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New VI Gov't forms! Lorna G. Smith now in VIP's corner!

- remains an NDP Member but joins VIP majority to form new gov't
Sources have told our news centre that Lorna G. Smith, OBE has agreed to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to give it a 7-seat majority to form a new government. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) have told our news centre a deal has been struck for the formation of the new Government of the Virgin Islands.

Sources told our news centre that Lorna G. Smith, OBE has agreed to join the Virgin Islands Party to give it a 7-seat majority to form a new government.

Mrs Smith; however, is not an official member of the VIP and reports are she will remain a Member of the National Democratic Party (NDP)

Issues of portfolios are still being worked out but Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is expected to be the Premier and Mrs Smith the Deputy Premier.

More details will be provided as the information unfolds.

Lorna in the VIP's corner!

Mrs Smith, the wife of former Premier Dr D. Orlando Smith, OBE, had announced her candidacy for the 2023 general elections as an Independent but later joined the NDP, saying she needed a team.

The NDP ended with 3 seats and the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) had a similar amount, following general elections on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Progressives United (PU) Julian Fraser retained his Third District seat but it seems efforts to get him as the tiebreaker by the PVIM and NDP have failed.

Hon Fraser endorsed PVIM during the campaign trail.

The VIP will now take the Government with Lorna in its corner as Deputy Premier.

193 Responses to “New VI Gov't forms! Lorna G. Smith now in VIP's corner!”

  • smh (25/04/2023, 12:54) Like (181) Dislike (85) Reply
    A SLAP IN THE VOTERS FACE
    • @SMH (25/04/2023, 13:10) Like (27) Dislike (76) Reply
      Thank Yah I ain't vote for another Andrew Fahie puppet.
      He got he finger in everybody rectum!
      • @ SMH (25/04/2023, 14:25) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
        And it feels good....
      • LOL... (25/04/2023, 14:28) Like (10) Dislike (16) Reply
        With just one election this woman surprised her stupid voters, Walwin and all the others who tried for years to get to that position in government! Enjoy your caviare and wine! LOL... When you care about others more than your own people this is your faith BVI! IDIOTS! LOL....
    • Yes (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (114) Dislike (12) Reply
      Isn't it better she is the DP and sits in the Cabinet to have first-hand knowledge of what is happening within team VIP than sit on the opposition? FRASER slapped voters in their faces with his greed and power-hungry move not to want to form a coalition government as a ministry holder.
      • @yes (25/04/2023, 13:36) Like (24) Dislike (28) Reply
        Yes, Keep making excuses for this woman and her betrayal of party and country. You people never learn. It was never about being in our corner.
      • @yes (25/04/2023, 13:50) Like (14) Dislike (18) Reply
        Sooo you are saying that she's a spy in the VIP camp? VIP you are on your own with that spy. Don't come looking votes next election. Infact, we need a byelection!
        • Well Sah (25/04/2023, 15:02) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
          You will have a bi-election when the new district sixer get thrown in the callaboose.
      • Rubber Duck (25/04/2023, 15:37) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        Its a coalition government. Six of them and one of her.

        And I know who my money would be on as the winner.
    • @SMH (25/04/2023, 13:17) Like (76) Dislike (13) Reply
      It's Country over self. Its not about party it's working together
      • please (25/04/2023, 13:52) Like (19) Dislike (8) Reply
        @SMH Can we revisit the real world now! Lorna is for Lorna.
      • Comment (25/04/2023, 14:35) Like (10) Dislike (15) Reply
        The country is unstable. I see riots and political unrest. The road to independence is near!
        • Jaigon (25/04/2023, 15:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

          @ shut yo r@%^, see what? What are you really trying to imply.

        • The road to independence! (25/04/2023, 17:08) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
          What does Tortola have to export?
          Tourism cannot hold us down forever? COVID?
          What if the US Dollar is taken away?
          Independence with the greedy Politicians we have now? We are in deep sh!+ If we go independent!
          There are more questions that answers!
          Agriculture in the BVI is dead and the Government killed it! Not just on Government but all of them. Selfish greedy people who are afraid to tell their fellow politician that they are wrong this is not good for the people...but they have energy to sign that Greedy Bill! Hmmmm let all of this soak in wharfage raised from 1 to 2%. I can tell you tax going kill us now. Politicians done feel they above the law.
    • Don’t trust Lorna (25/04/2023, 13:20) Like (53) Dislike (12) Reply
      She was independent but realised that she would not get elected so she joined the NDP to garner the support of NDP voters. As soon as she was voted in by the NDP voters, she jumped ship to the VIP (who she had trash talked throughout the election) because they can promise her Deputy Premier. I hope that meaningless office E is all she is getting and that she doesn’t get a Ministry. If she does get a Ministry, then let it be Labour and Immigration since she made big promises that she could sort that out overnight.
      • another (25/04/2023, 13:36) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
        Lorna aka 'Oliver Pope' move! The Scandal seasons continues in the BVI!
      • @dont trust Lorna (25/04/2023, 13:44) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
        In other words she’s just another “politician”
        • Lorn in our corner (25/04/2023, 17:44) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          Welcome Mrs Lorna.It's perhaps a good thing for the electortes to see first hand how politicians make Decisions. Apparently hon Shereen came to dislike Vip first and later her running mate, Vincent, Wheatley Had she stayed with the party she would have beenl heading to Government house right now to be sworn in as Hon Atlarge Shereen Flax Charles. Wiith a family with 3 brothers, 2 sisters, dad and husband sfather she was privileged to an abundance of and Guidance in arriving at the answer of " should I follow my own mind or should I pray and ask for guidance".She apparently followed her own thoughts. Sometimes it works. Meanwhile Lorna apparently sought the advice of several voices. First was about running indilendent, later voice suggested At large. Third .was about joining a Team.. (If you can't beat them join them). That's exactly what she did. On the contrary hon Shereen dopted the "Win loose or draw" philosophy. What has it cost her. It seems like it cost her everything. At least For while. Her decision seems very much like a lesson in political Science on Decision Making. Finally the decision on teaming up with the Vip
          Hopefully she will mitain her passion and being in her own words "a voice for the Voiceless" at least for another 4 years
      • NoOooooo. (25/04/2023, 14:07) Like (15) Dislike (13) Reply
        Not labour and immigration. Then she will give all her rich white status or let them come in like flies. Stay woke people. Who is the true Lorna Smith? Who is she really representing?
      • Help. (25/04/2023, 16:41) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        Labour you crazy. You want here flooded with Chinese?
    • Hmmmmm (25/04/2023, 13:21) Like (58) Dislike (16) Reply
      I want my vote back
    • Checkmate (25/04/2023, 13:52) Like (28) Dislike (16) Reply
      Can you imagine Lorna sitting in a government with Mrln, Myrn, Mtch and Frsr? Besides, if one or two of them wind up in the "pan" for some reason, the government won't collapse and cause UK to take over.

