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New Premier has picked up ‘very bad habits’ from Ex-Premier Fahie- Damian Percival

- Accused Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley of engaging in ‘tit for tat’ with Governor Rankin
Tola Radio VI 100.5 morning radio host Damian Percival has accused the current Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of picking up bad habits from Ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: Facebook/Tola Radio VI
Speaking on the Monday, October 24, 2022, edition of the ‘Da morning braff’ radio show Percival said the Premier has now ventured down the path of getting involved in ‘tit for tat’ with the Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG. Photo: Yahoo New/Internet Source
Speaking on the Monday, October 24, 2022, edition of the ‘Da morning braff’ radio show Percival said the Premier has now ventured down the path of getting involved in ‘tit for tat’ with the Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin CMG. Photo: Yahoo New/Internet Source
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM radio show host Mr Damian Percival has accused Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of picking up bad habits from his predecessor, ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1).

Speaking on the Monday, October 24, 2022, edition of the ‘Da morning braff’ radio show, Percival said the premier has now ventured down the path of getting involved in ‘tit for tats’ with the Governor of the Virgin Islands, John J. Rankin, CMG.

“I realised our new premier has picked up some very bad habits from the former premier. The last press conference he called suddenly was in retaliation to the Governor’s press conference,” Percival claimed.

In a recent press conference, Governor Rankin indicated the Unity Government had missed some deadlines from the CoI reforms to which the Premier responded that the Governor's side had missed deadlines too.

Percival added that Premier Wheatley's response was 'tit for tat' he learned from his predecessor. 

Leaders failing VI - Percival 

Meanwhile, the radio show host, in a lengthy rant, said the leaders of the VI continue to fail the people of the territory and said they are so fixated on carrying out CoI reforms that other areas of the country are suffering.

Touching on one contentious issue, which is the non-working ambulances in the VI, Percival asked what maintenance works are being undertaken on the emergency vehicles. “We are so focused on this CoI recommendations; the rest of the country is falling apart,” he said. 

Percival also accused leaders of carrying out their own agenda, which could mean neglecting their duties in public office.

“I would like to see the amount of money that was spent to host that event over the weekend [Friendship Day Celebration], and I am willing to bet you it could have bought an ambulance,” he said.

37 Responses to “New Premier has picked up ‘very bad habits’ from Ex-Premier Fahie- Damian Percival”

  • Hold the horses a sec (26/10/2022, 12:35) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    He is not the only one that has realized this, what’s the big deal? OHHH, I GOT IT, SOMEONES LITTLE FRAGILE TOUCHY FEELINGS IS OR GOT HURT.
    • @hold horses (26/10/2022, 18:44) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      And you? You are not good enough to realize and speak up. Cowardly maybe? Fragile touchy feelings??? You sound very scared and impotent, by the way you must involve everyone by writing this stupid infantile rant because of your own pain. Feeble infirm. It’s people like you, stressed out, running on ultra high emotions and unleashing them on someone who speaks truth and seem to hide behind that rhetoric. We’ve all been watching this high school level circus over and over. Nothing ever written with integrity just raw emotion, bullying and aggressiveness. All of that tells a story. Touchy aren’t you. World is watching, you can bank on that. I pray this wasn’t penned by a government official. KEEP ON TOLA MAN. We love your truth.
      • @@hold horses (26/10/2022, 22:42) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
        The raw truth sting you didn’t it. You sound like all the above mentioned in your comment you are referring to yourself. You poor WO WO YOU.
  • lol (26/10/2022, 12:39) Like (76) Dislike (1) Reply
    he ain pick up no habits. its the same people who pulled the strings with ex premier who pullin the same strings now. yall gon learn about those people in the dark suits that u dont see.
  • asura (26/10/2022, 12:44) Like (34) Dislike (10) Reply
    cant wait for the next election I want to vote the slow man out!
  • blind as a bat (26/10/2022, 14:21) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Ayo doa hear tis de people dem in de dark suit dem. De politician dem does get blame for everything en mose time tis odder people dem who doin schopiness.
    • @blind as a bat (26/10/2022, 18:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      What makes me think your a politician writing like an illiterate a VERY person? It’s sick that I would even believe that, but I do. How low do we go. I doubt anyone that illiterate would respond like that. The tactics never end. You can cry to me , but it won’t help your reality.
  • my2cents (26/10/2022, 14:23) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was his statement false?
  • It Bite (26/10/2022, 14:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    “We are so focused on this CoI recommendations; the rest of the country is falling apart,” he said. According to the Governor, Those are PRIORITY! Nothing else really matters, so they MUST be focused on them, or else fail or be delayed and be forced to have our constitution suspended. People need to stop being fooled. Fixing the broken processes that have for years been a trend in public life was and IS a task by itself. Its a WHOLE other show to keep the country relevant and progressing during reform.
  • Mango Man (26/10/2022, 14:47) Like (8) Dislike (31) Reply
    Look what radio come to!

