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Willock hits back @ libellous Guavaberry Media article

The erroneous article by Guavaberry Media was published today, October 23, 2024. Photo: Guavaberry Media
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock, right, is hitting back at accusations against him by Guavaberry Media owned by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’, left. Photo: Facebook/File
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock, right, is hitting back at accusations against him by Guavaberry Media owned by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’, left. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), left, was today, October 23, 2024, fired from her post as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, right, was made the new Deputy Premier and given the portfolios of Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Labour and Immigration. Photo: Facebook
Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), left, was today, October 23, 2024, fired from her post as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, right, was made the new Deputy Premier and given the portfolios of Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Labour and Immigration. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Guavaberry Media, which only yesterday, October 22, 2024, had to publicly apologise to CIBC for an erroneous article it published, is at it again.

Today, October 23, 2024, former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock is hitting back at allegations against him by Guavaberry Media owned by the controversial Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’.

The local tabloid alleged Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) was “sacrificed” to allow Mr Willock to run in the 2027 general elections.

Hon Smith was today fired from her post as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA was made the new Deputy Premier and given the portfolios of Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Labour and Immigration.

Guavaberry Media erroneously reported: “Reports from close VIP insiders, say that the deal offered to Honourable Julian Fraser would secure his retirement with a decent salary and payout via the ‘Greedy Bill’, and allow him to be able to retire from political office on a high note as a Minister. In turn, he would endorse Julian Willock for his run as District 3 Representative in the 2027 general election.

“It is believed that Julian Willock was a close, unofficial advisor to Lorna Smith.”

See statement below by former HoA Speaker Julian Willock

It has been brought to my attention and therefore, I have perused the libellous and defamatory report written by the miserable and hate speech queen of the Virgin Islands, Ms. Cindy Rosan in her article with the headline; ‘Lorna Smith sacrificed for Julian Willock run in 2027’

Firstly, like most Virgin Islanders I had no idea that the Premier Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley would have made a decision to fire a Minister, let alone Hon. Lorna G. Smith OBE whom I consider a friend. For transparency, I am a member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and a member of the party’s Third District Committee. No one advised me or the VIP third district committee about the Premier's move.

For Ms. Cindy Rosan to claim that it was a sacrifice for me for a supposed endorsement is rubbish, untruth and unfounded. I have had no such discussions with neither the Premier nor Hon. Julian Fraser or any of their agents, therefore, I call on Ms. Cindy Rosan to cease her defamatory posts and instead be responsible in publishing facts. I have tried my best to stay out of her way and not get roped into her wicked rants and attacks against other Virgin Islanders.

Let me assure the public that Ms. Rosan's article is unfounded and so I will humbly and politely caution Ms. Cindy Rosan that karma is real and when she is digging a hole for others, to please dig two.

I want to take this time to remind all residents of District Three of our annual Job Fair on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the grounds of Therapy Works located at Hannah Bay, Tortola.

33 Responses to “Willock hits back @ libellous Guavaberry Media article”

  • LOL (23/10/2024, 16:05) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
    HECKEL AND JECKEL AT IT AGAIN
  • Wow what a day in politics (23/10/2024, 16:59) Like (51) Dislike (17) Reply
    Cindy is not the bad guy here. She is always mostly correct in her breaking news, she brings mostly facts.

    Sure everyone gets it wrong 10% of the time! I think the big story is NW throwing a hero and a real leader, in Ms. Smith, under the bus for more power!

    He is saving his own skin while the country sinks.
    • huh (23/10/2024, 18:51) Like (14) Dislike (22) Reply
      Cindy lie full time
      • Just as bad. (24/10/2024, 05:36) Like (18) Dislike (12) Reply
        Anybody in authority who gives cindy the attention she desperately needs is just as foolish and bad as Cindy. Ignore the lady..Period!. She will eventually go away..
    • Rest up! (24/10/2024, 01:13) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
      Lorna far from being a hero, she has her own agenda and failed the bvi in multiple ways already.

