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'Governor is above the law; ignores discrimination!' - Edmund G. Maduro

Controversial talk show host Edmund G. Maduro has slammed Governor John S. Duncan OBE for comments he made regarding Maduro’s interpretation of the Constitution and insists that the Governor is complicit in alleged discrimination against locals in the territory. Photo: VINO/Provided
Mr Maduro said that the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group sent a letter accompanying their petition against the National Health Insurance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. But instead of allowing the letter to go to Her Majesty the Governor insisted that it goes through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Photo: VINO/File
Mr Maduro said that the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group sent a letter accompanying their petition against the National Health Insurance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. But instead of allowing the letter to go to Her Majesty the Governor insisted that it goes through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial talk show host Edmund G. Maduro has slammed Governor John S. Duncan OBE for comments he made regarding Maduro’s interpretation of the Constitution and insists that the Governor is complicit in alleged discrimination against locals in the territory.

"Already we are being discriminated against simply because of the colour of our skin in spite of the fact that our Constitution prohibits this kind of behaviour, the Governor allows it to take place yet he is telling you that I am talking nonsense," said Maduro on his EGM Show last evening Thursday March 17, 2016 on ZROD 103.7 FM.

"He is above the law because he is supposed to stop this ugly behaviour and he is not stopping it. Everyone in the Government knows that our boat captains are being discriminated against because of the colour of their skin...the Governor is fully aware of this, the Labour Department is fully aware of this, the Minister for Labour is fully aware of this and surely the Premier must also know the facts," he said.

Maduro said the Governor cannot deny this "because under the Constitution he has full executive powers to run the territory and enforce all rules and laws laid down in the Constitution and other laws."

The Governor in an interview with this news site last week said Maduro's interpretation of the Constitution is not accurate and that he was not above the law as Governor. He said too that he thought bloggers are more accurate than some of the talk show commentators.

Did Governor manipulate NHI petition?

Mr Maduro said that the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group sent a letter accompanying their petition against the National Health Insurance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. But instead of allowing the letter to go to Her Majesty the Governor insisted that it goes through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

"If the people of this territory write something to Her Majesty the Queen should it not go there?" he asked.

Maduro is also insisting that the press is out to destroy him by referring to him as 'controversial'. He said that it is the Governor who ought to be referred to as controversial for refusing to carry out the tenets of the Constitution and the will of the people.

13 Responses to “'Governor is above the law; ignores discrimination!' - Edmund G. Maduro”

  • just asking... (18/03/2016, 09:35) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    is duncan a racist?
  • Sad To Say (18/03/2016, 09:40) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    but edmund lost all his credibility in the BVI...He is seen as a poppy show that's why nobody is taking him on.
  • EDDY (18/03/2016, 10:06) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Poor Eddy, they caught him on Candid Camera drinking bear and swearing like a sailor. Wine is a mocker, buddy. Keep hammering the Governor, Edmund. One they they will realize that we are not comfortable with them at the helm of our ship. We prefer to sink with our people than to let those Edomites enslave us again. Kill the Rabbit, Edmund.
  • wize up (18/03/2016, 10:41) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    you must give edmund an A for effort: keeps making these white folks think that the VI people are incapable of managing their own destiny .....
  • Building Courage (18/03/2016, 12:14) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    In my opinion, this governor has been docile and “ineffective” and should be petitioned as well to vacate the office of governorship of the Virgin Islands. He seems to be so engulfed with the felicities of Paradise (an experienced he possibly never expected nor had in his own homeland) that he too has forgotten why he was appointed here in the first place. One can just observe the circle he frequently prefers to mingle with on the island. He needs to look down sometimes, engage and gauge the temperature of the average citizen in the community to recognize what is really stirring on the grounds. Transparency, Accountability, and Inclusion need to be Achieve at All Levels in the Virgin Islands for long term sustainable growth and prosperity. And that is, "Without Exceptions!"
  • Online Now (18/03/2016, 13:52) Like (10) Dislike (9) Reply
    The Governor will never win with the majority of the population.
    If he's white - he's racist.
    If he's black - he's not from here.
    If he's from here - he's for this side/that side.
    If he gets involved in local issues - that's not his role, we want independence.
    If he opts for minimal involvement - he's on holiday.
    etc. etc.
  • cnn (18/03/2016, 14:19) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This governor is bad news
  • new direction (19/03/2016, 19:49) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    @Online Now- It’s not about winning; its about doing the right things whether popular or unpopular, favourable or unfavorable. We are not as unaware and as ignorant as in the days of old. We want our voices heard, loud and clear. We are not falling for anything put to us by politicians anymore. We want transparency, accountability, and inclusion. The backroom deals for self-interests and special interests are over. We want just what we voted for- A Government in the Sunshine. Point Blank!!!
    • new direction (19/03/2016, 21:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      And if this appointed governor is not part our solution, he is part of our problem. They all function as part of the whole.
  • Methinks (20/03/2016, 15:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm betting Maduro has a long straw and he sneaks around at night and and raids everyones septic tanks....because he sure is full of sh......
  • very concern (20/03/2016, 23:54) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need common sense to prevail and not vindictiveness.
  • Queen EB 11 (21/03/2016, 22:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    For the BVI to move forward corruption at all levels and in every quarters must be tackled and wiped out.
    There can be no exception...
    For everyone involved they can either shape up or ship out...


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