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‘Statutory body argument is a cover’ – Attorney Stephen R. Daniels

- Former Speaker of the House Keith L. Flax believes he was unfairly made to give up his seat as Speaker in 1996
Prominent Attorney at Law Stephen R. Daniels has waded in on the controversy as it relates to the law firm Orion Law owned by controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn, and Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Ingrid A. Moses doing business indirectly with the BVI Health Services Authority, which is a government owned body. Mr Daniels said Government is using the whole statutory body explanation as a cover. Photo: VINO/File
It has been revealed that Orion Law, owned by Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (left) and Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses, provided services to the BVI Health Services Authority without getting an exemption from the House of Assembly. Photo: VINO/File
It has been revealed that Orion Law, owned by Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (left) and Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses, provided services to the BVI Health Services Authority without getting an exemption from the House of Assembly. Photo: VINO/File
Former At Large Representative under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government Keith L. Flax has come out swinging against a decision to remove him from his office in 1996 as Speaker of the then Legislative Council, because of what was called his engagement with Government without due authorisation in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Orion Law and its arrangement with the BVI Health Services Authority. Photo: VINO/File
Former At Large Representative under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government Keith L. Flax has come out swinging against a decision to remove him from his office in 1996 as Speaker of the then Legislative Council, because of what was called his engagement with Government without due authorisation in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Orion Law and its arrangement with the BVI Health Services Authority. Photo: VINO/File
Members of the Opposition Hon J. Alvin Christopher (R2) and Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) believe that according to the interpretation of the Attorney General, that a statutory body is separate from Government, former speaker of the then Legislative Council Keith L. Flax's name should be exonerated since he had to step down on a similar issue. Photo: GIS/VINO/File
Members of the Opposition Hon J. Alvin Christopher (R2) and Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) believe that according to the interpretation of the Attorney General, that a statutory body is separate from Government, former speaker of the then Legislative Council Keith L. Flax's name should be exonerated since he had to step down on a similar issue. Photo: GIS/VINO/File
According to the interpretation of the law by Attorney General Baba Aziz, the sitting members of the House in question are not in violation of the Virgin Islands Constitution since he classified the BVIHSA as a statutory body and separate from Government. Photo: GIS/File
According to the interpretation of the law by Attorney General Baba Aziz, the sitting members of the House in question are not in violation of the Virgin Islands Constitution since he classified the BVIHSA as a statutory body and separate from Government. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prominent Attorney at Law Stephen R. Daniels has waded in on the controversy as it relates to the law firm Orion Law owned by controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn and Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Ingrid A. Moses doing business indirectly with the BVI Health Services Authority, which is a government owned body.

Attorney Daniels said Government is using the whole statutory body argument as a cover. He said that those bodies do indeed get their funding from Central Government. “[The BVIHSA is quasi-Government. Not because a statutory body has a board etc. The Government still has jurisdiction over that body but they are going to hide behind that clause of course,” said Daniels.

According to the interpretation of the law by Attorney General Baba Aziz, the sitting members of the House in question are not in violation of the Virgin Islands Constitution since he classified the BVIHSA as a statutory body and separate from Government.

Keith L. Flax- Double standards

Since then, former At Large Representative under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government Keith L. Flax has come out swinging against a decision to remove him from his office in 1996 as Speaker of the then Legislative Council, because of what was called his engagement with Government without due authorisation in light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Orion Law and its arrangement with the BVI Health Services Authority.

This follows the disclosures made during the question and answer period of the Fifth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Second House of Assembly on Friday March 20, 2015. It was revealed that Orion Law, owned by Honourable Myron V. Walwyn and Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses, provided services to the BVI Health Services Authority.

In responding to questions in the House, Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith defended the arrangement saying that the connection was one that was indirect.

I only accepted deposit – Keith L. Flax

Speaking exclusively to this news site yesterday March 22, 2015, Flax said that given what was disclosed in the House of Assembly, he intends to pursue the matter as he now believes he was unfairly made to vacate the Speaker’s chair.

“This happened in 1996 when I was Speaker of the House of Assembly and I accepted a deposit from the Financial Services for the use of my buildings and that was construed as a contract and as a result, it was said that I had a contract and I violated the Constitution and I should vacate my seat as Speaker. I would like this story to get out because they are a lot of people in the BVI who don’t really know what happened,” he said.

