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'The NDP must go'! – Rajah A. Smith

-said NDP using divisive techniques to turn neighbour against neighbour
November 28th, 2014 | Tags: Rajah A. Smith NDP VIP Lets Talk divisive
Young political activist and supporter of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Rajah A. Smith declared loudly for all to hear that the National Democratic Party (NDP) must go. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Young political activist and supporter of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Rajah A. Smith declared loudly for all to hear that the National Democratic Party (NDP) must go.

He said these words while speaking as one of several panelists on Wednesday night November 26, 2014 on the VIP’s radio show 'Let’s Talk' aired between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM on ZBVI 780 AM.

“I think that the current government [under] the National Democratic Party is a threat to democracy,” said Smith on the show.

He said that if one is to go around the country, one would witness the divisive techniques the NDP is using, putting people against each other and trying to turn neighbours into strangers and leading by deception “from one untruth to the next from the Premier down.”

Smith, who was very brief in his statement, pledged to continue to agitate against the NDP Government “until they are gone.”

He urged the youths to rally around the VIP and lauded the party’s leadership for its stewardship of the Territory in times past.

During the talk show, Chairman of the VIP Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), past Chairman of the VIP and Leader of the Opposition Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE (R9), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and President of the VIP Carvin Malone all addressed listeners over the airwaves and streaming on the internet regarding various issues of national concern and their plans to take the Territory forward as a party.

