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VI Opposition appears to be working with ‘Instructions’- Hon Malone

- Minister speculates that Opposition offensive is part of an ultimatum being carried out
Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has accused the Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition of working with an ultimatum as part of a major offensive against the government. Photo: VINO/File
At a time when the territory is facing many challenges due to the pandemic and people, like everywhere else in the world, are faced with difficulties, the Opposition led by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), left, has been on the warpath, accusing the government of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, of being uncaring and reckless. Photo: GIS/File
At a time when the territory is facing many challenges due to the pandemic and people, like everywhere else in the world, are faced with difficulties, the Opposition led by Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), left, has been on the warpath, accusing the government of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), right, of being uncaring and reckless. Photo: GIS/File
The Tenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) was held virtually on July 29, 2021. Photo: YouTube (screen grab)
The Tenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) was held virtually on July 29, 2021. Photo: YouTube (screen grab)
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has accused Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition of working with an ultimatum as part of a major offensive against the government.

The Minister made the comments during the Tenth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) held virtually on July 29, 2021.

“Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, while duplicitously calling for unity, seems to know something of which the remainder of us are unaware and has launched a major offensive,” he said.

Hon Malone continued, “Though speculative, it may be safe to say that an ultimatum has been issued, instructions have been handed down and the script is merely being read. The question that begs itself, is to what end?” he questioned.

'Battles have been raging nonstop'- Hon Malone

According to the Minister, now is a critical time for Virgin Islanders to stand in unity against each of the battles in which the territory is engaged in, whether willingly or forcefully.

At a time when the territory is facing many challenges due to the pandemic and people, like everywhere else in the world, are faced with difficulty, the VI Opposition has been on the warpath, attacking the government at every turn.

“Battles have been raging non-stop for 30 consecutive months while and since February 25th, 2019,” the Minister said regarding challenges of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration since taking office.

Some of the battles, he said, include the high-level framework that was issued following the Hurricanes of 2017, the battle surrounding the unfavourable terms of the loan guarantee and the battle surrounding the sweeping mandate signed to the RDA following the Hurricanes of 2017 in progress and the battle of sourcing non-sovereignty restricting funds for the funding of recoveries from hurricanes of 2017.

Finally, he said the Virgin Islands is facing the battle of the UK-sponsored Commission of inquiry, while at the same time battling the global coronavirus pandemic in progress.

“It is only through prayers and solidarity that these battles can be won, all other actions are distractions, smoke, and mirrors,” Hon Malone detailed.

14 Responses to “VI Opposition appears to be working with ‘Instructions’- Hon Malone”

  • .... (30/07/2021, 15:07) Like (43) Dislike (4) Reply
    u working off of instruction yourself so relax
  • DON Q (30/07/2021, 15:08) Like (38) Dislike (20) Reply
    Why Marlon don’t call a ndp Congress meeting? Them same people writing for him will not even vote for him in congress

    Thing to talk
  • TORTOLIAN (30/07/2021, 15:10) Like (8) Dislike (28) Reply
    YOU COULD NOT SAY IT ANY BETTER. IM SORRY FOR THEM THATS WHY THEY CAN'T GET PEOPLE TO JOIN NDP..
  • Marlon doing a Good Job (30/07/2021, 15:57) Like (33) Dislike (7) Reply
    Been the opposition leader I am very impressed with Marlon.. . When he was with the NDP Govt I didnt think much of him, but now he is my hero, He is doing a great Job of informing the people of the wrongs this Rectless, and irresponsible govt is doing..He has even turned into a very good and elequent speaker...Keep the good works up hon Penn. .Dont mind the noise.
  • Citizen (30/07/2021, 16:49) Like (33) Dislike (2) Reply
    Seriously, so the Opposition and voters must march lock stock in tune to the VIP music, dont ask questions, just stay quiet like mou mou.

    Seriously Carvin. No accountability.
  • Dancing in the sunshine (30/07/2021, 17:08) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
    Let me be clear from the beginning. Whatever statement being made or have made about the V.I.P will not move my unwavering support for the V.I.P. However, some of the V.I.P. supports are quiet when these people are p
  • .... (30/07/2021, 17:30) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    #Extraterrestrials
  • Goodness (30/07/2021, 21:59) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    So what you are saying is if anyone says anything that you don’t agree with it is a conspiracy.. really! This is like the second graders running the country. You don’t like challenge then do a better job.
  • Hon. Carvin Malone, stop fussing, and stressing, The oppostion is to oppose. What else do you expect, agreement with the ruling team? (30/07/2021, 22:11) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are overblowning this thing man. Had the present administration been more transparent, and fairminded there will have been less issues to oppose. Calm down, sir. Take 3 breath of fresh slowly. Hold each breath for as long as you can, then breathe out slowly. Pray to God for needed faith. Read, follow, and obey His Word of truth. God loves the government team, and the opposition team, too.
  • Interested (31/07/2021, 07:23) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Carvin, you are all using the pandemic for political expediency. You need to focus on healthcare and the disaster happening at the hospital. Take care of the needs and lacks.
    The opposition and anyone have the right to express their opinions. There are serious issues in the healthcare arena. Those of us who have relatives in there can testify
  • Please Health Minister, Hon. Carvin Malone,, can you please update us more often on the covid-19 issue? (31/07/2021, 08:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep us inform in the most important issue to us.
    We are ancious to know. So far, the anti-covid-19 virus vaccination drive is steadily, and positively progressing. Stay on coarse.
  • district # 5 (31/07/2021, 11:55) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    penn aught to understand not because his political post is oppression leader that he have to oppose every thing: 13 were voted for on election day to move the territory forward and somehow this message not getting across: bring 13 ideas to the table or while you standing apposing during house sitting take time to offer up some suggestions not be a clown at every meeting of the house


  • care (31/07/2021, 15:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Speak out Mr Penn its your right the foot stools who getting thier plams greesed would not say anything not even if they getting their eye balls poked out sence they dont have wrong is wrong .why all the hatred for ndp.they are people Gods handy work .rember Gods words LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR.


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