“I didn’t sign anything, I just accepted a deposit for space in my building. The Chief Minister at the time who was Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal (R9) carried a motion to the House to have me exempted so that I won’t have to vacate my seat but after he carried the motion to the House he withdrew it and as far as I am concerned he did not have the backbone to let the motion go ahead and consequently we went to court and the court ruled against me, which I thought was unfair because the Constitution is very clear,” he said.

“The Premier [Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith] disclosed that Orion Law did have an indirect contract with Government and two of the directors and owners of Orion Law – Speaker of the House of Assembly Ingrid A. Moses and Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn – should be vacating their seats because they have not gotten exemption from the House for their company to have an indirect contract with Government,” he said.

“I am waiting to see what is going to happen with this. I will not let it die. This will not die. This will come in the open. If I have to keep it alive I am going to keep it alive because what is good for one is good for all,” he said. “I lost my seat in 1996 because of that and I am waiting patiently to see what is going to happen,” said Flax.

Hon. O’Neal- “It was not me!”

When contacted on the issue, Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, the Leader of the Opposition, said, “I don’t know why he [Flax] is putting me in it because it was Conrad Maduro that was pushing the matter. “As far as I remember, other members asked him to seek permission and he didn’t do it,” said Hon O’Neal.

The laws are crystal clear – Hon Andrew A. Fahie

Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online following the sitting on Friday March 20, 2015, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said, “The laws in the Constitution of the Virgin Islands are crystal clear when it comes to Members of the House of Assembly wanting to undertake work with Government and by extension any Government entity such as Statutory Bodies.”

“It is legal to do so providing that the person or persons desirable to do such first request and thereby receive permission from the House of Assembly for either them or their company to be engaged in any form of contractual work with Government or their Statutory Bodies,” he said.

“This is not only the law but also the precedent set over the years. Not too long ago Honourable Marlon A. Penn followed the law and was granted permission to do work for Financial Services Commission (FSC) which is a Statutory Body of Government. In the previous House, so did the now Premier and Deputy Premier, and two former Members of the then House of Assembly,” he said.

“The law in this respect has always apparently been crystal clear until now. The current Attorney General's interpretation of the law would mean that the onetime Speaker of the House Honourable Keith L. Flax would not have been in violation of the law. Hence providing that the AG's [Honourable Baba Aziz] interpretation of the law holds true then we would have to go down the corridors of time and exonerate the name of one of the former Speakers of the House Honourable Keith L. Flax,” said Honourable Fahie.

AG overlooked things – Hon J. Alvin Christopher

Honourable J. Alvin Christopher (R2) indicated to this news site that exemptions have been granted for a number of persons in the House of Assembly including Premier Smith and Honourable Marlon A. Penn.

He pointed out that the hospital is almost totally funded by Government directly from the Consolidated Fund. “So I cannot understand how you could take that fund and hire people and that cannot be under the [rubric of the Government]. I think that the Attorney General overlooked a lot of things in his decision and I do believe we will have to get it clarified,” said Honourable Christopher. He said that many times there are things that are done even in the House of Commons “which by our Constitution have instructed us that a pattern must follow after them. A lot of things are not in law but they [result from] precedent set,” he said.

Honourable Christopher had questioned this in the House on Friday. “Madam Speaker I am wondering if the Attorney General based on the information that he gave in reference to the Health Service Board Authority, if he had taken into consideration that the Health Service Board Authority receive through budgetary process a substantial portion of their income from the Central Government through the budgetary process?” asked Honourable Christopher.

Statutory entities separate from Government – AG Hon Baba Aziz

In response, Attorney General Honourable Baba Aziz said that notwithstanding the fact that they are creations of the Government, because they are set up by legislative process, in the case of the Health Services Authority, it actually was a Government department before it was created by law.

He cited a case which was before the Privy Council on which it was ruled that the entity in question could not be deemed responsible for the liabilities of the Government and vice versa.

“The court was clear that when you have such a separate entity it is different and that is the conclusion that I have drawn from my reading of the case,” said Honourable Aziz.

However, in response, Hon Christopher said, “[The AG] mentioned that these bodies have their own budget providing their own sustenance. But there lies my question Madam Speaker. The BVI Health Services Authority Board is almost 50 percent funded by Central Government. So at this point in time it is self-sustaining. [However], the Central Government which owns them still maintains them in my personal view on a yearly basis of public funds from the Consolidated Fund directly into their budgetary assistance.”

