Premier’s post should be held by Indigenous Virgin Islander - Willock
Mr Willock was at the time being interviewed on the Talking Points radio show on ZBVI 780 am earlier this week hosted by Mrs. Violet Gaul.
The outspoken and popular former Speaker further added that the person who is the VI's Premier should also be an indigenous Virgin Islander, while noting, “I make no apology for that.”
The former Speaker, who said his life has always been about “bringing people together” added that it was not unusual to have special protection for a certain portion of the population just as is the case in Canada, USA, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican and most Latin American and African countries.
Protect people!
However, the astute political aspirant noted that it should be done “in a way that does not discriminate against anyone”.
The term ‘indigenous’ Virgin Islander as prescribed in the Virgin Islands constitution is; once you can trace one or both of your parents over two generations to being born in the VI.
Mr Willock who is expected to run for office in the 2023 General Elections said he will be making an announcement in December of this year on whether he will run or not.
In an invited comment this morning, November 19, 2022, when asked if he will go as far as Culture Icon Mrs. Eileen L. Parsons OBE, who believes an indigenous Virgin Islander must be able to trace both parents back to three generations, he noted that he will stick with the definition as outlined in the Virgin Islands constitution and anything further, it is for the people to decided.
Mr. Willock said he will continue his quest to unify the people of the Territory, however, it is his humble opinion the new constitution must protect indigenous Virgin Islanders.
Legal fees - zero cost to taxpayers
When asked by one of the moderators on Talking Points about his legal fees over the Commissioner of Inquiry (CoI) cost to taxpayers, the former Speaker noted that ironically, the matter with the CoI lawyers cost taxpayers zero, since a High Court judge and the HoA both ordered Mr Willock to pay out of pocket.
While on the same show, Mr Willock stated that if he runs for office in 2023 however, he wants to champion the airport runway expansion, get meaningful help for the poor and create a viable economic plan for the VI.
Mr Willock said too many people in the VI are suffering, “it is too hard doing business in the BVI, from work permit delays, clearance delays, and even visa delays.”
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53 Responses to “Premier’s post should be held by Indigenous Virgin Islander - Willock”
The current population of the BVI comprises the descendants of indigenous West Africans brought here against their will, the descendants of other indigenous West Africans who were taken to other parts of the Caribbean against their will and who have now chosen to voluntarily come here, and various other non BVI indigenous persons, and their descendants, who have come here voluntarily.
Claims by anybody living here to be indigenous are ludicrous and ignorant.
Of course, many residents fit that category so go sit down always with you all shit trying to rewrite our history with propaganda
I noticed that filthy nasty racist trash site bvi news trying to let in all kind of comments against Mr. Willock to turn people against him on a story like this one. That would not work this election. The man speaks his mind and many locals who catching hell agrees with him.
All over the world there are protections for certain groups of people, how come when someone says it in the BVI it’s a problem? We got your back Willock as we know you are a man who will unite not divide
You are going win the next election now take that to BANCO
Read your true history.
True, many or probably most individuals that are indigenous people of a country need help of support from others, but to support a people do not mean that you have the rights to overrule or surpress them or inforced your ideology, your cultural philosophy, your religion preferance, and political views on then, as many are now doing.
According to the late Dr. Martin Luther king, as revealed by the Bible: "All was Created equal."
Whether you like it or don't, I support the Former Speaker of the BVI House, Mr. Julian Willock position on this topic issue. His position is a vital on the road to good governance for the rights of the indigenous people of this country, and must be respected by all people of ethnical diversity, and country of birth. This same principle is being practicing in the UK, I hope.
Let your conscience be your guide. The choice is yours
Vote like or dislike
Just a few hours ago government gave certain sectors of this society usage of our sea waters without certain permits
governor and commissioner of police should be indigenous or what !!!! some of afraid to hold levels of conversation
It is about the people vote for who will be premier and dept premier
no political party should be appointing whomever they wish to run this country those days are ling gone
Yes such person must be indigenous: put your name in the hat if you want to run for premier or a deputy premier
Speaking of the BVI Construction Review, this view should be included, in order for better governance become a reality for the people of the BVI, facts.
Can you get into heaven with that name? No. You all STOP craving for the things of this world that God said will ALL passed away. Money Name title's and power. Let's see if God will let you all into heaven tell God, say God, I am indigenous so let me into heaven. You all are a set a foolish pople. Yes, I know what he is getting at but the idea is stupid. Yes stupid.
SO INSTEAD OF SPEWING OUT THOSE NEGATIVE LYRICS , WHICH MAY FOOL SOME , MEANWHILE THE COUNTRY IS BEING DESTROYED BY THOSE WHO SAY THEY LOVE THE SAME COUNTRY / THATS REAL FUNNY ???? * WHO IS FOOLING WHO * ? ????
Run over a tourist with a boat and kill he – get out of jail free! Run drugs and get caught with guns – get out of jail free! Steal money from government construction contracts – get out of jail free!
Oh wait! That’s what happens now!
We need change. This idea is bad. Everyone needs to be accountable. When laws are not enforced the same for all people That’s not justice. That’s why we have these people breaking into cars and shooting one another over drugs.
Dr Orlando Smith
Andrew A Fahie
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Don’t see why this discussion is happening. The last 4 premiers of the Virgin Islands are or were quote unquote indigenous
On another note, the UK-appointed Governor seems to represents the interest of the UK. If the Governor is truly representing the interest of the BVI people, the BVI people should have a strong say in whom is assigned as Governor.
This confirms he's running for office. It's election time !
must look to the non indigenous to obtain political office especially on vote day