New VI calypso ‘No UK rule in this county’ launched

- Co-Creator Melissa M. Potter says song reflects the way people of the VI feel about possible UK rule

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A group of Virgin Islanders from the VI Communal Association has compiled a calypso song that has slammed any form or possible attempt by the UK to impose direct rule in the territory at the conclusion of the VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI). Photo: Internet Source

Speaking on the Thursday, November 30, 2021, edition of the 'Honestly Speaking' show with host Claude O. Skelton-Cline, song co-creator Melissa M. Potter said the inspiration for the music came as a result of the social situation in the VI created as a result of the presence of the inquiry. Photo: Facebook

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - A group of Virgin Islanders from the Virgin Islands Communal Association has compiled a calypso song that has slammed any form or possible attempt by the United Kingdom (UK) to impose direct rule in the territory at the conclusion of the UK-backed Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the VI.

Speaking on the Tuesday, November 30, 2021, edition of the 'Honestly Speaking' show with host Claude O. Skelton-Cline, song co-creator Melissa M. Potter said the inspiration for the music came as a result of the social situation created as a result of the presence of the inquiry.

CoI created tensions in VI - Ms Potter

"The song was inspired by the issues of the territory that we are facing these days, in terms of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry, along with the uncertainty for some people about our fate," she said.

Potter said the uncertainty has caused some people to think about a possible UK takeover, "which we rebuke in the name of Jesus!."

Ms Potter added that due to the tension that came as a result of the CoI, a group of Virgin Islanders got together in April and presented a document to the Commission, stating their position on the CoI in the VI.

The persons she said included, Dr Carl Dawson, Mr Art Christopher, Dr June M. Samuel, Mr Ishmael E. Brathwaite, Shaina M. Smith-Archer, Mr Elroy A. Turnbull, Mrs Darline Smith-Daly, Mr Wilbert Malone, Mr Dan Martin, and others.

System not perfect but no UK rule - Ms Potter

Ms Potter said that while she and the group believe in good governance, transparency, integrity, and national pride, she said a song on the matter was needed specifically against any form of UK rule.

Ms Potter said that while systems in the VI may be a little broken, specifically some aspects of the public service that falls under the Governor, any take-over by the UK will not be accepted.

"We do not wish to be controlled by the United Kingdom. Why? Because since 1838 our fore-parents worked hard for us to have a better life in this beloved Virign Islands and to enjoy the comforts of today's modern age," she said. '

Listen to the Calypso below:

18 Responses to “New VI calypso ‘No UK rule in this county’ launched”

Outnumbered (01/12/2021, 19:19) Like (63) Dislike (19) Reply
There is an even bigger group who want the UK to take control and clear up the mess
- GTFOH (01/12/2021, 20:30) Like (18) Dislike (30) Reply
  Your ancestors must be rolling in their graves. I hope I’m mistaken and you’re lily white because only an idiot would want to go backwards in life. The irony is the UK themselves understand how important it is to be free of the yokes when they forced Brexit and here you are wanting to be controlled. The UK reading your comment and saying look at this $c0nt.
  - hm (01/12/2021, 23:32) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Nah, the dead know nothing… You don’t belong on this side of the world.. Freedom doesn’t exist.. Still mentally enslaved by money, society etc… If the ancestors could feel they would want to return to their home and not occupy lands that remind them ever so often of the burdens they faced.. You people keep bringing this and that up.. but why is no one trying to really retrace and return home??… The place needs better leaders .. Its through the UK that you can brag off and use the us dollar… don’t forget the London Bankers… You don’t want to play those games…Sorry they have you all so roused up but when you truly educate yourself you will understand and recognize that a pit is what is being dug.
    - GTFOH (02/12/2021, 08:36) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      You’re too stupid to understand what I even said. It’s ok to want accountability. What the first idiot should have said is they want better leadership or accountability not hoping to be controlled by outside forces.
    - @HM (02/12/2021, 11:17) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why no one wants to return home you say... have you any idea why they speak French and English in Africa? Home is long gone.
  - Jones (02/12/2021, 15:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The people voted for Brexit, perhaps there should be a referendum on the Foy government
@outnumbered (01/12/2021, 19:51) Like (26) Dislike (19) Reply
You sure damn right with da one. De place want cleaning up.
HERE THEY COME AGAIN (01/12/2021, 20:18) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
well those canaries can sing as much as rather want ( it nah go wUk ) looks like you still got in the overdrive
few (01/12/2021, 20:21) Like (31) Dislike (8) Reply
your group is few and far between and only on that show, the rest of the county wants the pants pulled up and brought into line, then and only then can independence be done because as it is we are a joke!
Make a song (01/12/2021, 20:33) Like (7) Dislike (10) Reply
Name the next one "No Mandatory Poison" in salute to the flow employees and everyone else in that boat unless your ready to take boosters every 3 months
Native Senior Citizen of the BVU (01/12/2021, 21:02) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
Base on many uneven, negative conducts of of past administration's, and the current one, that has resist transparency into our finance probing by the CoI, I am not able, in fairness, to see how we will be able to lift this country out of the mess without UK direct leadership Calypso song will not give is justice, neither will political trickery. It's time to move away from local political subpression. A good time to start is 2022 Enough is enough. Too much is far too much
- @Native Senior Citizen (02/12/2021, 11:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
  If you can’t see then you must be blind. By your comments you have no self confidence why don’t you be the change your unable to see.
  
  Oh right because you can’t see the way thus you are unable to lead ANYONE.
asura (02/12/2021, 08:01) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
independence is a MUST
- @ asura (02/12/2021, 13:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
  try go sit down if things the way they are now my goodness independence; just as cheap we all go back into slavery because if someone looking over the shoulder yet such gross misconduct under independence every man will be a law unto themselves.......we need leadership that will continue looking out from all of us and not some of us
Sam (02/12/2021, 08:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
singing and talking and attacking each other does nothing: be honest with yourself by simply sitting with some cane rum: reflecting on how long the talking being on-going: talk show after talk show yet our leaders including the political leadership was demanded to humble themselves before the united kingdom representatives(play the tape

talk is cheap
action speak louder than words!!!!
aftermath (02/12/2021, 15:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
The result to this public music composition,will result in any of those who are for the UK takeover,voicing their opinion and, I dare say the majority is in favor based on conversations heard and unheard.
This Calypso serves to bring attention to the embarrasing and precarious position we now find ourselves with the public revelations brought on by the COI.
No need to keep the embarrassment alive with a song composed by those who have more to benefit if the VI continues as is.
This group should have done the singing prior.
NO SAH (02/12/2021, 18:30) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
Long time i aint see a woman hard and dry like Melissa Potter
BVI Patriot (05/12/2021, 10:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Only House Negros would like The BVI to take over the Admin of the Virgin Islands.

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