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Governor admits HMS Medway's return is against will of VI
“I know that people want [the] BVI to be able to take care of its own affairs as much as possible. I understand and fully support this. Therefore, I am working to develop a package of support that will enhance our local capabilities and put in place more permanent surveillance systems to improve security and curb illegal smuggling,” he said.
VI Community & task force were consulted - Governor Jaspert
The Governor was at the time speaking in a Friday, September 25, 2020, statement where he also claimed the decision to snub the Premier came after his office listened to voices of not only in the Joint Task Force but also to those in the VI community.
It remains unclear if and when the Governor or his office had community consultations regarding his decision to have the UK navy ship return.
Further, in withholding full details of the security plan, “What I will say, for now, is that we need to send a clear message to those involved in illegal activities and smuggling across our borders that it will not be tolerated. For every illegal landing on our shore, the risk of COVID-19 re-infecting our community returns.”
He said the return of HMS Medway and the security support from the UK will send a clear message of the UK’s unwavering commitment to the people of the VI and building capability of the Territory for the future.
UK military presence not needed – Premier Fahie
“This support will be fully funded by the UK Government, and contributes to ongoing efforts by our regional and international partners to tackle smuggling in this region,” Governor Jaspert said.
Premier Fahie in August 2020 had declined the offer, while noting that UK military presence was needed in the Territory and that the Virgin Islands can handle its current border security issues.
The heavyhandedness of the Governor comes at a time when the Virgin Islands prepares for Constitutional Review and seeks to have more autonomy.
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32 Responses to “Governor admits HMS Medway's return is against will of VI”
the bvi government trying to play chess with a box of dominoes.
The man is ev*** and rac***t he needs to go before December
Your Excellency you understand a DAM thing it’s willful you’re willful. You just wanted to exercise your powers on us you already have your knees on our throats now you want to chopped our heads off God don’t sleep you think we b***** peoples are stupid we’re A*** Lando Government who signs everything and jump when you say jump
While England is trying to test its strength and giving us support to combat the virus, I do hope that there is no ulterior motives in store. I would strongly appreciate if England could assist us by providing scholarships for our young people in order for them to develop their educational needs.
The worst so called ‘governor’ must go
Undermining & insulting us & our government
Disgraceful Disgusting Rac**t Bi**t
One day a Private Secretary another a Governor!!
The worst one we’ve had
Get OFF OUR NECKS AND LEAVE!!
GO HOME ON THAT NAVY SHIP ASAP!!!!
We should all be happy that some more drug busts will be forthcoming!
Moreover, the VI has a power sharing arrangement between the Governor, the crown rep, and the local government. However, the Governor currently has too much power (Reserve) to easily thwart the will of the people’s duly elected government to change decision(s) he/she does not like or prefer. The last two governors have used this power to thwart the will of the people’s duly elected government, embarrassing the local government. A constitutional change is needed to restructure the process to limit the Governor’s reserve power among other things. The UK who Governor Jaspert is representing is a representative democracy that abides by the will of the majority of people yet Governor Jaspert is in the VI thwarting the will of people’s duly elected government. A simple majority of UK people voted to exit the EU and the will of the majority who voted is being adhered to. If abiding to the will of the people is good for and practice by the UK, it should be the practice in VI.
On another note, border protection not withstanding, this sudden action by Gov AJU Jaspert was intended to distract from the despicable reparation comment, IMO.