“I am saying Madam Speaker that if the Attorney General’s interpretation is correct…we are going to have to go back in the history of this House to exonerate Mr Keith L. Flax (former At Large Representative during the Virgin Islands Party administration) because he was moved from the House via a statutory body situation. I am just saying Madam Speaker based on the history of the House,” Hon Christopher said in the House.

When this news site called Honourable Aziz he said that he did not care to comment beyond the explanation he gave in the House of Assembly. “I have spoken in the House of Assembly and I do not wish to comment further on the issue,” said Honourable Aziz when contacted.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach Hon Walwyn for a comment were not successful.

74 Responses to “‘Statutory body argument is a cover’ – Attorney Stephen R. Daniels”

  • Voters (23/03/2015, 12:39) Like (34) Dislike (10) Reply
    Someone need to give up their seats
  • keep at it (23/03/2015, 12:43) Like (28) Dislike (10) Reply
    Keep at it Mr. Fahie, Keep at it Mr. Flax. The AG's interpretation is not right.
    • ha (23/03/2015, 13:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Let's talk about the Sea Cows Bay land issue. We don't care about Orion getting contracted by Zolfo who was contracted by HSA. Let's talk about the sea cows bay land man.
  • ... (23/03/2015, 12:53) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    I agree with steven
    • Stephen is wrong (23/03/2015, 15:47) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
      All statutory bodies are not funded by Government. They are separately legal entitites although Gov't is their sole shareholder, so to speak. In fact, the reverse is really true that Government sets them up to make money and they should be giving Gov't dividends on their profits, just the like the FSC does. The exercise has been tried with Ports Authority also and passenger taxes was to be paid back the Governemnt. The TRC is also expected to profit so that the Government gets dividends. The hospital is still funded by Government but only because the Government has never allowed the hosiptal to run as a statutory body because it did not want the people charged the fees it would cost to do so, so it has to fund it. The hospital is now HSA and has to ween of Gov't and that is the reason the NHI has come. So he is in the ball park but not quite right.
    • @... (23/03/2015, 22:37) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
      Steven needs to mind his own business and stay out of BVI law makers and constitution. He knows nothing about our laws, lest to interpret such.
  • who? (23/03/2015, 12:57) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who is the shareholder of BVI Statutory Corporations (Bodies)?
  • we the people (23/03/2015, 13:01) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    If vip had balls they would have taken this to the high court
  • wize up (23/03/2015, 13:18) Like (24) Dislike (13) Reply
    we will go to all lengths to destroy our own people...
    • @wize up (23/03/2015, 13:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes, we do tear each other up, which I don't agree with. However, in this case, the right thing has to be right and the wrong thing has to be wrong, no matter who it is. In this case, the Speaker and the honourable member are wrong. They are both dear people to me, but that doesn't make the issue correct.
    • just asking (23/03/2015, 14:57) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Name one elected person who has destroyed more people than me
      • wize up (23/03/2015, 17:03) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
        to just asking; I was destroyed a bit more than U....all I am saying; there are out-side companies here making far more money from our government(any no one fight against them) but a local business we will push them under the bus!!!!( it is all political grand-standing)
  • right (23/03/2015, 13:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

    Ralph O'Neal has lost his memory. The records are there to show exactly what he did. And what did the High Court say of Him "powerful and c****pt man!"

