Gov’t snubs D1 Rep @ reopening of WE Police Station
In a statement circulated by Hon Fahie he said, “Despite the disrespect shown to me as the District Representative of not being invited or informed of the handing over ceremony/meeting of the keys for the newly renovated West End Police Station, I am glad that finally the people's voice was heard and that the Police Station is now once again functional.”
Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Wendell M. Gaskin handed over the keys of the refurbished police station to the Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Mr David D. Archer on September 25, 2015.
The West End Police station was previously closed to undergo major repairs to the facility. As part of the extensive structural works, a new roof was installed and renovations were made to the office accommodations and police barracks.
The completed works include the replacement of windows, the installation of a new security and fire system, the renovation and installation of interior finishes, painting to the interior and exterior areas, the removal and installation of an air conditioning system, plumbing and electrical works. The project was carried out to the tune of $318,000.000 and was completed over a nine month period, from January to September 2015.
The West End Police Station is expected to be fully operational by November 1, 2015.
Culture of disrespect
The culture of disrespect is something not only Hon Fahie has had challenges with to the extent of raising it several times at the level of the House of Assembly. The challenge was experienced by current Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, and former Representative for the Second District Mr J. Alvin Christopher.
However, according to Hon Fahie, it is not about politics or any political points to be scored by anyone but this is about ensuring the safety and security of the people of the First District among the rest of the public.
“This is about our law enforcement being given a suitable and safe working environment.
“This is about ensuring at all times that there is a heavier Police presence in the First District which has a large population and is also a heavy tourist oriented area. Repairs to public structures are ongoing tasks. These are not one off initiatives/projects. Over the years the West End Police Station has underwent minor and major repairs numerous times. So at no time was the station neglected in the past as some would want the public to believe,” stated Hon Fahie.
Lobbying to continue
Hon Fahie told Virgin Islands News Online that he anticipates the re-opening of the Capoons Bay Fire Station as it was discussed with the Minister responsible who has given the assurance that it would be dealt with in short order.
He said the problems that were addressed were being lobbied by the people through their District Representative to the current Government on many occasions, both in the House of Assembly and outside of the House, for quite some time before it was finally acknowledged and now addressed. According to Hon fahie, it was through this constant lobbying as a result of the people that was the catalyst in finally getting the Government to address the problem.
He said the records of the House of Assembly would lend credible support to the aforementioned.
“This shows that democracy is alive and well. As a Member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition I do not have at my disposal the funds needed to do such major Capital Projects. Those funds can only come from the Government of the day/Central Government. My job as an Opposition Member and the First District Representative is to lobby to get such needed Capital Projects done.”
Hon Fahie pledged to continue lobbying to get many other Capital Projects in the First District done such as the cleaning of the many ghuts especially in the Carrot Bay area, many needed street lights for the district, the completion of the alternate Cox Road in case the main road gets blocked due to a storm or otherwise, the fixing and repairs of the schools and playgrounds in the district, completion of the Carrot Bay Cultural Village for which the reclamation, small beach area and the fisherman’s dock were always a part of the overall plan, completion of the drainage project at Capoons Bay, the re-opening of the Fire Station, the modernisation and expansion of the Sopher's Hole jetty, the repairs, modernisation and repairs to the Capoons Bay Clinic, repairs to the Towers Dock, among other projects.
Noting hence the reason for his ongoing meetings with Ministers of Government, Hon Fahie said “I will continue to lobby the government to allocate funds with the aim of ensuring these, among other Capital Projects, are done that are needed in the First District.”
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33 Responses to “Gov’t snubs D1 Rep @ reopening of WE Police Station”
Maybe you can't read hence your ignorance.
so shameful that f**** got to be on VINO all day blogging about himself SMH
He thought M*W had changed and tried to reach across aisle and work together. But you can't make a deal with the d*v*l and think you not going to get trick and cheated in the end.
he is clearly not a leader because if he was then as a leader he would be uniting the party not have himself and those close to him trying to destroy Fahie so he can stay C>>>>>>. It is a shame what he has brought the VIP to.