      That was a genius move on Lorna's part. Now she in a position to help us out of this mess that the guy in Miami created, allegedly.

      • @checkmate (25/04/2023, 14:41) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
        She would be in her true element with Mrln, Myrn, Mtc. The UK already has the government! Wake UP People! Putting people like her in those positions is a help to UK's control over us.
    • @ SMH (25/04/2023, 14:06) Like (12) Dislike (14) Reply
      I had my suspicions all along, but for the betterment of the country I give her my vote. However, I should have known? The way she presented herself on stage, Signs were showing, she posted her At Large Banner by herself.
      She is only there to carry on her family legacy. She is very disrespectful to the voters.
      • @ @SMH (25/04/2023, 14:51) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        Soooo True! The elite look out for the elite and themselves above all. I saw through her a long time ago. I would never give someone like that a vote.
    • Rich White Friend (25/04/2023, 14:12) Like (19) Dislike (14) Reply
      Thanks Lorna - we know you will look after us. We don’t trust those wholly BVI politicians.
    • To smh (25/04/2023, 14:24) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
      You are looking at this matter incorrectly. You cannot blame Lorna as the others in PVIM & NDP & PU was not getting along to form the government out of greed. They are the ones who lied to us saying they would have worked together in a coalition government. She put country above self.
    • Where Mark??? (25/04/2023, 14:53) Like (7) Dislike (17) Reply
      Mark!!! Please go get your sister! Bring her home Mark! The country in a crisis. This not a good move. Nor is it an intelligent one.
    • Yeah Boy! (25/04/2023, 15:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Tek dah in ahyuh asteroid!
  • Bugger (25/04/2023, 12:54) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Musa
  • good (25/04/2023, 12:55) Like (40) Dislike (30) Reply
    Come through Lorna.
    • @good (25/04/2023, 13:41) Like (11) Dislike (10) Reply
      Come through? She has already fell through! No standards, morals or loyalty.
  • Bad Decision (25/04/2023, 12:55) Like (129) Dislike (34) Reply
    Sad Day in the Virgin Islands
    • @ Bad (25/04/2023, 13:08) Like (25) Dislike (14) Reply
      Extremely Sad Day Indeed! They will continue to lose their supporters.
    • It was necessary (25/04/2023, 13:17) Like (72) Dislike (13) Reply
      Someone had to cross to keep Fraser out and to form the Gov't. She is still NDP, it is now a coalition Govt.
      • @It was necessary (25/04/2023, 13:41) Like (17) Dislike (19) Reply
        You'll stay off of Fraser! At least he has integrity and he loves his country. Lorna is for Lorna period!
      • @It was necessary (25/04/2023, 13:42) Like (20) Dislike (8) Reply
        She still NDP? She fooled you once and is fooling you again. She was never NDP. She just used them.
    • sad day (25/04/2023, 14:30) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      The sad day was when the vipm and the ndp fail to join forces and so split the votes and loose 4th and 9th district. They would have ended up with 8 seats. Keep hanging on to the lady from VG and the guy from Road Town.
  • Real Talk (25/04/2023, 12:55) Like (55) Dislike (44) Reply
    Great news iindeed
  • Silent Majority (25/04/2023, 12:55) Like (148) Dislike (47) Reply
    She has stabbed everyone who voted for her in the back.
    • How so? (25/04/2023, 13:04) Like (22) Dislike (5) Reply
      She started as an Independent Candidate! why are you surprised?
    • and (25/04/2023, 13:12) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      ...all who did not but voted for the VIP!
    • ?? (25/04/2023, 13:14) Like (164) Dislike (35) Reply
      Mrs. Smith has not stabbed her voters in the back. This is for love of country and a true stateswoman. HL Stoutt groomed her well. It shows that she is a diplomat and knows what are at stake. We have much bigger fish to fry and at the international level. Remember her own country of Anguilla is also in the same boat as BVI as an OT and she gets a chance to perform with the BVI team. All eyes of the OTs and Caricom brothers and sisters are on BVI as we tread the way to fix BVI problems and prepare for greater sovereignty.
      • Precious (25/04/2023, 13:23) Like (62) Dislike (13) Reply
        Agreed! That is my sentiment, Lorna is a diplomat
        • @precious (25/04/2023, 14:02) Like (22) Dislike (12) Reply
          She's an Elite Opportunist!!
        • @precious (25/04/2023, 17:17) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
          Screaming at people is NOT diplomatic. Lorna is all about Lorna. Lorna in HER corner. The voters will remember.
      • agreed (25/04/2023, 13:29) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
        Very well said.
      • Adamos (25/04/2023, 13:56) Like (25) Dislike (5) Reply
        Correctly so. Great lady Smith. (You've exemplify (commitment to country first.) You stated you're not a career politician, this is proof of your word. You're about to do what's best for our country. Thank you.
        • Cowboy Country... (25/04/2023, 14:10) Like (3) Dislike (29) Reply
          with no Rules. What country? How can you make someone deputy premier over a country where they were not born?
          • check it out (25/04/2023, 14:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
            You know tat the LT Governor of the USVI was born ST. Kitts??
            • @check it out (25/04/2023, 15:43) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
              So what? If a war breaks out in the BVI tomorrow she has a place to run home too.
      • @ ?? (25/04/2023, 13:57) Like (57) Dislike (14) Reply
        Only the idiots will not see the bigger picture. She did the right thing.. Heck she got my vote come next election!
    • Cloe (28/04/2023, 15:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I hope they don’t vote her next time!
  • WOW (25/04/2023, 12:57) Like (48) Dislike (17) Reply
    Things don't happen to you but for you.

