Premier Fahie urges VI to continue living in 'unity & harmony'
"I am grateful that our industry in the BVI is truly a representation of the spirit and cultures of all people 'scattered yet together' across the globe, living and working together," he said in a statement, yesterday, July 14, 2020.
Online xenophobia
The Premier's calls come as some sections of the VI community continue to use social media and other online avenues to display xeonphobic attitudes towards expatriates living and working in the Territory and even at those who may have been laid off or terminated from employment as result of COVID-19.
These attitudes have been compounded by recent announcements from Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), that foreign workers who have been terminated from their jobs and without employment should consider returning to their home country.
As part of the announcements, Hon Wheatley reminded; however, that the VI is still committed to the needs of foreign workers affected by the pandemic. "I intend to work diligently in keeping this Government’s commitment to our brothers and sisters of the wider Caribbean, mainland US, Europe, and other parts of the world," he said.
'Live in Unity' - Premier Fahie
Premier Fahie, as part of his speech, further said, "I urge you, therefore, to continue to live in unity and harmony," he said in relation to working towards the common goal of moving the Territory forward.
Turning his attention to the race conversation, Hon Fahie noted, "It behooves me to acknowledge that other pandemic that equally emerged, a phenomenon finally gripping the attention of nations across the globe following the senseless death of our brother, George Floyd."
Premier Fahie has in the past slammed racism and those seeking to practice it in the Territory. "I don’t want to see the BVI become like what I am seeing in America and in other areas of the world," he said as he called on those guilty to change their mindset.
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We of the Virgin Islands act like we so pious, but God is high and He looks low. He will judge us individually and as a country. The dressing room is here and now. Those who continue to sit behind phone and computer screens spewing their evil venom and hatred don't think you could hide from God. You continue and see how far you reach with it. Just remember that time longer than twine. Shalom!
Send them home
* Ephesians 6:5, “Slaves obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would show to Christ.”
* 1 Timothy 6:1, “All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honour, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.”
These racist w**** are the problem
while executing a warrant. Sounds to like they can come into your house and do what they want.
The Gov can alter this effectively only by making a conscious effort to do so. Rather ,there is a pandering for votes and popularity even if it means breaking and ignoring immigration laws. The VIslanders, now a minority, grieve for the loss while their precious VI becomes a pit of unrecognizable refuse.