‘It is my time now’- Dr Hubert O’Neal
Dr O’Neal was denied at the polls in his four attempts by the first Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon O’Neal who entered the political arena in 1975 and was successful in being elected as the representative of the then Seventh District, of Virgin Gorda. By 1979 there was a shuffling of districts and Virgin Gorda together with Anegada became the Ninth District.
Once elected in 1975, Hon O’Neal never lost an election and was successful in the elections of 1979, 1983, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011.
Leader of the Opposition, Hon O’Neal has since endorsed the VIP’s Ninth District candidate Elton L. Sprauve aka All Out.
With the all-time, never before seen rush for the seat of Ninth District representative candidates under the National Democratic Party Hubert O’Neal seems to have a strong eye on the Virgin Islands Party Candidate for that district Mr Elton Sprauve aka ‘All Out’.
Speaking at an NDP rally at the Road Town Market Square on May 6, 2015, Dr O'Neal said now that Hon O’Neal is out of the way he is going “all out” to ensure he wins the Ninth District.
“When I was up against the ‘big man’ in the Ninth District (Hon Ralph T. O’Neal), I was a lone voice. I was the only one who raised my voice. In this election year, it’s going to be different; it is a level playing field this time.”
Other persons vying for the Ninth District seat are the People’s Empowerment Party’s Faye J. Reese-Charles and Independent candidates Dr Rawle R. Hannibal, Mr Albert O. Wheatley and Mrs Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams.
‘It is my time now’
Dr O’Neal described himself as not being an “ordinary man”. “A lot of you will say, but what kind of man is this? What is he made of? After you get knocked down four times; would you get back up? I know many a man would give it up after the second time. That’s reasonable to think of an ordinary man, but this man before you here tonight is not an ordinary man,” Dr O’Neal said.
Noting that he is the “true hope of proper representation” for the people of the Ninth District, Dr O’Neal said, “It is my time now; it is my time.”
Dr O'Neal ran unsuccessfully for the Ninth District seat in 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011.
Meanwhile, the territory is positioning themselves to hear Mr Sprauve make his first face-to-face presentation, laying out his strategies and plans that would take the Ninth District and, by large, the territory forward.
That session takes place tonight, May 11, 2015 on the sister island of Virgin Gorda and is expected to see a mammoth turnout of possible voters, supporters, and those who are keen to hear what are Mr Sprauve’s plans and strategies.
Sprauve’s public meeting is scheduled to take place at 7:30pm at the lot adjacent to the Catholic Community Centre.
A special ferry has been organised for persons wishing to attend the event from Tortola. The ferry will depart the Road Town Jetty at 6:30pm and return immediately after the event.
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26 Responses to “‘It is my time now’- Dr Hubert O’Neal”
Really?????? Think again!!!
Your father was good to Virgin Gorda. He died carrying out his duties. But his position was not left in a will for you. Your brother tried it twice and gave it up. It is not a dynasty. You are not your father. We loved him; you are not him. You are another person. Save yourself the pain and give it up.
His father, Robinson O'Neal, better known as Robbie, was a great man and was the Representative of the 9th District during the early 1970s and H L Stoutt was Chief Minister. A story about Robbie goes like this: he owned a barge named the "Caridad".
On day he decided that the government's Backhoe, (the only one owned at the time), and had to be sheared between all of the districts was needed on Virgin Gorda. Since he owned his own transportation, (his barge), he called up Mr. Stoutt to advised him that the backhoe was needed right away. Stout told him that he would have to wait since the backhoe was on JVD. Robbie then told him that he better have it at the dock in Road Town by the time his barge gets there. Stoutt did exactly as he was asked. The rest is history. Now that's was representation.
Bertie squandered a golden opportunity...and it is said that: Somethings just don't com back. One of those is Opportunity.
Sorry Bertie. Perhaps you'd want to become an Activist instead. Much can be done outside of government.
Bye Bertie