    Make us proud
    • Comment (25/04/2023, 13:10) Like (37) Dislike (24) Reply
      Make who proud her rich white friends? Totally disrespectful to voters!
  • Sue (25/04/2023, 12:58) Like (77) Dislike (16) Reply
    No way I want back our vote
  • Disappointed! (25/04/2023, 12:58) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    SAAAAAD
  • Voter6 (25/04/2023, 12:58) Like (81) Dislike (16) Reply
    GOOD NEWS FOR THE BVI. MAY THEY LEAD WITH GOD AND THE PEOPLE IN MIND.
  • Sigh (25/04/2023, 13:00) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    More of the same.
  • hmm (25/04/2023, 13:00) Like (31) Dislike (5) Reply
    Lorna switched corners..
    • Lilly (25/04/2023, 13:17) Like (10) Dislike (9) Reply
      She did not really switch. She is still in Lorna in your corner. This cements the slogan even more.
  • hmm (25/04/2023, 13:01) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Lorna switched corners.
  • Blind Man (25/04/2023, 13:02) Like (42) Dislike (10) Reply
    Great move Lorna can bring a lot to the VIP it's about country not self . My suggestion to Natiolo Wheatley focus on your district this time around do what you said in your pledge and you will be a champion within the community. VIP job well done despite all that has happened and to Lorna Smith you are a true Patriot country first well done.
    • @Blind Man (25/04/2023, 15:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      So you want Sowande to focus on his district so Lorna can focus on his premiership seat? LOL.... My suggestion to you is to stop trying to insult the man's intelligence and 'limited' wisdom.
  • GOD IS IN CONTROL (25/04/2023, 13:04) Like (26) Dislike (9) Reply
    Thank you Lorna! This is extremely good news.
  • My God is Great OOOOO (25/04/2023, 13:04) Like (29) Dislike (9) Reply
    Oh Wow!!! To God be the glory!!!!! Country can now move ON

    Big Congratulations to VIP, with our D7 Hon Mr. Wheatley at the helm. Thank God, Mrs Smith answered the call to cross over in the interest of the Country. Woman of integrity. A woman indeed!!!

    Rejoice oh people rejoice!! Let us match to zion, motorcade this evening?? Need for big celebration from East to West. Dist 1 to 9. let us celebrate, the Lord is sooo great!! Halleluia!!
  • Sonia (25/04/2023, 13:05) Like (20) Dislike (20) Reply
    I feel like I wasted my vote
    • waste (25/04/2023, 15:52) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      You wasted much more before.
    • @Sonia (25/04/2023, 15:56) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      I feel the same about voting for the VIP. They better take her back to camp NDP before more chaos comes upon us.
  • green (25/04/2023, 13:06) Like (24) Dislike (6) Reply
    This should be a good team
    Congrats to the Vip
    When limes are sent to you
    You made juice and enjoyed.

    Make us proud and do the right things Fot the country going forward.
  • Big change! (25/04/2023, 13:06) Like (11) Dislike (20) Reply
    We need Lorna has our first female Premier!
    • @Big Change (25/04/2023, 19:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Whatever she give you to smoke, you should bottle that up and sell it to brain altering scientists. It’s worth millions!
  • Law Abiding citizen (25/04/2023, 13:06) Like (59) Dislike (22) Reply
    I cannot express my disappointment enough. VIP crippled the BVI.
    • Barry Say You bc will hear. (02/05/2023, 01:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Law Abiding Citizen, You wouldn't have long to get rid of your disappointment. I'm talking first about American Airline commencement of USA - Bvi Direct flights in the next 2 weeks. Greater
      results our Cruise business resulting from greater involvement and assistance from the cruise line Association. Better performance by our twin economic pillar, Financial Services beginning shortly. Money makes the mare run
  • pat (25/04/2023, 13:08) Like (44) Dislike (46) Reply
    She did it for the country thank you Lorna
    • @pat (25/04/2023, 13:31) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply
      She did it for herself! That's why she could never get a vote from me.
  • .... (25/04/2023, 13:10) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    lol I kno she had da skipping rope from time she show up in them track shoes election day
  • Well Done! (25/04/2023, 13:10) Like (45) Dislike (58) Reply
    For the people and country
    . Lorna you did the right thing. Let Ronnie , Marlon and Walwyn fight. If you did not vote or can not vote. Isl*** people need to stay out of BVI politics. We don’t infers or give two sh*** when your islands are having election. So stay out of ours. She did the right thing. Better than having to GOV choose our premier. Lorna we thank you for looking at the bigger picture and not the immediate one. You have my support .
    • More of thd Same (25/04/2023, 13:52) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
      Did you know Lorna and Mark Vanterpool is island people, who was born in Anguilla? But you here talking about people, hush you clappers.
      • @more of the same (25/04/2023, 14:52) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
        Learn to read you dumb bell.. the person said if you CANNOT VOTE!!! Lorna and vanterpool both can vote. Learn to read and comprehend before commenting. Make yourself look like the bell you are.
    • @Well Done (25/04/2023, 14:43) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      You had my support until you got to the "Isl*** people" part. A lot of votes from those same island people helped to put the VIP in the position to negotiate to form the government!!!
      • @@ well done (25/04/2023, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Perhaps that person is talking about the ones that love to air their mouths talking pure rubbish. Which happens a lot. Don’t take thing so literal maybe?
  • Nice decision. (25/04/2023, 13:10) Like (55) Dislike (17) Reply
    I think Lorna did the right thing. PVIM and NDP , they all about power and who should be the next Premier . Those 2 parties was together before and break away because they couldn't work together on decisions. So why you all think they will be able to work together now? Frazer is in a party by himself and demanding the highest position because he wants to be the head. He's putting himself over country. I don't why 3rd district people vote for him in the 1st place. Is best they have give OJ his votes.
    • jack (25/04/2023, 13:22) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      You are indeed a VIP. The article confirms that Lorna remains an NDP, so it's about power for her too. We now have another unity government. That war money came through.
    • power (25/04/2023, 13:41) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
      The spin has started - we know Lorna is all about power!!! It's not about the country! Never was
    • Jack-B-Quik (25/04/2023, 16:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Nice decision. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! My sentiments exactly!!!!!
  • resident (25/04/2023, 13:11) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    wow just wow
  • SavouryPrime (25/04/2023, 13:11) Like (31) Dislike (8) Reply
    An almost octogenarian flip flopped - not surprised here. She never really was part of the NDP and you could see it in her. Her sunset years are fast approaching and this has re-ignited her thirst in her quest for power absolute! Very disappointed in her but hey; her bro did the same so are now convinced they are both grasshoppers!!!!
    • Maths (25/04/2023, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      The woman is 70. That would be "just Septugenarian" rather than "almost Octogenarian"....
  • voter (25/04/2023, 13:11) Like (45) Dislike (11) Reply
    I dont understand why people are upset. It is NOT a slap to the voter's face. Nowhere did this article state that Mrs Smith joined the VIP Party. She's still NDP that joined the VIP to form the government. Someone had to switch to form the government. It is done. Time to move the country forward! I see Mrs. Smith thinking and putting the country first! Kudos to you, and I hope you are the guiding light to bring this country out of the slums and to greatness.
    • right (25/04/2023, 13:44) Like (26) Dislike (4) Reply
      She could have helped to form the Government from right where she was. It is all about power for. She knew she couldn’t get it as a first timer behind the giants of NDP and PVIM and PU, so she took the easy road in her personal best interests. Nothing about this had to do with the BVI best interests.

