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‘This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition’- Hon Malone

- Says Opposition Members have to 'opine' even when they have no reason to
Currently, the VI tri-party VI opposition is made up of Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) (Top Right) along with Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) (top left) of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Senior Legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R4) (Bottom Left) of Progressives United (PU) along with Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) (Bottom Right) of Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM). Photo: VINO/File/JTV
Hon Carin Malone’s statement came during the December 14, 2021, virtual sitting of the House of Assembly while delivering debates on the 2022 Budget. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Hon Carin Malone’s statement came during the December 14, 2021, virtual sitting of the House of Assembly while delivering debates on the 2022 Budget. Photo: GIS/Facebook
The Premier during the August 23, 202, debates of the Investment Act 2020 said members of the Opposition were well aware of certain sensitivities of the topic, yet use sensation to get attention. Photo: HoA/Youtube
The Premier during the August 23, 202, debates of the Investment Act 2020 said members of the Opposition were well aware of certain sensitivities of the topic, yet use sensation to get attention. Photo: HoA/Youtube
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says his heart goes out to the current members of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, for serving at a time he considers the worst to be in the Opposition.

Mr Malone’s statement came during the December 14, 2021, virtual sitting of the House of Assembly, while delivering debates on the 2022 Budget.

'My heart goes out to them' - Hon Malone 

Currently, the tri-party Opposition is made up of Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) along with Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) of the National Democratic Party (NDP), senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) of Progressives United (PU) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) of Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM).

“This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition because you have to opine even when you have no reason to… you know my heart goes out to them,” Hon Malone said.

“I rather be here doing and making sure lives are changed, lives are improved, as opposed to finding something of which you can opine about,” he added.

Meanwhile, through 2021, the VI Opposition has been accused of using distractive and divisionary tactics to put the Fahie government in a negative light.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), during the August 23, 2021, debates on the Investment Act 2020 said members of the Opposition were well aware of certain sensitivities of the topic, yet used sensation to get attention.

Some Opposition members 'spinning' issues- Premier 

“Some of the Members of the Opposition know that once they say that, and it gets in the news, it will resonate in the people’s ears as something negative and further try to put the government in a negative light,” he said.

“Which is what about 50% of them are doing from the Opposition on the street daily, giving their twist to things,” the Premier added.

Hon Fahie further called on Opposition Members to “have the right decorum” even when they disagree during the sittings.

“We cannot be like in the days of marble when we feel like we are losing; we take up all of the marble and leave the marble game. We are doing the people’s work, and there will be times when there will be disagreements, and we have to ensure that we handle them accordingly,” Premier Fahie stated.

14 Responses to “‘This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition’- Hon Malone”

  • Bad time yes (29/12/2021, 11:37) Like (37) Dislike (9) Reply
    This is the worst time to be minister of health because you have to keep lying constantly to collect Bill Fauci money
    • wise man (30/12/2021, 12:41) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      This man will not be reelected, he will be the first Atlarage to be removed.
  • pat (29/12/2021, 12:19) Like (7) Dislike (40) Reply
    I don’t care what the paid bloggers say vip going back
    • @pat (29/12/2021, 16:41) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      Only in your DREAMS my dear. I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE THINKS, VIP IS NOT GOING TO BE ELECTED AGAIN. I SUGGEST YOU ACCEPT IT FOR WHAT IT IS AND VIP SHOULD AS WELL. Why don’t we start with what are they going to campaign about this time.
  • indee (29/12/2021, 12:30) Like (37) Dislike (4) Reply
    “This is the worst time to be a Member of the Opposition because you have to opine
    Worst time to be a one timer minister too malone
  • asking for a friend (29/12/2021, 12:39) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    who wants to be in the Opposition anytime?
  • They have alot of Chat now.. (29/12/2021, 14:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's those same govt ministers that's been statering, and get angry during the COI. They could hardly answer a simple question from the COI. Now theses Chi Chi Birds grow wings like Eagles.... Take your time. The COI will come back.
  • Sigh (29/12/2021, 15:07) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    Set ah children running our country!
    • @sigh (29/12/2021, 16:33) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Now you see how childish men can be no matter the age? See who is keeping all the unstableness and tension going on? The good ole men. I would agree to a comment that I saw, they are acting worse than a mean hen sitting on hatching eggs. Not a good look at all. I’m surprise the FIST FEST hasn’t began to fly yet.
  • Just asking for clarification purposes (29/12/2021, 15:52) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. Mark Vanterpool, D4 Rep.: Are you a new VIP consultant? Are you honestly woeking as an opposition member for you salary that you are getting ready from us monthly, plus other benefits?
    Just asking
    • Sure do (29/12/2021, 16:46) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am proposing the same question to the D4 Rep. Who knows, perhaps he is shifting to VIP camp.
  • I can assure you (29/12/2021, 16:19) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    If there were 4 women sitting on Opposition side, things would be running smoothly. No joke, it is time for the men to take a long vacation and allow the women to get the house in order that it should be from top to bottom. Can’t stress it enough, it is time for us to elect a female Premier. It is time for us to elect more females in cabinet positions. This comment is coming from a male. Women in leadership roles is good for business in any Country you live in.
  • @ @ PAT (29/12/2021, 19:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WELL THERE IS 3 - SUPERSTARS (CSC - THE ESTEEMED AND THE BISHOP ) WHO SUDDENLY TURNED GHOSTS / THEY ARE
    PROBABLY WRITING THE SCRIPT NOW / IT WORKED FOR THE LAST ELECTION , SO WHY NOT TRY IT
    • Smh (29/12/2021, 22:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Those 3 went ghost for real.Haven’t heard a peep for a while from those 3.


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