54 Responses to “'The NDP must go'! – Rajah A. Smith”

  • RALLY with the VIP (28/11/2014, 14:31) Like (17) Dislike (72) Reply
    Rally around the VIP Youth- NDP want you to be second class citizens in your own country- Fraser will put everything into programs for our youth- beginning with a BIG MARITIME PROGRAM that will mean jobs, business opportunities, and big money- vote VIP all the way and kick out those elitist opportunist
    • rewrsdffds (28/11/2014, 16:23) Like (44) Dislike (3) Reply
      Explain the Maritime Program and how it would translate into jobs. Explain what VIP will do now different to NDP for the youth. Explain how NDP are elitists. I will wait.
      • @ ok (28/11/2014, 18:51) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply
        You have not got the vision to understand- go back to running your bakery
      • wegotyourback (28/11/2014, 22:12) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
        @Ok, here's on of the best examples of Mr. Frazer's out-of-the-box ideas on creating jobs by creating a Maritime Academy. There is a business on Virgin Gorda that was crated by a one-time expat turned resident. This gentleman created a marine related business (repairing boats, bodies and engines; and also supplies materials to the boating community and boat owners. He also taught his grown son the business. Now between them, father and son, they own marine businesses and employs something like 15 employees (mechanics, fiber-glass experts, marine electricians and other workers that do just about all the things that it takes to restore a boat that had sunk, run aground, got damaged in a hurricane or was falling apart just by sitting on dry land for some time (perhaps while waiting for parts or whatever).
        Another expat owns a boat yard, builds boats, repairs and acts as a dealer for other US based companies. The business also employs about 15 persons. This gentleman has right now as I'm writing, a passenger size boat sitting in his boat yard, completed designed and built by his company, waiting to be shipped to Anguilla. In other words, he builds and exports boats. Go down to Nanny Cay and you will find a similar scenario; or visit the Virgin Gorda Boat Yard and you will begin to understand what Mr. frazer is harping about. There's one more boating profession I missed; highly skilled Boat Captains that deliver vessels from just about anywhere in the world to BVI and BVI to wherever. Now go and have a conversation with Frazer.
    • the rock (28/11/2014, 22:47) Like (21) Dislike (16) Reply
      yeah the ndp will go...right back inn..bam!
  • oh plz (28/11/2014, 14:31) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    DOA
  • Voters (28/11/2014, 14:32) Like (12) Dislike (37) Reply
    Not to worry Roger we got that covered
  • just asking..... (28/11/2014, 14:37) Like (44) Dislike (1) Reply
    But where are the vip candidates
  • ooooo (28/11/2014, 14:38) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    i think them done gone
  • Lord (28/11/2014, 14:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah fed up!
  • puppet master (28/11/2014, 14:46) Like (53) Dislike (23) Reply
    Look at that puppet!
  • hahahaha (28/11/2014, 14:50) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    I dont want no leadership that deals with witchcraft over this country url best kno where ur people stands when it comes round to election
    • JACK BE STILL (28/11/2014, 16:12) Like (12) Dislike (32) Reply
      Ndp has destroyed the economy and our reputation international they going gone
      • Vision (29/11/2014, 09:56) Like (15) Dislike (12) Reply
        You know what you have but you don't know what you are getting. Give thanks for the NDP and pray for them. I have yet to see who in this country can do a better job.
  • Thing to talk (28/11/2014, 15:29) Like (54) Dislike (20) Reply
    Not cause Julian Fraser given you petty jobs to do means that NDP needs to go, boy go sit down see. lol lol
    • just asking.... (28/11/2014, 16:52) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      yes most people are not happy in regards to how things are running and wish to vote out the cyrrent government but what options do we really have.
  • rattie (28/11/2014, 15:56) Like (27) Dislike (15) Reply
    Only locals are catching hell the ndp will go
    • PAPI (29/11/2014, 00:54) Like (26) Dislike (22) Reply
      People don't forget who has the country the way it is.... That's why NDP was formed years ago to save the country... VIP messed the country up years ago.... AND NOW YOU PEOPLE WANNA PUT THEM BACK IN????? Common!!!! DON'T BE FOOLISH PEOPLE THE VIP WILL KILL US....
  • Wicked (28/11/2014, 16:13) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
    Yea the obear would not help them in 2015
  • george w touch (28/11/2014, 16:50) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    we the people are really fed up of the NDP and their lies while they themselves get rich on the backs of we the poor people.
    • civil (29/11/2014, 07:41) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
      You are only one person with one vote. Please stop talking for the people because majority of the people Do Not Agree with you.
      • @ civil (30/11/2014, 18:35) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        have to disagree with the author, as one one full basket...While the VIP is by no means perfect, when they are in power crime is down, and more people eat!
  • gone with the win (28/11/2014, 16:54) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
    Rajah mehson you speaking good!
  • concerned bvislander (28/11/2014, 16:56) Like (21) Dislike (19) Reply
    Obviously this man is on a mission for destruction. NDP is setting the foundation for a brighter future. However we are all humans which means we make mistakes. It's too bad when mistakes are made by people in power, it is placed on show for the world to see. Come on now, this switching between political parties is damaging our country more than anything else. Give them an opportunity to follow through with their goals for the development of the country. My advise to NDP is to reduce the burden of all of this on the locals (taxpayers), invest more in the youth and practice excellent financial management. Come on Virgin Island people, lets do this together!
    • i want 2 know (29/11/2014, 02:21) Like (7) Dislike (44) Reply
      Why you didn't give the vip a second chance? And now you here wanting to theif fraser ideas,
  • onlooker (28/11/2014, 17:04) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    I guess all of u are VIP supporter.sound vex to me
  • Bvi man (28/11/2014, 17:07) Like (22) Dislike (36) Reply
    In all honesty NDP did nothing for our country in the last 3 years!!! If you telling us to get rid of NDP sure we will and must, as my VIP is much better then dat crooked NDP.
  • bvi girl (29/11/2014, 07:58) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    All these comments made and not one word of substance said. if R.A Smith is calling for one party over another he's got to come better than this. Be specific with facts in support of your claims. What exactly is your point? What exactly do you decry about the NDP? How is the current G'ovt a threat to democracy? tell us some examples. List the untruths you mentioned. And as it regards Mr. Frazer creating jobs talked about above by "wegotyourback". Again, what are the hard facts that Brother Frazer had anything to do with the creation and employment of people in the businesses mentioned. Did he create these businesses? would all these people you talked about have these jobs but for Frazier's input? Or are you and Brother R.A Smith just talking?
  • cnn (29/11/2014, 09:15) Like (11) Dislike (24) Reply
    Just like we did in 2007 we will do again in 2015 out with a broom
  • fish (29/11/2014, 09:58) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    Ndp does not like locals
  • Amen (29/11/2014, 11:55) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Damm the ndp
  • wegotyourback (29/11/2014, 13:39) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    I'll give it one more shot @Ok at explaining what Mr. Frazer wants to do for the Bvi.
    Who owns the Bvi tourism businesses? that's right; expats.
    Who pays to advertise the tourism businesses?. That's right. We do; through the Tourist Board; whose budget is upwards of $15-million annually. Now, one more question: who owns the yachting businesses, the scuba dive operations. Recently an expat was welcomed into the territory bringing 3 sport-fishing boats and wants to add more. Frazer wants to change that; not to take away anything from h expats; but to make sure Virgin Islanders are getting their share, in their country.

