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Gov’t boasts of freedom of information '& when you go you can’t get it'- Cindy Rosan

Talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has slammed the government for what she referred to as saying that information on the government is freely available to the public, yet that information remains inaccessible. Photo: VINO/File
Cindy Rosan was at the time speaking as part of a panel discussion on the June 20, 2023, edition of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM on the topic of a Freedom of Information Act. Photo: Facebook
Cindy Rosan was at the time speaking as part of a panel discussion on the June 20, 2023, edition of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM on the topic of a Freedom of Information Act. Photo: Facebook
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan has slammed the Government of the Virgin Islands for what she described as pretending to be for transparency but not living up to its words.

Ms Rosan was at the time speaking as part of a panel discussion on the June 20, 2023, edition of ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show on Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM on the topic of a Freedom of Information Act.

According to Ms Rosan, accessing information from the government remains a challenge, “It’s supposed to be freely available to you anyway, and they would tell you it’s available and when you go to you can’t get it,” she added.   

Mrs Rosan; however, did not state in that instance what information she was requesting and when was she denied access to said information.

“The Freedom and Information Legislation and whatever is setup to go with that… the office and so, when you go and request information from a government department, they have to give it to you and if you don’t, you can drag the government into courts for not giving us the information,” she added.

Freedom of information legislation a promise 

Freedom of Information legislation was on the agenda of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie's administration since 2021; however, the draft legislation was never brought to the House.

Current Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in 2022 had admitted that the promised legislation is one he intends to act on, even as the government was focusing on implementing COI reforms.

“I believe in freedom of information… having more information accessible to the people is something that the Virgin Islands Party Administration committed to in its manifestos,” he said during an August 2022 press conference.

23 Responses to “Gov’t boasts of freedom of information '& when you go you can’t get it'- Cindy Rosan”

  • Blind Man (25/06/2023, 12:48) Like (26) Dislike (31) Reply
    Cindy this thing about the Government seems to be personal now everything you finding fault about.
  • Factual (25/06/2023, 13:12) Like (32) Dislike (7) Reply
    Although this information is proven to be factual, watch how the bashers is going to bash the fabulous Cindy today.
    • @Factual (25/06/2023, 14:29) Like (17) Dislike (7) Reply
      The bashers can bash all they like. As you stated, the FABULOUS MS. CINDY can hold her own. Girl Cindy, none of them can touch you.
  • mad max (25/06/2023, 13:29) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    Make a specific point - what are you trying to access. Generalisations are not particularly helpful.
  • Rhythm up.. (25/06/2023, 13:43) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ministers only talk, they have no control, its those senior staff that running things..
  • Outsider (25/06/2023, 13:53) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    I pray Tropical Storm Cindy doesn’t have your characteristics or we will face another Irma.
  • Xxx (25/06/2023, 14:39) Like (18) Dislike (18) Reply
    The girl is angry that showanda win tell she takes serval seats
    • @xxx (25/06/2023, 15:35) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
      Angry that Showande won?!. Who would be angry that someone won that has to carry the weight of a territory on their back and is deprived of a good nights sleep.
  • hold on (25/06/2023, 16:48) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    She needs to insist the same for the Governor. Too often you all give him a free pass. Whatever he does should be made accessible to the public, especially what he writes to the UK about the BVI and the responses he receive. He needs to be more transparent and held accountable.
  • She a loudmouth (25/06/2023, 18:00) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
    She had her chance to stand in the election, said she was going to stand in the election, know she would only get 3 votes and was to afraid to actually stand. Her tactic now is to say something meaningless and/or stupid, and use multiple devices to like it and to dislike any criticism. Please sit your ignorant u… f… down and stfu!
    • okay (25/06/2023, 19:09) Like (26) Dislike (5) Reply
      She may be a loudmouth but she is the only one who have the courage to stand up. She is not like you ignorant MUMUS that peep out from your windows and behind vehicles. You all got all this mouth behind closed doors and when time come to speak up, you run off and hide. Leave the woman the heck alone. This place is filled with a bunch of ignorant, complacent people. No wonder the outside is always laughing at us saying we are still stuck in the bushes and can’t find our way out of the bushes.
  • @ BLIND MAN (25/06/2023, 18:30) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    LIJW I SAID BEFORE , IT SEEMS YOU ALSO GOT A HEARING PROBLEM TOO , THE GIRL IS REMINDING THESE HOLY POLITICAL LIARS , WHO IS HOLLERING OUT ( TRANSPARENCY ) TO DO SO , WHY IT SO SO PAINFUL TO YOU / DONT THE PEOPLE DESERVE TO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING FOR THEM AND THEIR COUNTRY ? ? ? DUH ( SOMEBODY LEFT YOUR CAGE OPEN AGAIN
  • asking for a friend (25/06/2023, 19:14) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    SHE WAS RUNNING FOR OFFICE WHAT HAPPENED? SHE COULD NOT TAKE THE LICKS COMING?
    • @asking for a friend (25/06/2023, 20:06) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      That is an easy question to answer, why not ask her when you see her. All you have to do is simply ask her and you will get the answer. I bet you won’t you damn coward.
  • @Factual (25/06/2023, 20:08) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Imagine, you were the first blogger. Your comment was not geared towards the content of the article. Instead you started out to create conflict by suggesting that they would bash Cindy. Your comment should not even been posted by the news media. You are definitely not a contributor to success. HOW SHAMEFUL!
    • @@Factual (25/06/2023, 22:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      It is no lie is it? You all love to start bashing on the woman for everything, You ain’t saying nothing. So what’s up, you made now because I call you and the rest of the hypocrites out? What you mean starting conflict? No, you are the one trying to start the conflict STUPID. GET OVER YOURSELF ALREADY.
    • @@Factual (26/06/2023, 07:16) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      The first blogger was Cindee
    • @Factual (26/06/2023, 07:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      And if I did, so freaking what!! SUE ME for speaking truth. I will be glad to accompany you to the court house to file.
  • lol3 (26/06/2023, 07:42) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    How can a blogger caused conflict from blogging facts. It’s a known fact that every time Ms. Rosan say something she is the one that comes under attack from you zoo animals that open your mouths only when it is feeding time.
  • @ LOL 3 ???? (26/06/2023, 08:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOUR COMMENTS WAS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND GENTLE PUT ~ ????
  • freedom (26/06/2023, 09:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    of information controlled by the BVI government does not exist. This government spreads some information to the public in the form of press releases. Selected persons are allowed selected pieces of information from the BVI government. All other information is secret.


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