  • gee (23/03/2015, 13:21) Like (35) Dislike (5) Reply
    Keith need to sue. I don't see how anybody can try to separate the Hospital from government. They are funded by government, government selects and approves the chairman. The minister of health is the highest officer.
    • @gee (23/03/2015, 13:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Keith needs to sue for what. He was in a political position as Speaker and the chair was not willed to him by anyone. I agree that there need to be a Judicial Review but what is he going to sue for. He is correct, however, in that what was good for him back in 1986 should be good for the current speaker and member in 2014. If it was wrong then, it should be wrong now.
      • Stopit (25/03/2015, 11:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        A lot talking here and does not know that laws change from time to time. When Mr. Flax matter was raised, it was taken to the High Court and the High Court upheld the Legislative Council's position. All who on here blogging, please point to what is the current law on this issue? None can't, eh? Then go and research and see if what the AG said has any legal standing.
        All you think it is that Saga Boy who is sitting in the position as AG. Stop it. Stop trying to destroy our own people.
    • Yes.. but (23/03/2015, 13:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      The Hospital did not hire Walwyn's company. Walwyn's company has a contract with Zolfo, not HSA. HSA hired Zolfo, not Orion. Learn sense please.
    • @gee (23/03/2015, 22:39) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Keith needs to do one thing and thats to go sit down. He hasn o case now...water under the bridge
  • malcom (23/03/2015, 13:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS A LOT OF WRONG THINGS GOING ON IN THE HOUSE > WHAT TAKE THOSE GUYS SO LONG TO CHECK THINGS LIKE THIS OUT . MR FLAX GO BACK FOR YOUR JOB . YOU KNOW HOW TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE IN THE HOUSE > YOU IS NOT A SHOW OFF PERSON SO THAT JOB DID NOT GO TO YOUR HEAD>.
  • Art (23/03/2015, 13:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is going to be messy
  • lmao (23/03/2015, 13:52) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    The Chief Minister at the time who was Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal (R9) carried a motion to the House to have me exempted so that I won’t have to vacate my seat but after he carried the motion to the House he withdrew it and as far as I am concerned he did not have the backbone to let the motion go ahead and consequently we went to court and the court ruled against me, which I thought was unfair because the Constitution is very clear,” he said.

    So Ralph didn't move the motion as Chief at the time to save Kieth job so what's the noise about? It's Ralph he need to have an issue with not NDP and Walwyn. WOWWWWWWWWWWW. This is crazy!
  • pressure (23/03/2015, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. O’Neal- “It was not me!”

    When contacted on the issue, Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, the Leader of the Opposition, said, “I don’t know why he [Flax] is putting me in it because it was Conrad Maduro that was pushing the matter. “As far as I remember, other members asked him to seek permission and he didn’t do it,” said Hon O’Neal.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!
  • true tolian (23/03/2015, 13:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I beg to differ isnt the constitution of 1996 and the new constitution different.
    Also isnt a deposit of money the same as an contract once it is defined what it
    is for.it is done all the time to rent apartments.Was the financial services at that
    time a statutory body,Please enlighten me.
  • The Facts (23/03/2015, 13:55) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply

    HSA did NOT hire Orion! HSA hired Zolfo Cooper and Zolfo subcontracted the legal work to Orion. This is a bull&$% argument. Kieth received money directly from Central Government without permission WHICH IS WRONG! You all are just trying to confuse the people who don't know better.

  • justice (23/03/2015, 13:58) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    Here is a golden opportunity to redeem himself
    I can't understand how he lived with himself all these years having taken a motion to the Legislative Council to have flax exempted and then decided to withdraw it. Ralph quit while you are ahead lest things that you do not wish the public to know come to light. he ( Ralph ) should do now what he started 18 years ago and did not have the guts to carry through. I agree with hon Fahie and Christopher that whatever needs to no done to have Flax exonerated should no done as others including the present Premier also received exemption after having collected much more money than Flax received as a deposit to reserve a space in his building
    • Wax On/ Wax Off (23/03/2015, 15:02) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      We need a culture where corrupt politician fears the incorruptible politician and not the other way around. Speak truth to Justice. People don not like persons who speak the Truth because they want to continue living LIES.
  • H Makensie (23/03/2015, 14:02) Like (24) Dislike (5) Reply
    Those two are a set of no goods and should vacate their seats immediately.
  • Well Sah (23/03/2015, 14:05) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    I am going to stop pay tax because those are not government owned. I don't see why taxpayers money have to fund them.
  • Well Well (23/03/2015, 14:07) Like (20) Dislike (7) Reply
    I heard the ball head man on ZBVI I almost get sick to my stomach when in fact he hates the private section...He hates biwater, VINO, and Degicel…what a big ugly hypocrite
    • @well well (23/03/2015, 22:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Oh, you almost got sick you said but you did not get sick..whats your point? and whats private section? Stupid fool dont even know what you are blogging..
  • tretretrete (23/03/2015, 14:10) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Take it to court then and seek a declaration from the High Court. Then we will see who end up with egg on their faces.

