Pastor Melvin A. Turnbull Sr, supports ‘self-determination’ for VI
He was at the time—Tuesday, June 19, 2018—a guest on the radio, show Honestly Speaking, hosted by Claude O. Skelton-Cline, on ZBVI 780 AM.
Pastor Turnbull told the host that the pursuit of an independent VI has been an integral part of his life journey and that, “this Territory should have long been on a path of self determination.”
We need a clear path
Quizzed by Honestly Speaking’s, Skelton-Cline, on working definition of 'self-determination,' Dr Turnbull said, “…it is unfettered ability for persons to determine their own future.”
He was adamant, self-determination , is not to be interpreted as Independence.
Ask about a roadmap to self determination and what it may entail, Dr Turnbull spoke to the need for the formation of Committees, to first assess the cost on both sides of the relationship with the United Kingdom (UK).
“We ought to quantify the opportunity cost for the VI,” he said.
The host then turned to the issue of the breach of trust between politicians and people, and the fact that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government—o f which Pastor Turnbull’s son, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) is an elected member—have not kept faith with the people.
Keep hope alive-Rev Turnbull
Rev Turnbull responded, “…we have been here before and our fore-parents were able to forge through with the help of God.”
The man of the cloth encouraged persons not to lose hope, and to study their history as a point of reference; to be proud of that history and not to be apologetic in discussing the matter of race. He also encouraged, “speak truth to power no, matter who is in power and not to relent in their pursuit of a better tomorrow.”
The senior pastor has since committed to publishing information “very soon,” on what he believes would be a tremendous benefit, or part of the road-map to self-determination for the VI.
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15 Responses to “Pastor Melvin A. Turnbull Sr, supports ‘self-determination’ for VI ”
2. Why are they so eager to be self governed?
3. What resources will we live on?
4. Even our Tourism Product is not up to par with several of the other islands product. Yes we were just voted the best place to visit in the Caribbean, but that is a moving target. What it is today, may not be the same in the next survey.
5. We are not doing anything to maintain a sustainable product.
6. Independence countries have a military.
7. What will happen to the treaty with the US.
8. The list goes on!!!
9. We export nothing!!!! Well cash, I guess!
Clergymen's political opinions and inclinations should be kept private. They gave their lives to God. Unless they are looking for a government post???