      People voted for her because they wanted a change. By her actions the people end up getting more of the same for another 4 years. She has totally slapped the voters in their face.

      Last year under Sowande he was kept in check by the Unity Government, now he will have full reign with his own party and HC behind the scenes pulling strings! Lorna has violated the trust of the BVI!
  • Buddha (25/04/2023, 13:14) Like (15) Dislike (11) Reply
    Need to join as well
  • Lucy (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (16) Dislike (5) Reply
    Why are we surprised? She is just where she wants to be. She was campaigning for herself in case people did not notice. So we have another Unity Government because she remains an NDP.
  • Well Wtf (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    talk about cliff hanger buddy
  • anguilla (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Ayo take that trusting her!
  • Disgrace (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (62) Dislike (69) Reply
    Lorna Smith is a disgrace, and she should be ashame of herself. A real trator, citizens of the Virgin Islands trusted her and a way to repay them is to jump ship.
    • @Disgrace (25/04/2023, 14:23) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      You cannot blame Lorna as the others in PVIM & NDP & PU was not getting along to form the government out of greed. They are the ones who lied to us saying they would have worked together in a coalition government.
  • Pick her up (25/04/2023, 13:15) Like (51) Dislike (2) Reply
    Somebody pick up sin-d off the floor, please ????????????
  • Teacher (25/04/2023, 13:16) Like (19) Dislike (18) Reply
    THANK YOU LORNA. WE APPRECIATE YOU. SHARIE FOR EDUCATION!!!!!!!!
  • Pick her up (25/04/2023, 13:16) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    Pick up miss C off the floor please a double whammy sa
  • Rubber Duck (25/04/2023, 13:17) Like (12) Dislike (9) Reply
    At least she can keep an eye on them for us.
    • tallgirl (25/04/2023, 15:20) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why vote people in if you need to keep an eye on them or baby sit them? We cried and shouted for change and then when we got a opportunity to make said change we voted the same people in. We need to learn to live with our actions, only then we will learn to vote for change.
      • Rubber Duck (25/04/2023, 15:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Not enough people stood against them and NDP and Skeltons Lot divided the opposition vote.

        VIP have twominority members and a leader who got 400 votes.
  • strupz (25/04/2023, 13:18) Like (31) Dislike (30) Reply
    I vex I vote for she.
  • ausar (25/04/2023, 13:18) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    It's all about sticking with family, eh ?

    After all the noise that was levied against the VIP, by the NDP, "blood is thicker than water", mehson!

    Finally, the paternal grandmother of the Premier, and the mother of the former Premier's children, grandchildren, and their spouses, has finally decided to "shake hands and get down about business"!!

    What ah ting!
  • Members of Her Own Party (25/04/2023, 13:18) Like (30) Dislike (13) Reply
    There were members within her own party who were trying to undermine her even before she
    Was elected. VIP just need to work on getting Stacy Mather over now and they set.
    • power hungry (25/04/2023, 14:41) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
      Wherever Mitch,Julian and Myron are there'll be problems.
      • ???? (25/04/2023, 18:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I can assure you that Myron didn't have anything to do with this decision. Got to be Mitch who stymied the negotiations even before the ballots were cast.
        Can't blame her. But let's see how long it last.
  • Citizen (25/04/2023, 13:19) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    Shame shame
  • annonymous (25/04/2023, 13:24) Like (52) Dislike (16) Reply
    Thank Lorna for your betrayal. Look at what happened to who did the same after the last election. Try again next election see what will happen to you. Take win as you think you have taken us the voters for fools. But just remember we are patient enough to wait until next 4 yrs.