    The BVIHSA is a body corporate with a board of directors vested with the authority for direction and management of the institution, the fact they report to a minister or are appointed by him does not mean the minister direct their actions, except to the extent of laying down general policy guidelines. Daniels is wrong on this one.
  • What a ting to tell the king (23/03/2015, 14:16) Like (20) Dislike (12) Reply
    Mr. Daniels would do himself a favor by staying out of the local political arena... The lime light can brighten your image or destroy your career in the BVI. When the elephant starts to dance the grass gets trampled!
    • Take heed...! (23/03/2015, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He better take heed to your comment. Cockroach don't get into fowl fight. Mind you now!
    • Outspoken (23/03/2015, 15:36) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Mr. Daniel lives here, he paid his taxes here, whatever decisions are made here by government affects him like anybody else so why should he stay out. That case cited by the AG should be look at carefully, because it was a case of different circumstances than the one we have at hand. The Gov. of Trinidad had nothing at all to do with that statutory body, it was not funded by the T&T government. Why do you thing the AG don't want to comment further, he knew very well that he advises the HOA wrongly
    • Re Daniels (24/03/2015, 08:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The man has seen the light- he would make an excellent attorney general or legal adviser to the NEW Premier
  • justice (23/03/2015, 14:52) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

    Daniel is not wrong. Don't try to make a wrong right The two OWNERS and DIRECTORS of ORION Law who is seated in prominent positions in the highest institution in this land should be very ashamed and that was meant as an understatement. The Virgin Islands Constitution is crystal clear and that is what should prevail. It makes no difference whether or not a contract in direct or indirect. Myron said on ZBVI that he has divested himself from his Company. So why is he still allegedly signing checks and making major decisions regarding the Company's operation? There is documentary evidence to this. When you are trying to find Ingrid. Just go bent door to her Office(Orion law)and ther you will find her. Both Myron and Ingrid need to submit their resignations NOW which is the honorable thing to do. In the UK where Myron received his training is what would would obtain and he would know this better than most persons. jUST GO. Don't wait to be asked

    • Hmmmm (24/03/2015, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your comments and reference to "OWNERS" and "DIRECTORS" shows you have no appreciation of the difference between legal entities. Orion Law is a partnership, its not a company. Therefore there are no OWNERS and DIRECTORS. Law firms DO NOT operate as limited liability companies.
    • Yes (24/03/2015, 09:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Myron not going anywhere! Book it!
  • Soldier (23/03/2015, 15:08) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    ? who the building for what attorney General chambers is in..
    • 911 (23/03/2015, 20:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      wish our worthless politicians would come clean Fahie you and daniel are right
  • Just saying (23/03/2015, 15:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The December 2001 enactment of the Financial Services Commission Act, 2001 established the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission as an autonomous regulatory authority responsible for the regulation, supervision and inspection of all financial services in and from within the BVI.
    • facts (23/03/2015, 15:39) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      Marlon didn't have to seek permission, he did it on his own. I don't see why Myron/Orion has to seek permission from HOA to work for another private entity who was hired by a statutory body. That makes no sense at all.
  • chad (23/03/2015, 15:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    According to VIP:

    - The Auditor General is only right when it's against NDP, but not against VIP
    - The past Governor was wrong for not calling a Commission of Inquiry on the cruise pier
    - The current Governor is wrong for not calling a Commission of Inquiry on the cruise pier
    - The FCO/UK were wrong for allowing Government to borrow monies for the cruise pier and other things
    - FCIB Bank were wrong to give Government monies for the corrupt cruise pier
    - The AG is now wrong in interpreting the Laws as it relates to the topic at hand

    SO when we look at it, everyone is wrong except VIP. LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! VIP go sit down!
  • Former Legco Worker (23/03/2015, 15:48) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    WOW! Mr. Flax, what took you so long? You see when people stop fearing what may become of them politically or what societal labels are going to be placed on them and speak up and come forward, this will enable others within the community to speak out also. It is time someone open their eyes to the double standards being presented right before our eyes. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If the law pertains one, it should be followed by all in terms of Interest of Conflict. Of course some folks going to say well government paying rent to an employee is a conflict of interest, before commenting check the regulations in essence of their guidelines.
  • Mark (23/03/2015, 16:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Case Law should prevail. As far as Mr. Flax goes I guess my only question is whether or not Financial Services was a Statutory Body at the time or whether it was still considered a Government Department. As far as my recollection, the Financial Services Commission became a creture of statute in 2001. Hence my reason for saying that case law will decide.
    • Correct (23/03/2015, 20:37) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Mark. You are indeed correct. In fact, it was actually 2003 that the FSC became a statutory body. As such, Flax entered directly into a contract with the Government under the Ministry of Finance. This is totally a different situation from Orion Law, as this firm was sub-contracted by another private firm which was hired by a statutory body..... Flax and Daniels are wayyyyyy off with what they are saying.
  • foreign lawyer (23/03/2015, 16:07) Like (2) Dislike (13) Reply
    Daniels interpritations is wrong, follow the constitution and flax
    case is not the same. Flax did his while he was in power. The other
    was done before. That why marlon had to apply. This is apples and
    orranges, dont mix them up and try to fool the people.
    • gone with the win (23/03/2015, 16:50) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
      Any place else in the world myron and moses will be gone
    • @ foreign lawyer (23/03/2015, 19:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      anothe BVI governement giving their own personal companies contracts and basically paying themselves. The last American Mayor that did so was sentenced to Jail in Detroit.
  • Grave Street Massive (23/03/2015, 16:49) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply

