‘Don’t be deceived by fancy talkers’ – Hon Vanterpool
He was speaking at the official opening ceremony for the expanded cruise pier which saw the first megaship docked, the Norwegian Breakaway, which arrived with over 4,000 passengers and which henceforth will be back in the VI on a regular basis.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this cruise pier development is beyond a shadow of a doubt the hallmark of a government that is determined to lift the standard of living for the people of the Virgin Islands now and for generations to come. So I say that the delivery of this project in the circumstances that we have gone through and in the hurdles that we have been through remind me of the famous Jamaican reggae lyrics, and I quote, “Action speaks louder than words…don’t be deceived by all those fancy talkers…”
The Minister then went on to list some of the other achievements of the government as selling points for their stewardship.
“Ladies and gentleman, this Government set out on a mission to build a better British Virgin Islands. I am pleased that I have been able to journey to this stage with my team to deliver a brand new, spanking hospital. That deserves a clap ladies and gentlemen,” he said.
“I am proud to stand before you and say that I am pleased to be journeying with my team to break ground for a brand new medical facility in Virgin Gorda. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to say that have been happy, comfortable and most gracious to travel with my team lead by Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith to deliver a state of the art technical school that has been talked about for many years,” he said.
Honourable Vanterpool said he was pleased that he is part of the team that will craft a clear environmental policy for the Virgin Islands, that will review the minimum wage and that will create a process for a new airport in the territory. “I want to say that deserves a round of applause,” he said.
The right person
The Minister said too he is proud to be part of a government that continues to ensure that increase oversight in tourism, including cruise tourism under the directorship of the Premier, “who is without a doubt the right person to navigate the way through difficult times of the financial services sector.”
“Permit me to say that it is very important for us as Virgin Islanders to understand that we are at a critical stage in the development of the Virgin Islands and at this critical stage we need leadership that can handle the tenacity, the negotiations, the right spirit and the right approach to taking these Virgin Islands through these hard times,” he said.
“We have the right leader at the helm and I feel good about it. The right leader at the right time for these British Virgin Islands,” he said.
With his voice rising, he said that it is “your government at work” when they are upgrading power supply at the BVI Electricity Corporation and piloting legislation for the use of renewable energy, upgrading the water distribution networks and rehabilitating of the roads. “That deserves a clap ladies and gentlemen,” he said.
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32 Responses to “‘Don’t be deceived by fancy talkers’ – Hon Vanterpool”
Like it or not the NDP had a plan to move the BVI forward and they are fulfilling those plans. Voting them out would be utter insanity. One term look at all that they have accomplished. If you cant see it, simply means you don't want to see it
Who is the cookie monster, and how is Hon. Mark Vanterpool worst that who ever that is? Please explain the fancy talk, because I'm a little slow but i can actually see the things that he was talking about for myself...... Not just talk or promises but actual things i can put my hands on.
you sound bitter..When the VIP has some major accomplishments, is able to push this Territory forward in the main sources of income (that being Tourism and Financial Services... just in case you were unaware - they are our source of bread and water and should be treated as such! They are very important to the sustainability of this Territory..but I digress)..only then, perhaps you should comment on anyone's true colors! #chilebye
Man finally getting the place on track and here comes ratchet elohssa like you with your tihsllub criticizing instead of offering solutions? You stay and wait for any government to put something in place for you to work and live to your fullest potential. dyam idiat
Crying shame, obviously neither do the members of the NDP or the general public have Alzheimer's disease.
The worst thing is that you are playing us for fools. Well, you could very well be right. On or before July 30, when the next election comes around, we shall see what we see.
Man Mark, you are a joke Road Town is a mess. Main Street, the oldest section of Tortola, should be cherished and treated as a historical site. As the District Representative and Minister of Works, we expect that you will make the town; especially Main Street a priority. I think it might be because most people living in the district are not from here; don’t have a BH paper!
People can't even take a walk on Main Street without wondering if a car is going to hit them or if they are going to put their feet in the wrong spot. The least you can do is to fix up Main Street, stop people from parking there, put in a nice wide sidewalk so people-l and tourists- can enjoy. Disabled or older people will be able to get around more.
I wonder why you are trying to make a show in other districts when your own district needs attention. While you are extolling your accomplishments I want to know why you are not widening the roads. You think that the pier (and the NDP is not solely responsible for that) by itself is going to make a difference? Good planning will dictate that you see to the infrastructure and not just for show before you bring all the tourists in. I don't see that the Taxi Industry is going to benefit much if the roads are too narrow.
And, what about public transportation? The majority live in the hills, so what is going to happen when you got older folks? Talking about older people, those of us who were in the study want to know how come the NDP did not tell us about what the researcher found. Don't say the researcher did not finish. We know better! How long ago did she give your government the report?