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‘Stick to issues & stop defamation’ in 2023 campaign trail – BVICC urges politicians

- Persons contesting 2023 elections also told to ‘resist & desist’ from using derogatory remarks
The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called on those contesting the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), to focus on the issues rather than on other individuals contesting the elections. Photo: BVICC
The Council reminded that BVICC President, Apostle George Rodney said people in the VI can agree to disagree while adding that Candidates must stick with the issues, make their points clear and allow the voting public to decide without the need to tear each other down. Photo: Provided
The Council reminded that BVICC President, Apostle George Rodney said people in the VI can agree to disagree while adding that Candidates must stick with the issues, make their points clear and allow the voting public to decide without the need to tear each other down. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Christian Council (BVICC) has called on those contesting the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), to focus on the issues rather than on other individuals contesting the elections.

In a statement released today, April 13, 2023, the BVICC also reminded individuals and party members seeking office, to ‘resist and desist’ from using derogatory remarks and engaging in defamation of character on the campaign trail.

“It’s important that persons understand the far-reaching and adverse impact that such scandalous and negative rhetoric and behavior can have on the territory’s youth and its future,” the Council said in the statement.

“Our Heavenly Father is watching; our children are watching. The people you seek to represent are watching, our elders are watching. The whole world is watching and listening,” the Christian body added.

People can agree to disagree - Apostle Geroge 

The Council reminded that BVICC President, Apostle George Rodney said people in the VI can agree to disagree while adding that Candidates must stick with the issues, make their points clear and allow the voting public to decide without the need to tear each other down.

“That is not who we are and that is not the democracy that the ancestors of these Virgin Islands fought so hard for. The Council understands that this is no ordinary election cycle. However, it is not an excuse to engage in defamatory campaigning,” the statement added in relation to defamation and derogatory remarks.

The Council further said those who seek political office must demonstrate discipline and decorum as they present and debate the issues of the day, given the local electorate deserves and demands better.

 

 

12 Responses to “‘Stick to issues & stop defamation’ in 2023 campaign trail – BVICC urges politicians”

  • dont mind he (13/04/2023, 18:18) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    THROW BLOWS
  • I am listening (13/04/2023, 18:19) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    How come no make mention of the gay laws?
  • Offering Basket (13/04/2023, 18:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thanks for the tip, more money this Sunday.
  • STOP IT NOW (13/04/2023, 19:02) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    From you is a christian you have all right to remain silent and stop collecting the blind sheeps money. STOP IT NOW.
  • Holier than thou (13/04/2023, 20:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    Christians my *$$

  • We in Trouble.. (13/04/2023, 20:51) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    First election ever..Where issues are not addressed by the sitting Govt. Pot hokes are increasing and getting deeper, got home from work go under the shower no water...Never im my life seeing this..
  • HAHA (13/04/2023, 22:11) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Christian you say.......ask them why did they take Social Security money ......they're just as wicked as Foy......set of thieves .
  • The watchdog (13/04/2023, 23:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pure talk the churches here are jokes
  • RedStorm (14/04/2023, 06:34) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where there is no vision the people perish. All candidates need to seek God for direction, if not they repeat the same behavior over and over intended to get better result. The churches need to hold specific services for the candidates to pray with them, to give counsel and encouragement. There is work for the church to do and not sit back and make statements of what the candidates should do. It is clear they are all clueless of the next step.

    I agree this is no ordinary election for in all my life I have never seen anything like it. Visionless leaders, they only power is use to tear each other down. I pray God will take those who are teachable and guide them to lead this Virgin Islands. To fix unemployment, agriculture,banking, Labour,immigration, their relationships with foreigner,and expat workforce,and more.
  • 2023 (14/04/2023, 08:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    the church in our land have gone dead for whatever reason:

    some could recall the church kept this country in peace and harmony when we were growing up: but now most folks are now caught up in the system

    Money have made the change: we don’t want to speak out because speaking out we will not get the grant and speaking against social bad behaviour we might offend some persons

    It is shameful; those who looking to lead our country are simply full of hate for each other and very negative yet asking you & i to have them lead us………no wonder the United Kingdom is knocking at our door…….poor political leadership have disrupted the growth for our people

    Church is now a Sunday/Saturday Morning Gathering
  • Real Talk (14/04/2023, 09:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That's all they does do. Point out to other opponents rather than given people What they intend on doing to better every day life in the B.V.I grown children is what I seeing. That's my opinion
  • Hmm (14/04/2023, 09:10) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    When Fahe was doing his badness but giving you all big money you all didn't have anything to say then. Stop playing Politics.


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