First 100 days of the NDP
Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith (left) sworn in as the Territory's leader by Governor McCleary on Nov. 9, 2011. Photo: Andre 'Shadow' Dawson.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, February 15, 2012 marks the first 100 days of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Government and during the period of the party being elected on November 7, 2011 to date – all eyes have been watching closely with some political pundits were expecting miracles while others were predicting failures.
Two days after the election, November 9, 2011, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith and his Ministers were sworn into office to get the ball rolling. Dr. Kedrick Pickering was named Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour; Ronnie Skelton, Minister for Health and Social Development, Mark Vanterpool, Minister for Communications and Works and Myron Walwyn, Minister for Education and Culture.
Against this backdrop, Virgin Islands News Online took to the streets and asked members of the public what were their views on Government’s performance so far. Here is what they had to say!
C. Dawson: I believe we should never be swayed by what happens the first 100 days for any Government because they try their best to make people believe they are for the people. When residents become comfortable, the Government becomes complacent and just do their own thing. So ask me that question in another three and a half years and then I can give you a proper answer.
Kip Nisbet: That’s an interesting question. I think they are doing well to an extent but they could have done more within the 100 days but since that did not happen I guess I will have to see what the next 100 days bring.
Sabrina Hemraj: So far this Government is living up to the promises they made during the campaign trail. I think it was smart of them to tackle the most difficult ones first like trying lower the cost of living which is a phenomenal task, and lower the freight which it seems was not as complicated as it was said to be. The whole labour issue is very interesting and that could lead to some problems down the road but at least they are not waiting until the last year to deal with that. Hmmm I guess they have really learnt their lesson from the last time and are reaching out to the people.
L. Smith: I am impressed that they are trying to lower the Customs tax, and as a taxi driver I see that they fixed a couple of roads like the one in Cane Garden Bay. Also while they are saying we are broke I am still seeing them trying to fix the parking lot by the hospital. I was very happy to hear that the sewerage in Road Town is gonna be fixed soon.
John. S: I have not really been keeping up with the politics…I keep hearing they are doing a darn good job but then again the people who are saying that are NDP supporters.
J. Vanterpool: The NDP’s first 100 days is just a fluke because most of the projects that they are getting praises for are continuation of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). If many of us remove the blinders, they will see.
A. Creque: NDP all the way. I must congratulate Dr. Smith and his team for returning stronger than ever. He has a vibrant team and I must say I am pleased with how they are tackling unemployment for the youths and the labour issues. Kudos to them for the first 100 days and I believe it will only get better.
The elected members of the 2nd House of Assembly (HOA) prior to taking the Oath of Allegiance on December 8, 2011. Photo: VINO
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mark cant complete the parking lot up to yet and civil servants being victimised
piggy-backing on vip projects in order to look good
The parking lot didn’t finish because the workers said they are not doing anymore work until they are paid for work that they did under VIP administration!!!
NDP is not stuck with a bill of 27million owed to contractors and workers prick!!!!
And VIP had to clear that 46 million deficit. Speak all if you going speak anything
the people have regretted putting in dey NDP!!!!
The PEOPLE!!!!! Speak for yourself!! You mean critic, oooooo, release and about 10 other people. I’m not even going to mention you all who are the same person blogging under different names to make up the numbers against NDP….lol
What happen, can’t get your palms greased under the table anymore??????????????? LOL
tis too early..ask me in two years then I will tell ayo if dem in or out!
VINO, please interview “critic”……….lol
i am told the man wiife hate vino so no interveiw coming anytime soon!!!!! lol
YEAP IN THE 100 DAYS ALL DEM DO IS GIVE DEM FRIENDS, FAMILY AND LOOSERS WE TAX DOLLARS…96 TO CLINE, 90 TO KEVIN, 150 TO SMITH AND 84 TO SMITH..AND SEND SOME OVER SEAS VIA TB…OPPS AND VITMIZE CIVIL SERVANTS & PEOPLE WH VOTED FOR VIP
100 days just spent over 100 thosuand dollars dats what they did.
well i have no problem with them criticism is not my nature ….i just look and see what gonna happen just concentrate who is responsible for all this
replica handbags
nice way of advertising kool bags…I am sure that were Alvera got hers from that licks Omar
ha ha they spend the 100 days blaming the VIP for everything and on a witch hunt to get Fraser and Fahie
NDP all the way they are in office for life…NOT!!!!!
The sad ting bout it is, that the NDP cannot, can never represent dey interest of locals in tis country…one from Anguilla, two from Antigua and let’s not talk bout the wives, St. Vincent, Jamaica, Nevis…sorry for you locals ayo goin suck salt for deeds four years.
Me went to dey meeting Kendick had in East End and me waz wondering if it waz ah meeting for dey island people and Europeans dem so I had to walk out!.
THIS IS DEEP!!
a 100 days of night mare for civil servants…