is over us uou need to go and learn you help the bvi tou is a simple person you need the help from the man above go learn some history
  • Disinterested (23/07/2020, 17:47) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    The VI is a God fearing and serving nation. And showing reverence to royalty, nobility......etc and genuflecting to is an anachronism that shouldn’t not be occurring in 21st Century. The reverence should be to God. Putting the royalty on a pedestal is saying that they are better than the common man and as such, enjoy special privileges. We need to free up and respect our selves. We need to save ourselves, not save royalty. Royalty are parasitic.
  • Stop It (23/07/2020, 18:07) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its the right thing to do..its an oblgation.. . Stop it Sam.. I respect your courage for speaking out on issues but this one, im not with you...
  • Outsider (23/07/2020, 18:55) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    You and man of the cloth are two sorrowful American, BVILANDERS. Between you two, when the UK leave EU in January and the Queen send us adrift from the UK we would ALL be up shitz creek! Thanks to you and Co.
  • Keep your foot in the neck (23/07/2020, 19:47) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just how you all have your foot in the expats neck
    England will never take their foot out you all necks !
    Do on to others has u have them do on to u
    • Pac man (24/07/2020, 08:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some body had their foot in your neck in your home country and you left. So do your self a favour again.
  • lol (23/07/2020, 20:08) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    God save our gracious Queen!
    Long live our noble Queen!
    God save The Queen!
    Send her victorious
    Happy and glorious
    Long to reign over us
    God save the Queen!
  • stfu (23/07/2020, 21:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sam, love your enthusiasm but time to listen instead of speaking. Just stop and listen. Resect
  • @outsider (24/07/2020, 03:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    it wen the uk dollar dead from the fact of a dead community through of her choice to leave the EU country. U all go feel all those that kiss her crotch ..for it been too long ..this is 2020 ...read times she have no trading leverage. Hahaha ...all them big oppressor nation will destroy them self amongst them self
  • Solo (24/07/2020, 04:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sam seems like you forgot when you were shipwrecked. Be very careful with what comes out of your mouth
  • Juss go siddung! (24/07/2020, 05:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is all.
  • east man (24/07/2020, 07:04) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    I with Sam he going beat Marlon in 2023
  • johnny (24/07/2020, 08:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    We sang OH Canada then God Save The Queen every morning before class started. At 10:00 am mass we would say the Lord's Prayer. I don't feel we were coerced into anything, and it felt good.
  • smh (24/07/2020, 08:30) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    I don’t believe the amount of comments on here which support singing that song. You all are truly still slaves mentally. It’s sad and I feel sorry for you all.
  • JYD (25/07/2020, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    STOP SING GOD SAVE THE QUEEN AND STOP USE THE US DOLLAR AND GET BVI OWN MONEY LETS STOP USE OTHER PEOPLE MONEY
  • Right way (25/07/2020, 11:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We all need saving we should be singing God save us here in the bvi because we been going through hell my God ,and taken it out on the expats that's not right we all are one people who needs saving , but God is good everything has an expiration date.


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