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Hon De Castro blasts Hon Walywn over untruths on Belle Vue Gym

Hon Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Ministry for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has called out Opposition Member Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for trying to mislead the House of Assembly (HoA) and the listening public with a question posed to her regarding reconstruction of the Belle Vue Gym. Photo: YouTube
The Belle Vue Gym was destroyed following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Photo: VINO/File
The Belle Vue Gym was destroyed following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Photo: VINO/File
Hon. Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Ministry for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports invited Opposition Member Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (R6) to join her in advocating for the reconstruction of the Belle Vue Gym on October 18, 2024, during a sitting of the House of Assembly. Photo: YouTube
Hon. Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Ministry for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports invited Opposition Member Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (R6) to join her in advocating for the reconstruction of the Belle Vue Gym on October 18, 2024, during a sitting of the House of Assembly. Photo: YouTube
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Sharie B. De Castro (AL), Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has called out Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for trying to mislead the House of Assembly (HoA) and the listening public with a question posed to her.

During the Twentieth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly on Friday, October 18, 2024, Hon. Walwyn asked Hon De Castro whether funds will be made available for the reconstruction of the Belle Vue Gym from the 100 million dollars loan secured by the government.

The gym he said was a place for the entire District Six community to hold various functions.

“The Minister for Education who is an At Large Member is aware of this issue and was questioned on that matter where she indicated that her ministry had no plans to rebuild the gym,” he said as part of his question.

HoA records show no such statement made- De Castro

In response to Hon Walwyn, Hon De Castro informed him and the House that “the records of this Honourable House do not support the statement by the member for the Sixth District suggesting that I as minister indicated there were no plans to rebuild the Belle Vue Gym”.

Instead, she continued that she has consistently encouraged her HoA colleagues to advocate for funding in support of project and programs that affect their constituencies.

“I have repeatedly emphasised the importance of making representations to support the ministry’s efforts to secure the necessary funds whether through the annual budget process or through a schedule of additional provisions... in support of project and programs that affect their constituencies. I have repeatedly emphasised the importance of making representations to support the ministry’s efforts to secure the necessary funds whether through the annual budget process or through a schedule of additional provisions,” Hon De Castro added.

The Education Minister invited Hon Walwyn to join her in this fight, to be an active participant in advocating for the reconstruction of the Belle Vue Gym as it is through collaboration and joint efforts that the vision can be turned into a reality.