    As for Fraser, belly full but hungry.
    • Lucy (25/04/2023, 13:33) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      I doubt she will run in the next elections, so do not save any punishment for her. Let's just get along and move to the next phase.
  • 2023 (25/04/2023, 13:27) Like (29) Dislike (3) Reply
    run talk that: country above self
  • HMMM (25/04/2023, 13:27) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Same things over and over
  • BVI love (25/04/2023, 13:28) Like (52) Dislike (55) Reply
    Lorna I am so proud of you. It’s country over self.
  • smh (25/04/2023, 13:29) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    I don’t even see why a man with only 487 votes should be Premier at all….
  • She didn't (25/04/2023, 13:30) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Stab no one in the back, Julian Fraser was making it tough for them. I prefer her jumping than having him Premier.
  • Please no (25/04/2023, 13:31) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Are we saying that nothing has changed. That we have these losers for another four years. Please no
  • Still inna corna (25/04/2023, 13:32) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I have mixed feelings with Mrs. Smith crossing the floor. On one side it feels like it was about power. But on the other hand, this woman’s experience speaks for itself. We need someone with that level of insight to the forefront! And she knows what she can bring to the table. It is a reflection of unity and servitude. Now if she had fight for Premier… next story..
  • INTRESTING (25/04/2023, 13:33) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    No one should be upset with the outcome of election. We the people are the ones who voted for them , we the people are the ones who keep electing people with no morals or intrest in the betterment of this territory. We the people love corruption because it benefits us and keeps our pockets lined. So now swallow the results and be quiet. We all knew what and who we were voting for and that is exactly what we got.
  • NWO (25/04/2023, 13:35) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    NWO on our shores , legal fags n queer’s this is not a Christian community anymore , they be worshiping the same god as the coach so it’s no surprise, sacrifices were made don’t you think? This is unfair to whom ever voted for a change but hey ???????????????? #wemissthetamrinetreeboys
  • Tough decisions (25/04/2023, 13:39) Like (34) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lorna put country above self and party lines, I applaud her strength.
    • self (25/04/2023, 15:41) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Lorna is in it for the power! Country above self, my Donkey!!!! Had it been Mitch, you all would have been saying he power hungry!! Take it from me -- it's all about her!!!
    • Faithful (25/04/2023, 19:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      The accidental Premier is no longer an accident. Put that in ayo.pipe and smoke it
  • Final Analysis (25/04/2023, 13:39) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is bad for those of you who like drama and suspense. This is now over, what has been done has been done. We should no go back to our normal lives. I voted for Mrs Smith not because of any particular party but because I truly believe(outtig that she is one of the persons on the ballot who is well capable with her wealth of how government works and her international experience that she could represent the BVI locally and internationally on most the issues that are now on the world's stage. Those ou us who do not like her position, have four years to observe her and then make a change where needed. I also for Smith-Archer on similar grounds. I am sorry she did not make it. She is still young and I hope she does not go underground until the next election. All of us supported a party or individuals in this election. Unfortunately, most of us did not get what we wanted but for the sake of this country, we must forge our way ahead. Infighting would not get us anywhere.
  • tbh (25/04/2023, 13:44) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    I think we should be more upset with Fraser
  • Why they Trouble Frazer. (25/04/2023, 13:45) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    I knew it was a mistake to join forces with Frazer, they should have know that also.. Lorna is about power, she is nog a real fighter look how easy she gave up.. I would hope Lou Switch and Join with Ronnie and get Minister of health and culture and don't be no back bencher under VIP..
  • Grasshoppers (25/04/2023, 13:46) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ayo forget who her brother is LMAO!
  • 2023 (25/04/2023, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    run talk that: country above self
  • crab in a bucket mentality (25/04/2023, 13:52) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    ya'll can't read, she still remains an NDP, she only crossed to form the danm government people, and it's better she did that to get things DONE, ya'll just like the people of VG who put back in Vincent, no commons sense, just always negative. look at the bigger picture.
  • Awwee (25/04/2023, 13:52) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    When the results came out I predicted that move or rather such an outcome. Not surprised at all the way things have gone. Well done Lorna for putting the country first. Good move!
  • .... (25/04/2023, 13:56) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Green ball corner pocket lol
  • Hmm (25/04/2023, 13:59) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    Vip needs to start grooming Daniel in their team for next election.
  • 2023 (25/04/2023, 14:03) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    well claude got it wrong again: predictions went wrong Claude: maybe 2027 he will get it right

    • Heart (25/04/2023, 14:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      When we don't know the heart beat of God we must stop saying God said and say self and selfishness says this is the way. For God don't like ugly desires and vain glory.

      Stop it stop it stop it. My sheep knoweth my voice says the Lord God almighty.
  • Reading Is Fundamental (25/04/2023, 14:06) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    VINO's article clearly states, "Progressives United (PU) Julian Fraser retained his Third District seat but it seems efforts to get him as the tiebreaker by the PVIM and NDP have failed." Clearly all the men in PVIM, NDP and PU wouldn't back down fighting for who should be the leader. This is not Lorna's fault. Somebody had to have the courage for the best interest of the country. She will keep an eye out for everybody and actually have the guts to call it out.
  • Political analyst (25/04/2023, 14:07) Like (33) Dislike (12) Reply
    The VIP won six seats, NDP 3, PVIM 3, and PU 1. Any of the 7 members among NDP , PVIM and PU could have used their leverage to form the government. Similarly, any member of the VP 6 could have employed similar leverage. Fraser seemed to have been King maker but Lorna in a swift strategic and tactical move outmaneuvered him. Some may view her move as disloyalty to the voters who just voted yesterday to elect her under the NDP banner, others will see it as a surprise patriotic move, putting country over politics if only temporary. It would have shameful and embarrassing if local politicians were so disunited, selfish, self-serving, etc that they could not put aside their differences to form a government for the public good and the UK-appointed governor had to weigh in and choose a leader. This would not have been a good look for the people, for the territory, the self-determination push. Love or hate Lorna Smith, wife of Dr. Hon Premier (former) D. Orlando Smith, one of the founders of the NDP, we should give her some love. Her action, if official, took courage, sacrifice, etc, for she knew it will come with blistering, withering criticism from far and wide across the territory. Some of us talk about patriotism and doing the right thing; others sacrifice and live it. The territory owe Lorna a deep big debt of gratitude. Many doubt Natalio’s ability perhaps because of his relative youth and lack of governing experience, but he is demonstrating some successful negotiating skills. Hopefully some of that earned dividend will be useful in negotiating a new practical and non -dependency model constitution. The lesson here is in battle one must demonstrate fire discipline. Fraser was entangled in a political chess match and got checkmated. Time to call it a day.
  • TOO MANY HEADS (25/04/2023, 14:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    LOL!!!!!HOW CAN ANYONE BOWL OUT AN UNWANTED PARTY BEING DIVIDED. LEARN FROM OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. PARTIES SET DIFFERENCES ASIDE TO BLOCK UN UNWANTED PARTY. YOU ONLY NEED ONE HEAD NOT MANY HEADS.
  • Proud (25/04/2023, 14:12) Like (16) Dislike (19) Reply
    Awesome Lorna Country over self
  • voter (25/04/2023, 14:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I voted but i didnt see this one coming my the almighty, the most high help us
  • If you (25/04/2023, 14:25) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    If you like me voted for lona; honestly that’s a slap to our face. Those who don’t agree is part of the problem. This ain’t what we asked for but it what we get. Honestly the NDP members and it’s team got PLAYED
  • My Goodness (25/04/2023, 14:25) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply

