VI Emancipation: Hon Fahie implores residents to avoid pitfalls of ‘modern slavery’
This, according to Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Opposition Leader, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in his ‘Festival Message,’ to residents of the Territory—currently observing the nation’s annual Emancipation Celebrations.
The Opposition Leader in his 2018 Message said, “the true meaning of Festival for us is a time when we celebrate our Emancipation from the slavery of bondage,” and reminded that, “…although we have grown comfortable into believing otherwise, the reality is that there exists a minimum of five basic types of slavery in the world today, namely; debt bondage; sexual slavery, forced labour, chattel slavery and mental slavery.”
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He noted however, “…it is with great pleasure that I greet my people and residents of the Virgin Islands (VI)…Greetings are also extended to all visitors and returning guests who have joined us as we celebrate Festival 2018 in the VI.”
He reminded “…lest we forget, it was last year, 2017, that Festival celebrations were met with torrential rains and followed by hurricanes Irma and Maria…Thanks to the resilience of our people, the local, regional and international donors and volunteers and especially the hard-working team of the BVI Electricity Corporation, whom I firmly believe need an extra honorarium for their hard work—thanks to all of them, we are finally beginning to see the light.”
According to the Opposition Leader, “…we have travelled far, but we must agree that for most of us there is still a distance to travel.”
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At Missing. "He noted however, “…it is with great pleasure that I greet my people and residents of the Virgin Islands (VI).
What the hell part of that statement you do not comprehend? Enough of the Expat bs just about now. If you do not like the Virgin Islands, you have options.