24 Responses to “Hon De Castro blasts Hon Walywn over untruths on Belle Vue Gym ”

  • facts (19/10/2024, 13:33) Like (20) Dislike (15) Reply
    At least decastro stood up to the school yard bully
  • Cindy (19/10/2024, 13:38) Like (16) Dislike (19) Reply
    The bell view gym got destroyed in 2017 and Myron was the minister of it then he did zero three years before we got rid of him in 2019, now playing hero he needs to take many seats
  • Well Well (19/10/2024, 13:40) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    If she been advocating and getting nowhere, let us see the fight she willing to fight when that no confidence motion hits the floor. Prove it. How many things has she accomplished at all under that government? Far from 3 + 3 + 1, that much I could tell yuh.
    • @ Well Well (19/10/2024, 14:12) Like (12) Dislike (18) Reply
      None of you has Decastro record of accomplishment she is indeed the best education minister ever even Ms P had to admit that fact
  • Lb (19/10/2024, 13:46) Like (30) Dislike (12) Reply
    She has repeatedly just blown hot air and fluff. Nothing of substance.
  • Just saying (19/10/2024, 14:14) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
    Sheri has turned out to be one of the most solid vip ministers
  • HMMM (19/10/2024, 15:51) Like (20) Dislike (13) Reply
    Walwyn did more for education
    She did nothing
    • @ hmmm (20/10/2024, 10:24) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
      Myron did one thing for education built a 2 million high school wall that the police have him arrested and charged for..go talk that
  • I Agree with Deh Watchman (19/10/2024, 16:22) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    As a Myron supporter, she held her ground on this one and I agree with her. The district reps need to lobby harder for what they want to see done in their districts during the budget process. Don’t just leave it to the Ministers.
  • @WELL WELL (19/10/2024, 20:41) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    NONE OF US ? •¿• WHAT YEAR DID SHE ATTENDED THE OLYMPICS ? °¿° AND WHY IS SHE KEPPING IT A SECRET ❓️???? & @
    JUST SAYING - YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT EXCEPT FOR TRAVELLING SHE HAS BEEN STAGNANT , SO LONG THAT SHE BECAME SOLID
  • Recall them (19/10/2024, 22:28) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Those 4 atlarge ministers are a waste of time
  • 6DVOTER (19/10/2024, 23:11) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    Myron was the worst education minister let look at his record 1. Run the school out of toilet paper children had to walk school with toilet paper teacher buy chalk copy paper 2. After the hurricane take in clearance thomas old run down moldy warehouse dusty hot oven in stead of fixing THE L SHAPE SCHOOL 3.RUNDOWN school bully teacher who don’t kiss his black ring what school he clean out 11m from the insurance after the hurricane 2017,2018 and 2019 none what he and his government’s do after the hurricane not a thing
  • Concern Belle Vue Residents (20/10/2024, 02:05) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    The Gym does not need to good back their it creates hazard in cases of emergency with parking and traffic flow in and out of the area.
    It is also creates noise problem's at nights with the late nights games and parties with loud music.
    These are just a few of the problems that were there in the past.
    • belle vue (20/10/2024, 21:48) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      There are a lot of things needed in the Belle Vue area but a rebuilt gym is not one of them. It created nothing but problems as you say.
  • HIDING COMMENTS AGAIN (20/10/2024, 06:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT WON'T NEGATE THE FACTS •¿• / YOU OF ALL PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT / BUT YOU ARE AT WAR WITH YOURSELF - SEEK SPIRITUAL HEALING ???? A LITTLE CONFESSION WILL BE GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL ( IF YOU HAVEN'T SOLD IT TO THE DEVIL
  • @Just Saying (20/10/2024, 06:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Certainly more solid
  • @6D VOTER (20/10/2024, 07:14) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    SHOULDN'T THAT BE ( 3D VOTER ) WE KNOW ITS YOU BY THE WAY YOU WRITE AND THE VENOM IN YOUR WRITING AGAINST THOSE WHO YOU CANNOT CONTROL OR INFLUENCE / WHEN IT AIN'T RACISM / ITS
    ENVY AND JEALOUSY WITH A PASSION OF DOWN RIGHT HATRED , BOI BECAREFUL YOU DON'T IMPLODE ( THROW ALL THAT ANGER IN THE GABBAGE ) AND SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND / NOT THE RODEO GOD
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (20/10/2024, 10:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS SAYING )> UNCLE WALY) THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU , JUST ADMIT , ITS WAY ABOVE YOUR HEAD no offence ) ( THE *little*LADY ) YEAH I HEAR YA MAKING NIZE , NUT YOUN AINT SAYING NUTTIN YET - BLAME IRMA , IT WAS SHE WHO FLEX OFF ON BEL-VIEW GYM , NOT ME , SO HOLLER OUT AT OUR NEW COACH , HE CONTROLLING ALL THE " DUNNIE " $$$$ NOT US , WE JUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
  • @ @ HMMM (20/10/2024, 13:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    H4Y BLONDIE YOU GOT THE FIGURES WRONG - ITS 4 MILLIONS • U & THE DREW SET HE UP WITH SOME CROOKS ) TO HALF - DO THE WALL , ADO NOW YOU GOT A LOT OF SH*T TO YAP YAP YAP AND CREATE DRAME , KEEP SINGING
  • LOL (20/10/2024, 15:04) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    kick the bully in the nuts
  • round rock (20/10/2024, 20:33) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    I must commend Hon. Decastro for her outstanding work that she has been doing in the ministry of Education. Undoubtedly, Nyron cannot be compared with her because her record shows that she has performed better. Myron is playing a bully and wants to intimidate people. I will not support the opposition in their march to oust the government. Myron has made enough money by providing meals to the House of Assembly from his restaurant at the Moorings and as such he is coming to challenge the government. What a selfish Antiguan trying to oust Natalio Wheatley.
  • ................................. (20/10/2024, 20:58) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Decastro is Myron match he better not play around with her as she will tell him about himself
    • Fed Up (21/10/2024, 13:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      The former representative for district 6 switched party claiming she could not get anything accomplished. Did she lobby you for funds to get the gym fixed being a member of your party? Myron is always advocating for district 6. The public purse is with your party. Donyour own assessments, you are the minister. This is your second term


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