    i am so disappointed with the hon Julian Fraser and Mrs Lorna Smith. All of the Virgin Islands i spoke to today feel so discouraged. these people are only for themselves and family, not country. Just want the fame and power. If i only knew this will happen i would not have gone to the polls. this whole fiasco makes me sick to the stomach. set of deceitful people.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (25/04/2023, 14:27) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
    Back-stabbing hypocrite Lorna Smith, you too may learn that disloyalty lacks integrity.

    Your acted of why you cross the floor do not add up, power grabbing ravenous woman. While many welcome your move as a good one, your have behave like Dudas done. You are a betrayer of those that have put a much confidence in you. You have won a position, the BVI lost the game. Soon many will come to realize the truth of action of selfishness. As the old saying goes, "God is greater than man" so does time longer than twine.", Floor crosser, Lorna Smith.
  • yesssss (25/04/2023, 14:29) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lornna in D Vip Corner
    I love it
  • WOW (25/04/2023, 14:31) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    Another 4 years of a VIP administration. Thanks for the betrayal Lorna. Not even a fight for a real colition, rather than handing over the country to the same set of leaders. Truly dissapointing and really upsetting to see where Fraser's selfishness left our country. Not a good day in BVI History. Not a good day.
  • Tafari Zharr (25/04/2023, 14:36) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    TROUBLESHOOTING IN PARADISE

    PUP or VIP
    “…AT LEAST TWO YEARS”
    By Tafari Zharr
     

    GRIEVANCES AND GOOD GOVERNANCE ARE SIBLILINGS AND TOGETHER IT’S THE “EQUAL” RELATIONSHIP THAT  PARTNERS A POLITICIAN WITH THE PEOPLE IN A DEMOCRACY
     
    BUT FIRST WHO WILL BE SEATED: new PUP [Progressive United Party) or once disbanded VIP (Virgins Islands Party).
     
    “The House was informed that the then Governor of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) had launched a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into claims that corruption, abuse of position and serious impropriety had taken place in public office in recent years. (On (Hansard, HCWS716, column 32WS)

    Elizabeth Truss -UK statement (corruption/abuses
    18 January 2021
     
    Gov. Received Gary Hickinbottom report to release
    June 04 April, 2022
     
    Andrew Fahie Arrested  (1:22-mj-02719)
    28 April, 2022
     
    THE UK THE SUSPENDING LOCAL
    28 April, 2022,

    BVI would not deliver the essential reforms required:” BVI Governor publish report and findings
    29 April 2022

    Government of National Unity, SWORN IN
    5 May 2022
     
    Premier Fahie’s Retirement from HOA,
    24 Nov , 2022
    
“I, Andrew Alturo Fahie, now respectfully take this time to officially inform you Madam Speaker, … a copy.”
     
    House Of Assembly Dissolved
    10 March, 2023
     
    Election Day
    24 April, 2023
     
    GOOD DAY VIRGIN ISLANDERS:

    WE ALL HEARD AND READ IT: SUFFICIENT PROGRESS under Premier Natalio Wheatley has not been made.  
     
    "If it becomes clear that this approach is not delivering the reform the people of the BVI want and deserve we will take action. This may require the swift implementation of the final report recommendation [imposing direct rule]."
     

    COI said “almost everywhere “ in the principles of openness, transparency and the rule of law were ignored.” And for direct rule to be imposed for at least two years.”
     
    Its Moments after Election, the governor still can offer his perspective as far as good governance to be in keeping with the privy council’s recommendations based upon different scenarios.
     
    REFLECTION the unity government failed to deliver on the reforms, which no one could have met anyway.  Let’s not forget that which is apparent.  Like the heavy reprimand of an imposing parent, the child with eyes closed is waiting, hunched shoulders, muscles tensed, bracing for the shoe, belt, hand, stick, or whip, to drop.  The UK threat of “Order of Direct Rule, it can stand up for the people.
     
    IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WE TAKE CARE OF HOME FIRST, so in that spirit let my mind get set on my opinions:
     
    FIRST: Assemble the home, VIP can add anyone really.  But, if you make Vincent Wheatley Premier, Mather is a good choice.  Additionally, Bring Lorna Smith In and Make Her your anchor.   With That’s the Move - we have a legacy election with empowerment for our women; and we have our first female leader Lorna is really, really, good.
     
    SECOND: The Other NDP PVIM PU Parties Form a new PUP -Progressive Unity Party  and Again Lorna For Premier or Fraser, but Lorna is preference in this scenario. Ronnie: Finance.  Mix it up

    MAY THE NEW GOVERNMENT PLEASE STAND UP!
     
    THE BVI OPERATES AS A PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
     
    “…If it becomes clear that this approach is not delivering the reform that the people of the BVI want and deserve, we will take action.
    This may require the swift implementation of the final report recommendation.
    In order to be able to do so quickly if required,
    the UK Government has submitted an

    Should it prove necessary to do so, I will instruct
    the Governor to make a proclamation in the BVI Gazette
    appointing a day that the Order will come into force…”
    ELIZABETH TRUSS
     
     
    VIRGIN ISLANDERS LET THE PEOPLES SEATS BE SO FILLED ACCORDINGLY TO THE VOICES OF VIRGIN ISLANDERS because IF WE CANT HAVE THAT RIGHT WE FLIRT WITH LOSING OTHERS WE HOLD DEARLY ON TO.

