Lorna G. Smith condemns 'gunshots' heard during NDP’s political rally
In a heated speech, the former first lady said the sounds of the gunshots are not something she is used to, having lived in the VI for most of her life and it is something that must change.
“I am a Fourth District person, but I don’t think any of us are deaf. We all heard those gunshots, didn't we? and we saw the police racing. Is this what the BVI has come to?” she asked.
Mrs Smith questioned whether the people of the VI were going to put up with more gunshots for another four years and beyond.
"This is not the country I know' - Lorna G. Smith
Mrs Smith sought to somehow connect the gunshots with the current Government, adding that an NDP Government will bring change in that area.
“This is not the country I know, that I have lived in all my life, except for my first seven years. We have to change this country, we have to take it back,” she said.
Meanwhile, it remains unclear the circumstances related to the gunshots heard during the political rally in Road Town.
Virgin Islands News Online reached out to a police source for information and was told while there were reports of gunshots, there was no location or injuries reported.
Our News Centre will bring more information as it becomes available.
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45 Responses to “Lorna G. Smith condemns 'gunshots' heard during NDP’s political rally”
With our country in its present state we definitely need people who will be direct and no nonsense about important matters. People who will not be intimidated by the long standing politicians. No, I haven’t spoken to Mrs. Smith about this and no one asked me to respond to this article. I am concerned about our country and we need to be moving forward to better days and years ahead. I am concerned about our youngsters who deserve a future here and not a future riddled with crime where they fear for their lives. It is time to clean up. We need forward thinkers like Mrs. Smith, Sandy, Shaina, Mather…
that they are ENTITLED , ( what kind of message is sending to the tourists ? ) welcome to the wild wild west , what is the country coming to ????
If someone have the true interest for the territory and somehow you just hearing from them now; because it is voting time something wrong
Where most of them the past 3 years: these are modern times they can use social media to express the concerns they are chatting, chatting about
this is one of the most interesting elections I will be witnessing over the many years
By Tafari Zharr
So you’re getting your Election and then people what’s the plan for the premier and the officers? WTH
I mean the COI and OIC recommendations still remain in force! The Monarch’s advisers, The Privy Council has taken a stance and together the appointed governor is also obligated.FWIW
You Cast Your Fears - against each other!
You sleep with one eye open for your brother and turn a blind eye to a stranger. I can’t with society chasers! LMAO
Sorry you’ve gotten your chance to hold a postponed election and begin to feel Faukner’s Fire - a ride that lasted 73 and 1/2 years come Election Day. Progress. Yes!
But is this Election different than the rest? Is it symbolic for something more intrinsic that we are about to lose because of what, we represent - an island with well-to-do-black men showing off and living it up the likes of which some subjects of Great Britain could never have imagined, not (about our sons of the soil) who we didn’t hold accountable? SMHO
We must absolutely cast our cares and stop caressing our egos. This is not basketball but if it were you let a player came out of nowhere and slam dunked on the brothers - imagine - in the Bubble - during the pandemic.ICYMI
Allegedly, Liz Truss shot her shot in UK politics and forced an offensive foul soon after putting direct rule on the table. It’s almost as if she threw a rock , broke a window, and ran. IMHO.
Meanwhile, allegedly, Ms Truss made her way across the pond thereafter trading her UK political ambitions for American prospects. YOLO
OTOH. What’s ironic was all this was happening as a locked up abroad, Brittney Griner griner42.com a real life WNBA player’s fate was up in the air with no resolve for the American black woman to get home. Her fears involved punishment.
Vincent Wheatley- seems to Feel Faulkner’s Fire! That’s the measuring tape for who you ought to re-hire in Virgin Gorda. But if he is unable to secure the win May I suggest someone who has that burn- qualities that can challenge the status quo: A person who has a partnership with people, is Accountability, shows Balance in mastering results with humility, does not back down from the tasks and dares to show Courage, as he strives to Deliver promptly on promises. Vincent is committed to advancing all the people of the virgin island demonstrates positive with the possible in the way of what Endurance- looks like- - that already puts Ideas into perspective for at least one strong premier candidate - by now any elected official should be willing and able to step into that position which by the way - it’s a job - No more feather in caps - the time for hosting an office was the last election!
This Election is serious business and not a runway for “being in tings” no room for blind Loyalty. I feel a struggle between our treasured islands and the shaming of “tax havens; but any realization of taxation would have to be imposed by representation - currently possible only under direct rule or hostile takeover. IIANM.
But wait, VI Your Armageddon might very well be tied -not to your ballot box but - to your breadbox.
Finally, Will you elect one party! Or, pick the ABCD and mix it up. For those who have been inquiring, I am here now, but am a bit rusty with my predictive tools. JK
Early Vote for some April 20, general Election Day is April 24,2023.
ICYMI- In case you missed it - stay tuned to my commentaries in this local paper all Election season.
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You could fool some people but you can't fool all.
So many people are 6 feet in our territory because of gun violence yet you kept your mouth shut. May be just maybe if you had speak out at the time maybe just maybe some one might have listened and change their mind set. Please don't make us feel like fools. I know you are a brilliant woman and I have much respect for you but it's a pity it took the sound and a vote to bring this issue to the forefront.
No love lost my wonderful friend but we are vigilant and wise people in this territory. for it is even more critical than it has ever been. Let us all condemn wrong and elevate our thinking
Look up Peter Penfold and Lorna
Look up new role of wife of premier smith
See how power make her behave
I don't know her personally but I am going with her experience.