    I am not a fan of any particular party. I am for the best possible representation of our country, whoever they happen to be. However, a "Good Idea" is a good idea wherever it comes from. Mr. Frazer's proposal is a damn good idea. Period.
    By the way I have nothing against expats. As an expat, when you go into a country and are welcomed with open arms, and when then look around and see business opportunities staring you in the face, I say, go right ahead).

    We talk a hell of a lot about creating jobs, which means opening our doors to who so ever will; making it as easy as possible to do business by giving away the public's moneys by way of sweet deals, Duty-Free exemptions and other goodies. I say, a lot of the jobs we want to create, are already here; but our people, just as Frazer sees it, need to be prepared. It is the case with our tourism, Financial Services, Real Estate services, Legal services, the marine industries and just about everything else. Let's not let our selfish party bickering hold us back. There is a bold new future awaiting BVI-slanders; but we have to be BOLD and go after it.. Let's di it folks. ''Love conquers all things"
  • bvi voters (29/11/2014, 15:42) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    ugly mvw taking about culture and all we got from him waz from our true culture of decency, manners and values mvw replaced with a culture of disrespect, lies and greed.
  • SB (29/11/2014, 15:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    say 1 say 2 the VIP is a voice of reason and sound prudent leadership? now talk that
  • Acting (29/11/2014, 16:01) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    What potential voter you think will listen to Myron and Mark let alone Deloris and Alvera???? they got to be strangers or was living under a rock. After 3 long years of do nothing! just check how the majority of people are suffering especilly the locals, the evidence is clear.
  • Typical (29/11/2014, 17:25) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    No wonder elections go the way they do in the BVI. 80% of the posts above are totally ignorant,just like the voter who made the post.
    • @ typical (30/11/2014, 18:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So you bright bouys and gals and critics can fuss all you like NDP will go!!!.
      • howso? (03/12/2014, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        All you think that them bruck-up dolly up Long Bay Beef Island, them prayers by the sea in black suits, coffin in boxes at airport, them egg with MPs name on them up Beef Island beach, the jumbies unleashed in them schools to make the people them hands tremble when they go vote, and the men them coming in from Martnique & Guadelope going to work this time? No. Let me tell you how it going, two, and three done gathering and praying, see! So the same prayers going to awail much this elections. All you think them people who dead and loved the BE-WE-I sleeping? Them helping, so all you go siddown with the Jericho-wall builder and 'hedon't listen self."
  • q tips (29/11/2014, 22:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Darkness fell on the BVI after 2011
  • left bvi (29/11/2014, 22:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    if the NDP is return to power I just couldn’t take it anymore...in other words I would be gone....
  • tears (30/11/2014, 14:39) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    What an upset coming in 2015
  • flag (30/11/2014, 18:42) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    for better or worse, for the good of the country NDP MUST GO!!!!
  • under the bus (30/11/2014, 23:36) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Yea yea it look like the ndp not getting back
  • guth (30/11/2014, 23:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go where to jail?
  • mvw (01/12/2014, 10:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Roger where can I get one of thoes shirts?
  • gfdgfdgfd (03/12/2014, 08:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think it is time to give out some bus cutting jobs. I tired getting my jeep scratch up from the damn trees and bushes in the road.
  • Realist (03/12/2014, 22:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ndp VIP still the same results seek god


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