    MAY THE NEW GOVERNMENT PLEASE STAND UP!

    GOD WILLING.



     
    Copyright (c) 2023 by Tafari Zharr
     
  • Tafari Zharr (25/04/2023, 14:39) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    THE “LORN STAR” CANDIDATE
    April 25,2023 first posted


    By Tafari Zharr


    Who knew that there’d be this excitement and response to Lorna Smith’s “getting into her marks, get set” in the political race?

    The “Lorn Star” Candidate has amassed a following bringing together natives, belongers, Br citizens, and UK citizens, and others perhaps unwittingly unleashing the “Lorn Stars” - a fan Phenom in the making.

    So, for the “Lorn Stars“ Lorna is a necessary good. “Lorna just needs to get in the race and DUCK identity politics ; she has to r - u- n like she’s never ran before! Neither catwalk nor cake walk - I think she knows it’s going to be a battle for the deserving person.

    Lorna’s platform could be reformation towards betterment for all regardless of ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, or other group with relief/ plan of actions as well with focus for integration of for inclusion, equality, and justice, fair work practices, sexual harassment in the workplace.

    On the other hand BVI “Dreamers” are curious- and I’m being told that Lorna Smith (who is coming out of semiretirement) has to be solutions oriented, critical is that she’s approachable (albeit she’s a normally visible and well known person).

    Besides refreshing- It could be game changing for many who tuned out or otherwise felt left out of the local VI political process. For some Virgin Islanders her cumulative resume may very well deliver something different, given her reach, superb, local and global connections, and diplomatic capabilities.

    There’s strong emotion for the candidate’s bravery with mixed feelings with reference of ageism or gender. Yet the reason for her to leave her mark and run is a good-one for those campaigning. As a well intentioned newcomer she’ll Shake things up!

    Remarkably inspiring, one hopes she find her political starting lane promptly around emotions and noises from the “divisionists and the divisionistas” and that she doesn’t have any false starts or missteps trying to prove something or someone she isn’t.

    What’s relevant is: if she’s as committed to her purpose as she has been before as a civil servant, and as a civic minded individual all eyes are on her to finish the race. With Lorna’s ears on the gun it’s her race to win or lose. Imagine her appealing to her constituents and the people showing out.- it’s going to be interesting to see just how athletic this candidate is and whether or not she’ll run with a slow burn or a blistering pace; either way it’s left to be observed if everything she accomplished was to allow her to run this marathon. Lord knows given the political climate in the BVI theses days that it’s not going to be a sprint for her or anyone. With so much at stake one can hope at best that her race is the relay, and she rallies with at least four teammates, to harness rapport and teamwork, to develop the kind of genuine coordination, needed for a smooth and adept passing of the message to allow the baton to reach the anchor . If she can become that designated person she’ll cross the finish line.

    There no argument that she’s capable of a medley and long distance running but can she do a cross country race? Now, that’s up to the voters!

    The good news is no one will dominate the races this election. She has to bring the spectators and track and field fans reasonable hope, and inspire most that she can run walk and chew gum at the same time with the worst of us and the best of them; and who will be bothered by her authenticity? YES SHE CAN be Outstanding, Outspoken and Outcomes driven!

    Lorna is the embodiment of a woman cultivated by us for us and by VI standards for the world to respect and appreciate. She’s no slouch! Others are admittedly claiming Lorna is already an icon- influencer in fashion, affinity of famous families; but a female on the frontier of change in VI politics sets a political precedent that would be uniquely hers! Clearly she’s Justified in her decision to fight for her territory- Go Girl! RUN LORNA RUN.


    It’s a Runners world for all the girls as BVI Politics heads to the Olympics!

    Congratulations to all the women. I


    The Lorn Star Candidate.Copyright (c) 2023. Tafari Zharr
  • Tafari Zharr (25/04/2023, 14:40) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    ONE VOTE,
    FOUR SEASONS,
    FOUR YEARS,
    FOR ALL
    By Tafari Zharr


    VI Voted with Exactness, VI Braced, For Us All

    VI Voted for a Better Democracy" Any Day Now

    VI Voted As If Its Bloodline Depended On It

    The Non-Bliss Is Not A Dis

    It's Indicative, the Tensions, the Biases

    *VI People, the world sees as Dark and Doom

    But Our Narrative: Resilience Is Our Story

    Like Your Leaders We’re Deserving of Political Grace

    Second Chances: Of which We Know Nothing Else,

    Therefore, We Are Right Now Who We Strive To Become B E T T E R

    Virgins On The Edge - Towards Self Determination

    Rocking Into A Thriving World-class Economy

    Our Elections Are Representations Of The People

    Reflections Of The Dynamism Of Our Democracy

    Emancipated And Empowered: More Inclusive And Willing, Present But Patient

    That’s The Voice Of The Voting Virgin Islands

    Not Defined By An Inquiry Neither Label nor Libel will do

    VI Voted for Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer

    VI Voted For A Territorial Right To Choose

    No disingenuousness UK: VI voted against UK Direct Rule


    (c) 2020. Tafari Zharr. All rights reserved.
  • jah know (25/04/2023, 14:50) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Thank you Mrs Smith bam bam bam let Fraser Marlon and Ronnie hold on to that them to power hungry
  • Purify (25/04/2023, 14:52) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    GOD PURIFIED THE EARTH BEFORE HE MADE HIS JUDGMENT.
    NO DEVIL IN HELL CAN CHANGE HIS DOINGS.

    HE KNOWS THE BEGINNING FROM THE END AND THE END FROM THE BEGINNING.

    THIS ONE THING I CAN TELL YOU SHE WAS NOT A MISTAKE.

