Who will it be: Ronnie or Myron?
A recent poll conducted in the Virgin Islands (VI), by the Barbados based, Caribbean Development Research (CDR)—owned by Peter W. Wickham—showed Dr Smith, was still the preferred leader of the Territory.
With him out the race however, a ‘dog-fight’ has emerged between two Cabinet Ministers—Health and Social Development boss, Honourable, Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (AL), the Minister for Education and Culture.
Who will it be?
Political observers and NDP Delegates have told our news room the revised Delegates List, is now stacked in favour of one of the two candidates.
Our news room cannot as yet, independently confirm the accuracy of the revised ‘List’ just obtained by our news site.
It should be noted however, Candidates can also be nominated from the floor, at the June 23, 2018, NDP Convention.
Supporters of Hon Skelton, say he is a stable force and can keep the party factions together—the Clines-Pickering-Turnbull, Penn-Crabbs to name a few.
They claim too, mismanagement of government funds will not be allowed under Hon Skelton who will be the Minister of Finance, if his party emerges, as the winner.
His critics contend, while he has stature and is a stable hand, he however, “is not down to earth and does not go to the rum shops”.
Skelton vs Walwyn
As for Hon Walwyn, they said, he has the support of the young people along with the Caribbean brothers and sisters eligible to vote.
They contend, Mr Walwyn, is the type of politician who can be seen “at the rum shop buying rounds” and “lives on the streets… he has never stop campaigning since 2010.”
Should he win however, the party will split and some elected members will not run again, they claim.
Thus far, both sides claim they have the numbers to win, however, from all indications, Hon Walwyn, still appears to be the front runner, but the race has tightened.
Whoever emerges as the winner could also serve as Premier, should the NDP win the next General Elections but what is clear, they will face a revitalised Virgin Islands Party (VIP), under the Leadership of Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
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56 Responses to “Who will it be: Ronnie or Myron? ”
Which of our great leaders of the past were frequent patrons of rum shops? These are serious times, people. We need to get real.
Walwyn, “They contend, Mr Walwyn, is the type of politician who can be seen “at the rum shop buying rounds” and “lives on the streets… he has never stop campaigning since 2010.” Campaigning all the time is smart politics. But hope that buy rounds in the rum shops is not to buy votes . Electorate are more mature than this. If the electorate wants more (respect), they must demand more; they should not let themselves be insulted this way. Then again perhaps they are taking the politicians money and vote their conscience.
Not to be disrespectful towards Hon. Myron Walwyn but I see an enlarged ego which needs to be fed with power. I might be wrong and excuse me if I am. My understanding is that Hon. Walwyn micromanages his staff which is an indicator that he doesn’t have confidence in them. A leader should be able to delegate and allow his staff to function at their full capacity.
Which of these two can raise their hands to this? This politically arena has become a folly of fun but we ought to remember we in serious times and need serious representation for us, for our country, for our children ... #wakeupBVI#
Ronnie, Ronnie, Ronnie all the way!!!
I simply need my leader to be approachable. Tell me the truth no matter how bad it is. Has the RESPECT ON HIS NAME for his actions and deeds. THAT IS WHO SHOULD LEAD THE PARTY.
Seems like some of ayo geh selective AMNESIA or Irma and Maria fling some 2x4 and hit ayo in the heaD!! Ain’t saying da other bald head ain’t geh he flaws too; but don’t forget ronnie failures either dread...