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Territory does not need leaders with spaghetti backbones - Stoutt

- Hon. Fahie proposes creative solutions for Territory’s advancement
Leando O. Stoutt, nephew of H. Lavity Stoutt, has called for strong leadership in the Territory, opining that many of the Territory’s leaders are clueless about what is happening. Photo: VINO
According to Stoutt, leaders have to make tough decisions and the Territory needs leaders with real backbones and not spaghetti backbones. Photo: VINO
According to Stoutt, leaders have to make tough decisions and the Territory needs leaders with real backbones and not spaghetti backbones. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has called for strong leadership in the Territory, opining that many of the Territory’s leaders are clueless about what is happening.

The call came from Leando O. Stoutt, nephew of late Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt, who shared during the recent First District Annual report meeting with residents that there are three types of people who live in the world, “those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who don’t know what happened.”

According to Stoutt, leaders have to make tough decisions and the Territory needs leaders with real backbones and not spaghetti backbones.

The ultimate measure of a man, he remarked, is not where he stands in moments of comfort but where he stands in times of trials and challenges.

Stoutt’s message was in alignment with remarks made by First District Representative Hon. Andrew A. Fahie, who outlined several of his initiatives and solutions to current problems faced by the Territory during his speech to the residents.

Among his proposals, he reiterated the implementation of a first time home owners’ programme and said as a proposed start, legislation can be passed in the House of Assembly that would guide the policy allowing only the Social Security Board to administer a first time home ownership programme.   

This, he said, will allow for the programme to be independent of all political interference with the aim of having a ceiling of $350,000 per home for the first two years of the programme.  

Hon. Fahie added that each of the nine districts will benefit from this programme which would allow for three homes per district to be constructed in the first phase of the programme.   

The First District Representative also called for the creation of sound revenue generators in the Territory and proposed initiatives such as sports tourism and creative ways to complement the cruise and tourism industries through technology. He remarked that youths could also gain meaningful employment through this route.

“These and many more ideas that will significantly boost the economy while empowering our people,” Hon. Fahie said.

23 Responses to “Territory does not need leaders with spaghetti backbones - Stoutt”

  • Nancy (21/01/2014, 08:59) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well saw another NDP crossed the floor the writing is on the wall for the next election
    • xxxxxxxx (21/01/2014, 19:39) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Mi ah start campaigning against dem ndp from now...then worry bout other party gettin dem self together later
  • What a ting (21/01/2014, 09:38) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    When you see a man of his integrity left the NDP it says a lot. Most of these NDP guys cannot be trusted. They talk the talk but they do not walk the walk.
  • True (21/01/2014, 09:42) Like (9) Dislike (21) Reply
    just like I said to Minister Fraser at Festival Monday, he is the man to lead this country as he is the only member of the house of assembly that would survive in the UK or US political field. I may not always agree with what he does but at least he has the backbone to stand up and take his licks and not back down.
    • Eh? (21/01/2014, 12:43) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      A jackass with a backbone is still a jackass.... TRUTH!
      • @ Eh? (21/01/2014, 17:11) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
        Can someone tell these NDP clowns its not election time yet. Save your energy for you going need it
  • Grand Ma (21/01/2014, 10:26) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Yes, I totally agree that Leaders need backbones. But Leando missed some qualities that are essential for strong Leadership. Fairness, Honesty and Integrity. Leando, do you have those characteristics? You should not have missed mentioning these very important essentials. Peace.
  • grand pa (21/01/2014, 11:26) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes Grand Ma you are right about fairness, honesty and integrity! Does the 1st district rep have those qualities?
  • JACK BE STILL (21/01/2014, 12:00) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Voters need to understand that this is not just about ndp or vip its the big picture of saving the bvi which is on a path to hell
  • vip (21/01/2014, 14:58) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Stout just returning home to the Grand old party where he belongs
  • . (21/01/2014, 15:47) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    the prodigal son has returned.
  • Virgin Son (21/01/2014, 19:02) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will after 2 years the NDP has squander this glorious opportunity to kill the VIP for good?
  • support (21/01/2014, 21:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Four more years
  • look (21/01/2014, 22:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    I agree that we need a home owners association but i just when i ready to retire social security i hope u would have my pension ready. I dont think they should take money from social security. This seems like a bad idea this 3 home thing i already see that will be based on who you know kinda thing some districts might get loans for 1 house will others get loans for 10. I wont be surpised if this come to pass social security monthly rates will increase significantly.

  • yes we can (22/01/2014, 08:17) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Logical and sound advice thanks Mr. Stoutt
  • pat (22/01/2014, 14:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it is refreshing to hear from another voice. Let's hear from more. Have courage and maybe we can find some new candidates.
  • come home (23/01/2014, 06:51) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good job mr stoutt the ndp is no good too damm vitdictive and have done nothing in two long years


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