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Who will secure Gov’t buildings during election transition?

-Residents, politicians and civil servants raised concerns; Would documents be shredded?
Some have alleged that if the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) loses the elections, key government documents would be shredded, however, the basis of these allegations are unclear. Photo: Internet Source/File
While there is a possibility of a coalition government forming where any leader could emerge, questions have also been raised about the security arrangements of the new Premier before he is sworn in, whether it is the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) or Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: File/Facebook
While there is a possibility of a coalition government forming where any leader could emerge, questions have also been raised about the security arrangements of the new Premier before he is sworn in, whether it is the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) or Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: File/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some residents, politicians and civil servants have raised security concerns as to what will happen to government buildings and documents, after the polls close on February 25, 2019, in the Virgin Islands (VI).

Some have alleged that if the National Democratic Party (NDP 1) loses the elections, key government documents would be shredded, however, the basis of these allegations are unclear.

While there is a possibility of a coalition government forming where any leader could emerge, questions have also been raised about the security arrangements of the new Premier before he is sworn in, whether it is the controversial Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) or Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

Unanswered Questions

Police brass did not respond today Sunday, February 24, 2019, to our news centre inquiry on the security of government offices—where Ministers sit—after the polls are closed on Monday, February 25, 2019.

In addition, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr., could not be reached as of publication time.

In the past, there were allegations that after the Administration Complex in Road Town was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017, documents were ordered shredded by a Minister of government.

Nasty 2019 Election

The Election of February 25, 2019, will also bring to an end the bitter campaign where Chairman of the NDP, Hon Walwyn has been accused of being divisive by putting locals against residents from the Caribbean, locals against locals and picking a fight with neighbours in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

Mr Walwyn has called for a clean campaign but continue to attack his main opponents’ Hon Fahie, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) and Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), the latter who broke away from the NDP 1 to form his own political group, the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIMP) aka ‘NDP2.’

While Mr Walwyn is born in the Virgin Islands (VI) he has said a few years ago, there is nothing that can be done to protect Virgin Islanders. 

7 Responses to “Who will secure Gov’t buildings during election transition?”

  • F (24/02/2019, 13:10) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well sah
  • voter (24/02/2019, 16:22) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Stop sounding so desperate.
  • wize up (24/02/2019, 18:39) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    this sounds like first time we having an election in the British Virgin Islands: send the riot squad to secure the complex
  • Xxx (24/02/2019, 20:29) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Police on it
    • Mix up government . (25/02/2019, 09:13) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Fahie will be the next Premier in this mix up government. They won't join with Myron .Mitch will win. Who ever offer him a ministry. Pickering will win too much candidates in the 7 advantage Pickering... He will need a Ministry maybe deputy .. Sad! Very Sad. Nothing won't change!
  • Political Observer (PO) (25/02/2019, 03:18) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unlike in some other countries where there is a delay in a new government taking over, change of government is relstively immediate in the VI and other parliamentary democracies. Nonetheless, until the new government is sworn in by the Governor, the outgoing government carries out routine operations. In essence, there should not be a gap in governing. Secondly, it is or should be a law to not deliberately and maliciously destroy official government documents and there should be severe penaltiy(s) for violating this law. Thirdly, there is or should be a law governing the destruction of official government documents, ie, certain types of documents should be retained for a specified minimum number of years.
  • 3 blind mice (25/02/2019, 09:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I predict VIP 6 Seats NDP 4 seats. 3 wild cards who will decide ...


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