The Premier & the Broom! Social media gone wild!
Pictures of Dr Smith helping to clean up mud on Tortola with a broom held upside down close to the area of Clovers store were circulated on social media throughout the Territory.
Many residents on social media made fun of Dr Smith with the broom turned upside down, with Facebook and WhatsApp users having a field day.
Some came to the Premier's defense, saying that is the way the broom is to be used, as it is turned that way to break up the dry mud before flipping it around to sweep.
Others said the Premier was just in it for a photo opportunity and it was clear to them that he had not held a broom in years.
No ship needed, I can do it with a broom!
Well after Premier Smith rejected support in the clean-up efforts from a British ship that offered help to the Virgin Islands (VI) after the devastating floods of August 7 to 8, 2017, and Dr Smith refusing to call a State of Emergency knowing the gravity of the situation, with millions in damages, collapse of infrastructure, homelessness, dust and mud everywhere, many are not sure his broom photo opportunity cuts it.
The debate on the proper use of the broom will continue on social media at least for two days; however, one thing is clear, Premier Smith’s critics and supporters will agree that all the photos and Facebook posting cannot ease the pain and loss faced by residents and business owners due to what can be accurately described as one of the worst natural disasters to hit the British Overseas Territory of the VI.
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38 Responses to “The Premier & the Broom! Social media gone wild!”
I'm convinced some people choose to stay stuck on stupid!
You really care about us with all this after the mud dusk wow!something not right who does take help after disaster ?
Those persons who are rejoicing over the Premier's refusal to allow the Naval ship to provide the necessary assistance will not like to see the outcome. After all you do not insult the British and go to bed and sleep comfortibley. That is the worst mistake one can make. Look at history and you will see.
Our Premier is also a medical doctor who has performed surgery on many of us, how can one even fathom the idea that he would not know how to use a broom. To the person who took that picture and tried to make a mockery of our Premier, shame on you! Karma is a bitch and while it may not come back and hit you, those close to you might get the blunt of the blows. Be mindful of your actions and behavior.