  • NEIGHBOUR (25/04/2023, 15:18) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    Lorna is a VIP at heart and power hungry



    • VIPINOURCORNER (25/04/2023, 17:14) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Lorna worked with Lavity. He gave her scholarship to be educated. She understands what our country needs to steady itself. We hope she does not forget the country she claims she loves because we shall remove her too
  • vi (25/04/2023, 15:21) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    As much as we don’t want the vip the government has to form to do the peoples work congratulations ???? to the bib coalition government we thank you Lorna because not a soul would come from the vip
  • Legal tender (25/04/2023, 15:31) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    So wait, if Frazer join with PVIM and NDP to form the government, that is all well and good but something is graved wrong with Lorna joining the VIP to form
    The government. I don’t got it. Lorna’s move is an easier fix to get a government going that if the PVIM, NDP and PU was trying to form it. Look confusion.
  • problem start already (25/04/2023, 15:40) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    She not over there good and problem start the former deputy Premier said he want back his position, thing to tell the king.
    • Kyecountrytoo (25/04/2023, 17:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Let us work together, Kye. Do your thing in.Works. All will be well. Kyevwants power too? Stop the piss.
  • WOW (25/04/2023, 16:08) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Elections is the Vi is alway a hard one one but let me say for long time I hear people talking about coalition government And the people when out and did that that I know living in the bvi from the day I started to vote coalition Cannot work we had to go back to the pole already with coalition government look know all of them wanted power it just would not work so people of the virgin island you see what a coalition can cause damage to a country because they power hungry that why you go and vote party all the way I just hope people learn from this 2023 Election.
  • Outside looking in (25/04/2023, 16:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sowande: Still learning.
    Ronnie: going help all his family get richer
    Frazer: Way too arrogant.
    MArlon: No experience.

    Who is left? A woman who people claims sat by and watched her husband do a bunch of piddle, but....
    She has experience n dealing with Asia, and as the dollar collapses.....
    She opened the london office so she has working knowledge of the UK laws

    Some see it as treachery but it looks like it is what is best for the country. Be that as it may, WE THE PEOPLE, hold the true power. If we dont like it, given a period of time, we take them out.
    THAT, is OUR constitutional right!
  • Really??!! (25/04/2023, 16:20) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Aryo really vex with Lorna for that? Y'all really prefer Fraser to decide who will win? It is the first time I voted and if I even had the slightest idea that Fraser would have had a chance at deciding who wins the elections. I was not going to shade not a thing. I'm glad Lorna that Lorna took the wheel because we might have been here the next four years with the power struggle.
    • WOW (26/04/2023, 10:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am happy you seeing it know the power struggle it would have work Fraser is a big disappointment and he wanted is power wanted all get nothing .but country above self
  • Leaders lead (25/04/2023, 17:25) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lorna did the right thing. What were the options
    1) Mather cross the floor as a rookie... wasn't going to happen
    2) Mitch cross the floor, D2 and PVIM turn up
    3) Marlon cross, nah. No cahones
    4) Ronnie cross, instability PVIM gone
    5) Frazer... lol nuff said
    6) Myron cross... you figure that one out
    7) Lorna... she in tour corner. Steps out to bring stability. Government formed strong vibrant opposition

    Other option was 7 dysfunctional super heroes banding together to form the government? Wasn't going to happen in our lifetime. Frazer's ego is too big. Current leader of NDP and former NDP leader Marlon and Myron would be Tom and Jerry or road runner and cayote take your pick. Ronnie and Lorna batting and Mitch and Mather eating popcorn. It would have been a fiasco. Governor would have had to step in to pick a squad. Lorna showed that she's got balls. Make a decision and move with intention. Leaders lead!
    • Rookies? (25/04/2023, 18:50) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      Natalie, Sharie, Sheep, Carvin,
      shareen & Vincent we’re ALL rookies and horrible at it - look at the records! Lorna is for self above anything or anyone else! How many of the VIP clowns ever ran a company or department before they were elected 2019? Gtfoh with talkie BS preschool reasoning. This arrangement is going to fail -
      Watch and see…6 months I give this tag tag bunch of misfits….
  • #@@ (25/04/2023, 17:35) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lorna did not betrayed us! Some kind of move had to be made by someone or by a number of persons before time runs out. The longer it takes, it reveals the hard truth that some people cannot work together for this country. We should be thanking this woman from stopping the fighting that was not getting us anywhere closer to forming the government. Please let me know if we prefer that the fighting be continued and the Governor take things into his hands, and form the government for us. Then may as well we let the UK take this place over from now, since we are not capable enough to do anything for ourselves. We need to stop. When we need to fight- we go on mute. When we need to be on mute- we want a fight. Can't make these things up. We continue to confuse the young people because we are unable to lead by example. We are a bunch of trouble makers. Stop it!!
  • What ayo really (25/04/2023, 17:40) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Expected to happen. Vip got 6 seat, ndp 3, pvim 3 and loose cannon. Some had to join vip 6 to make 7

    And from what I heard she's highly qualified and experienced for such. For all I care it could of been anyone of them made that move and they too would of been called a traitor too.


    What you all wanted they spend 4 days trying to get their stuff together and then have the governor select.

    I did not vote for her, but I'm glad she made the decision and would rather her or Stacy than any of the others.



    Just give the lady a chance
  • Very disappointed (25/04/2023, 18:44) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lorna, you are disappointing!
  • NICK (25/04/2023, 19:08) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    It's over, time to move on, time and life teaches so much lessons, some favourable, some unfavourable. Let us keep our heads up and move forward. All will be well.
  • Tyrone Hodge (25/04/2023, 20:14) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    I’ve been reading some of the comments and frankly, most of you make me sick to my stomach. Rather than wish her well, you want to tear her down even before she steps up to bat. That’s who we are as black people. The people whom we ought to be fighting with we give them a pass. This is nothing more than jealousy run amok. Mrs Smith is more than qualified for the task at hand. Shame on you haters. Mrs Smith will do just fine.
  • Mark & Lorna out smart NDP. (25/04/2023, 20:18) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Look how that brother and sister played NDP...She would have never won as an independent...This is not good...Why was Lorna on the phone talking to VIP soon after her victory? She didn't even give tbe others time to negotiate..??
  • Grasshoppers (25/04/2023, 22:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It runs in the family . Isnt that what her brother did.
    Jumpef shipb
  • musa (25/04/2023, 23:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    next 4 yrs i running
  • traitor (26/04/2023, 07:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    She played a Dam Good CHESS GAME. She took them to SCHOOL, betrayal at its finest.


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