Public protest flops with handful of supporters
Among those joining were Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard, who unsuccessfully ran against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) at the April 2023 general elections; Aaron F. Parillon, who was also unsuccessful as a candidate in the last elections but has already declared he will be running in the next elections; Raymond B. Fonseca aka ‘Chi Chi’, who has political ambitions and pageant queen Sylvanna L. Charles.
The protesters said they were fed up with the lack of consumer protection, the poor state of roads, and the lack of potable water, among other things.
Burnett said he was going to give the Premier seven days to respond to the grievances of the protesters or else he would write to the governor and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for the suspension of the House of Assembly.
‘Ticking time bomb’
There was one awkward moment when Scatliffe-Leonard said, even in protesting, that there must be no disrespecting of those in authority. “Disrespecting authority is not my thing at all. We have to respect them”
It was then that Heritage interjected, stating that the protesters didn't come to “clown” themselves.
Reminding that he would write the UK to dissolve the House of Assembly (HoA) if Premier Wheatley did not respond to their requests for dialogue, Burnett said: "Asa Banton said F family, F friend, F all of them thing and stand up for country. No longer can they make the people a mockery.”
Mrs Scatliffe-Leonard then continued that she understood why the ‘Greedy Bill’ was made because she remembered what happened to former legislators Rieel George and Terrance B. Lettsome, “with not getting those allowances. They basically dropped to zero”.
Protestor leaves over 'disrespect'
Heritage then cut her off to allege that George, Lettsome and others were rich members of St Ursula’s Lodge.
“Please stop poppy showing black people…TB Lettsome had land all over the country. He family done rich. Rieel George is the same thing. Stop making excuses for thieves…This movement belongs to a set of people and not one person. Somebody else talk please.”
Mrs Scatliffe-Leonard said she was not going to be a part of that, and she departed the already sparse protest group.
The incident left a bad taste in the mouths of those viewing online, and one person pointed out that Burnett’s disrespectful attitude was why his protest would never get strong support.
“They are concerned about the ticking time bomb,” one person stated.
“That is why people don’t respect him. He is out of control,” another person commented on social media.
Others supported Scatliffe-Leonard for choosing to leave.
Some were not happy that traffic at the roundabout was interrupted.
While fewer than a dozen attended the protest in person; however, many chose to view it online at home or in their offices.
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46 Responses to “Public protest flops with handful of supporters”
Fraser is an ineffective politician.
Fraser has never met an opponent like Parillon and this brother isn’t letting his foot off the gas. I heard him on ZKing the other day and tears filled my eyes hearing a leader we so deserve speak.
I feel those dissing him are the ones trying to protect Fraser and self interest and I am a VIP VOTER.
Moreover, the success of any event starts with effective planning, organizing, etc. Was this event effectively planned and organized?
Give everyone a chance to show up, but it may look like a flop, buy millions view it, remember the Great Mr Noel Lloyd, he matched by himself for a week before everyone joined him, what came out of that; the greatest march ever!
They are sickening, only giving themselves raises in pay and keeping the expats like modern day slave with and insulting $7.25. Why “W” don’t try living on that $7.25 for 3 months. what a failure!!! That’s what history will remember you as.
Governor I think it time for the UK to take over, we are done and fed up of the same politicians for the past 20 years. They are masters of recycling, jumping from one party to the next, they are all he same, they have NO LOVE IN THEIR HEARTS FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE BVI.
None of them all 13 of them care about no one but themselves, look at the deplorable state of the BVI, this dictatorship government NEEDS TO GO!!
Uk the people of the BVI are begging you please we need better, we want better. CAN YOU SAVE US PLEASE. We will never get better with these politicians they all need to go. UK when you do take over, CUT THAT GREEDY BILL FIRST. Why must we pay them they are doing a piss poor job.
We didn’t vote for this.
Attitude reflects leadership and THEY are NO leaders
I see simple minded people laughing while their country is sinking. Sad state of affairs. No more self entitlement for our leaders! We need oversight and UK leadership. Implement the order in council, even for the time it takes to restructure the government.
I hope this is posted.
Yor intentions were right, no question about that. You just happened to stand behind of those that don't know how to make a point without disrespecting others. At the polls, the 3rd dist will remember you for standing behind of this character.
When Pearline walked away, that was your chance to stand behind of her, walk away peacefully and still salvage some of your 2027 chances
my 2 cents....
I love what this brother is doing and feels the people of the 3rd district will be in great hands with such a bold leader that is about the people.
He Walks the Walk
That's why the leaders are COMFORTABLE where they are because they know their constituents are all talk!
This message was not only for the 13 Reps , but for the voters as well!
In life, timing is important. Holding a protest on Monday morning was not an effective strategy. If Monday was a key day, perhaps, Monday afternoon would have been better. Not everyone is self~employed; most people are employed by others. As stealth noted, planning, organizing, etc,, are critical factors in executing events. Normally, the attendees at a protest against government is not attended by government supporters. If supporters show up, it is to observe. Yall geh Mount Olympus ting te tark mehson.
The virtue of protests lies in their role as a tool for democratic participation and social change. Protests allow citizens to voice their concerns, challenge injustice, and advocate for policy changes. They can be a powerful way to bring about positive ssocial and political reforms, especially for those who feel disempowered or marginalized.
we are all just talk pretty much. just complain and move on to the next hot topic.
just to show if we get independence we really frig cuz them man would get away with anything and we would sit there like a set of dum dums
Sounds like pertinent issues and worthy of protesting to me.
So if TB Lettsome family has land, that mean he himself has land or money? same for Reeal George or any elected official. Good or bad, i honor and resept every single person who has ever sat in LegCo or the HOA. We can agree to not agree with their policies or feel like they could have done a better job but they are all to be commended for being brave enough to agree to stand up and represent us. All this guy has ever done was leech and take from the community. he has no real contribution to society and is a self centered little boy just seeking click bait.
One day someone will bust his mouth for his mouth.
UK ???????? come! We need order in this country the British Virgin Islands ????????