    • @Mango msn (26/10/2022, 15:40) Like (43) Dislike (6) Reply
      Don’t play the stupid game about look what radio come to. If it was not for Tola Radio, we would not know or informed about what is going on. Damian had a right to his opinion and he didn’t say anything that the majority don’t already know. When the headline came out I laugh because I know they were going after Damian. Pleaseee, Damian can handle himself. Love him or hate him, he is a well spoken intelligent man and you can’t take that away from him. Knowledge is power.
      • Local (26/10/2022, 18:22) Like (11) Dislike (21) Reply

        What knowledge of power Damien have, I listen to him calling kettle black and ain't a better than fahie, or Wheatley. So he needs to stop throwing stones leave that for the Rasta . Damien needs be keep quiet on certain topics.

        • @local (27/10/2022, 06:52) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
          I see you are one of the locals that is lacking basic common sense. Aren’t some of you locals tired of showing the outside just how silly some of you are? Just by asking what knowledge of power the man have or he need to keep quiet on certain topics show a level of stupidity and how dumb and ignorant you are. Time to stop this BUSH MAN WAY OF THINKING OR RESORT BACK TO THE BUSH AWAY FROM LOCAL CIVILIZATION.
    • @Mango man (27/10/2022, 07:18) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      What radio has come to? Mannnn go back to the bush already. Stop making yourself look like a dumb lack of basic common sense person. Back to the bush Mannnn.
  • Best way Forward (26/10/2022, 14:47) Like (35) Dislike (22) Reply
    We have tried different govt. We have tried women, men over and over and all we get is failure after failure, .It's time to give Britain a chance, can't get any worst,, Suspension is needed for a short time, Time to try something new, something different,
  • BVI Jeopardy (26/10/2022, 14:52) Like (43) Dislike (13) Reply
    A while ago someone stole some phones while employed with the only truly local cellphone service provider. What happened to that case and who was the culprit.
    • @BVI Jeapordy (26/10/2022, 16:32) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Why can't you stick to the topic? Try not to let all that bitterness and ignorance make you trip and fall. Change your blog name to BVI Jealousy cause like you burning with jealousy. Fiya fe yuh!
    • @BVI Jeopardy (26/10/2022, 17:50) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
      THAT WAS SWEAPT UNDER THE EXTRA THICK CARPET.
  • Too Sad (26/10/2022, 14:58) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    I agreed.....but he's not much different .....remember how he used to eat off Marlon head anytime Marlon try to reprimand the VIP .......he Sat there and never reprimand Andrew (privately) in all wrong things that he was doing......he wasn't very respectful to the past Governor too .....I always wonder if he has a PHD ....doesn't speak like a very intelligent person.
  • Loose mouth (26/10/2022, 14:59) Like (16) Dislike (5) Reply
    VINO may censor me for my blog but that's ok. I enjoy listening to Tola Radio. It has surely lent a voice to many people who in my opinion would not have been able to voice their many grievances. Initially Damian a person I respect, came over to.me as one of the more level headed persons on the panel but as time went by I started to raise my eyebrow as he started to show disrespect to the many persons he was putting on air over their performances like calling one Official a Do.......Bag or referring to others as idiots or stupid and more. In fact I heard one Pilitician referring to other as "chicken bottom". To be honest I am amazed about some of the references made about people on the radio without any repercussions. To the matter at hand. I think Damian should address the topics that are being hosted without sounding as though he has a personal vendetta against his subject especially against the Premier. I sense his frustration but calling people names and disrespecting their person/ office will not help. ( he is not the only one who does on the show) People from all works of life and from outside the country are listening to this radio show and some are wondering when.....but it is just a matter of time. Let us remember that Free speech has legal protective barriers. Once you cross any of these barriers you are entering a place call legal troubles.
  • q (26/10/2022, 15:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG
    BARRY SAY U WILL HEAR.
    WHAT HAPPEN IN THE DARK MUST COME TO LIGHT.
  • jack (26/10/2022, 16:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    True words
  • Really (26/10/2022, 16:42) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    People wake up. It sounds crazy but we live on the elites world stage. The reason why all presidents and prime minister do the same thing is because they are reading the world stage script written by the elites. Think about it why is Tortola still under develope. Nothing for the kids. No mall everything is to shop away. If the people who live here and care for the people you would see changes. It has no changes no matter what government is in ndp and VIP is all freemason puppets. They all did the devil ritual. They are all gay that how they have the power. I am too smart for all the brainwash political crap. They are all selected not elected. Wait till the digital system go into effect maybe you all will wake up then when everything is stripped from you. Money,land,house etc. Agenda 2030 you will own nothing and be happy
  • ... (26/10/2022, 16:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need an election
    • god is watching (26/10/2022, 19:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @...We need Jesus. None of them good. We should be fed up by now.
  • reality (26/10/2022, 19:57) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply

    People of Talktola. Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! All ah you just talking, talking, talking Bull Sh** on these blogs. One of aryo own !@&$ this Country and all ah we woulda been !@&$. But thank God, another one ah we took the Courage and is trying to save us all and all y'all could do is talk bullsh** everyday.instead of linking and supporting or even coming up with a solution to fix the Sh** we are in now. The Premier is trying, why not support him. Stop criticizing when y'all @$$ can't come up with something that makes sense. I am so fed up of y'all on these Radio and TV Shows. Talk, Talk,Talk, Shut up Man! Sooo much so call Intelligent people in the we we I and all ah them talking and talking and talking Shm.

    • @reality (26/10/2022, 22:56) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      And here is a reality for you, you fed up of these Radio and TV shows you say? Well do something about it or simply go live under a rock somewhere and shut the hell up. LOL, you fed up of these Radio and TV shows LOL. It ain’t about the way you feel BOBO. REMEMBER NOW, LOGIC OVER FEELINGS.
  • Noel (26/10/2022, 23:35) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    This guy was supposed to be jail but somehow he was pardoned
  • No Respect (26/10/2022, 23:40) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    THIS BANDIT DOES DISS THE GUEST THEM ALL THE TIME
  • ? (27/10/2022, 06:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You'll better learn Spanish..cause that's what you need if you going need if you want the attention of these politician.
  • coi (27/10/2022, 07:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is needed next s a COI into the management and operations of the hospital
  • Dancing with the Stars (27/10/2022, 08:23) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    I have read the commentary by Damian Percival about the Hon. Premier following in the footsteps of former premier Hon. Andrew Fahie. I would like to state empathetically that the Premier is doing a fantastic job. Those persons who are criticizing the Premier because he is responding to the governor are like house slaves. We elected the members of the House of Assembly and not the governor to run the affairs of the country. Why the governor is making all the statements in the media. I want to hear from our elected representatives and not the governor. There is a bigger issue ahead of us.
  • i wish (27/10/2022, 10:07) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wish that one day I could read the blogs and find just one comment that is positive, that is encouraging the Government of National Unity to keep trudging on, that is from a pure heart. I am so tired of the comments that are degrading and full of negativity. Is there anyone who believes that we are in a rough spot and we need some to encourage our leaders to do the best they can do so we can progress? Come on man...
  • J (27/10/2022, 18:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ asura to put who in are you out of your mind


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