    Tell that pompuss lawyer shut his tra. Cant allow any Tom, Dick n Chick Peas to enter this country and open shop to walk on us. If he feel he get foul play then GO BACK HOME THEN

  • Guyanese (23/03/2015, 16:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply

    HE NEEDS TO KEEP OUT OT TORTOLA POLITICS HE COME HERE TO DRINK MILK NOT TO COUNT COWS.

  • both (23/03/2015, 17:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Both did this transaction before they entered the HOA. The question is did they declared it when they got voted or assigned to the HOA?
  • Foreign Lawyeru (23/03/2015, 17:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    Read the Constitution. Don't try to helpthem cover up their d**ty deeds. M***n is heart and soul of Orion Law and he trying to make people believe that he has divested his interest prior to being elected. There is plenty of documentary evidence to prove otherwise

  • @ forerign lawyer (23/03/2015, 18:09) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Myron you are indeed a forerign lawyer.
  • more to come (23/03/2015, 19:48) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    i have a copy of a big cheque he signed so how he said he left the firm big LIE
    • wize up (23/03/2015, 21:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      more to come; when the man said he left the firm, he ment that he left the firm to go to his house!!!!!!
  • pep (23/03/2015, 20:02) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    It’s disgraceful. During the last election campaign the NDP told us they will do things differently now look???Business as usual
  • any takers??? (23/03/2015, 20:13) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Mr. Daniels your opionion is Pointed and accurate.
  • dead wrong (23/03/2015, 20:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our politicians and their political hacks are only interested in building themselves and their parties, not the country. the Att gen knows he is wrong on what the aw said
  • JACK BE STILL (23/03/2015, 20:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    All we get is hot air from mr Myron and Moses.
  • in the news (23/03/2015, 20:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Everyone tells half truths mvw knows better
  • the wall (23/03/2015, 22:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    M***n is buying votes by paying people $9800 per 20 feet to build the wall around the school. He's paying brick layers, painters and others. At almost $10000 per 20 feet this could end up being the most expensive wall in the world next to Great Wall of China. Why no one asking about that? Oh because silence has a price $9800. People be aware integrity has no price.

  • The Judge (24/03/2015, 00:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too many bush lawyers voicing their opinion here and muddying the water. This matter should make its way to the High Court and allow a panel of seasoned judges to submit their findings on the matter. If this is not done quickly, the next election would make all that is being said irrelevant.
  • watcher (24/03/2015, 08:14) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    welcome to the bvi where you can see nepotism at it's finest
  • HOLD YOUR HORSES MR FLAX (24/03/2015, 09:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    In 1996 the what is now that FSC and a statutory body was merely a government department so the AGs interpretation does not alter the position for Flax.
  • W*F (24/03/2015, 10:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is good for one is good for ALL. Keith Flax had to step down, So Ingrid Moses and Myron Walwyn should step down also. This bias and partial conduct is why our society is so divided. For the BVI to thrive, Fairness and Even handedness must prevail.
  • tape recorder (25/03/2015, 00:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so daniel acting like a child trying to say he did not say what he said ha ha play the tape
  • Deafbottie (25/03/2015, 11:35) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Some of who here blogging need to go study law -- a bunch of people without proper reasoning skills.
  • Yeah Right? (25/03/2015, 13:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    They just believe they are the Big Bad NDP and no one can do them anything so they do whatever they feel like. Right now they trying to buy the people's votes and then doing their thing on the side like no one looking. Give you a little something here wet your pocket and you won't mind me doing a lil thing on the side over there.

    Anyone see One Mart Parking Lot today, special black/gray carpet for the big sale tomorrow I believe. HMMMMM!



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