      Based on what she went in HoA and say with the trust company which was false, even the staff in there shocked they didn’t even know they had automation cause Lorna ain’t telling the truth! Do some research and she will be exposed by this one fact!
  • Guest (23/10/2024, 17:02) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hansel and Gretel.
  • LOL (23/10/2024, 17:11) Like (13) Dislike (12) Reply
    Cindy now cant get the promised job from Lorna
  • Salty Cindy (23/10/2024, 17:14) Like (16) Dislike (35) Reply
    Its about time that she was held responsibly/accoutable for her reckless tabloid reporting. She continues to be envious of the success of VINO and instead of tring to learn journalistic standards and build her brand she prefers to sling mud and be partisan.
    • @Salty Cindy (24/10/2024, 09:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      So why ...... doesn't sue ....... for libel or at least ask for an apology or retraction? Mehn, we know ....... telling the truth. Somebody just got caught with their pants down.
    • @Salty Cindy (24/10/2024, 12:54) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      You wish you can step/walk in the real Cindy designer shoes. You’re the salty one, keep it moving and go get a life and stop being such a drama QUEEN!!!!!!
  • Margret Thatcher (23/10/2024, 17:51) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Time Will Tell...
  • Wop Wop (23/10/2024, 19:38) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
    Cindy is a local celebrity. Cindy speaks. everyone pays attention if you like her or not. FYI. Cindy have a lot of fans on the outside also.
    • @Wop Wop (23/10/2024, 21:07) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      You got that right.Cindy opens her mouth they go crazy. lol, if I drop $5.00 in my change bottle every time they drop Cindy’s name I would be a rich woman at the end of the year.
    • Like you (23/10/2024, 21:56) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
      @wop wop - fans like you? Who hide behind a username? Or the fans who never show up at the March? Of the fans who never liked comments or shared anything on their platforms?
      • @Like you (24/10/2024, 08:41) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
        You need to go back to the bush and have a DNA test to find out which one of the 20 donkeys you shag is the real father of little Billy Bob and his sisters . Stop shagging the donkeys in the bush.
      • facts (24/10/2024, 08:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        on point
      • @ Like you (24/10/2024, 16:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        You need to listen to the song CRAZY BY SEAL.
    • Nonsemse (24/10/2024, 05:19) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
      I don't listen to her. Only peopl3 who can't think foe themselves listens to her.
  • Hacker (23/10/2024, 23:30) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mika barry needs to stop
  • lodger (24/10/2024, 02:35) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    So MrWillock will not be standing at the next election? Thats good he made that clear.
  • Welllsaw (24/10/2024, 05:30) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Both of these people sell for the same price. They both wanab something they're not nor ever will be. They want to be premier....
    No thank you
  • 2024 (24/10/2024, 05:31) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    why all the drama over smith because these matters were in this territory over the many years

    she is not the only person in the territory given a political appointment as a minister and was removed

    As a people; some of we gets so emotional over politics and some of we have Financial struggles

    Those we vote into political office have secured themselves financially

    why missy don’t tell the folks how much was pocketed while holding such a government post

    A set them ran for political office during the last election; when last one of the come call simply to see how you and your loves one doing but next elections they will come again


  • Roger Burnett (24/10/2024, 07:21) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I hope someone is documenting, without fear or favour, all the political chicanery that has plagued the BVI since the 1970's. Therein lies the content of a best seller and an object lesson for future generations.
    • lodger (24/10/2024, 10:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Roger Burnett, me and the Beacon!
      • Roger Burnett (24/10/2024, 11:48) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ lodger.

        You'll find my book "For the Sake of the Children" a rich source of information. https://www.studiopublications.org/product-page/for-the-sake-of-the-children
  • Yessssssss (24/10/2024, 07:43) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
    TEAM CINDY FOR SURE. GIRLLLL YOU ROCK.
  • jack in the box (24/10/2024, 07:43) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
    Cindy needs mental help
    • @ jack in the box (24/10/2024, 15:45) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Please stop saying that. Why can't we be kind to each other. Its time we stop calling people crazy and making statements such as yours. There's a thin line between sane and insane. Today it might be me, tomorrow it can be you. We don't really know our stressors. By the way, are you a medical professional to make such a statement. I am not a friend of Ms Rosan however i hate when adults resort to name calling and making derogatory comments such as these. It speak volumes about that person. Please, stop it! Leatn to strike a balance in what you say, please. Lets pray for each other and for the Government and Opposition of these beautifully blessed Virgin Islands. God bless you Mr/Ms Blogger!
  • DownWest (24/10/2024, 07:56) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Willock will get D3 next time. FRAZER will back, Downwest is in favor
    • lodger (24/10/2024, 10:20) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Down West. See my comment above. He has as good as said that he wont be standing at next election. If he does, call him out.
  • d3 (24/10/2024, 15:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    fraser we beg you, get a haircut now you are in government again
  • Leak it (25/10/2024, 04:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where is the video of her with the white dude having se.....
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (25/10/2024, 09:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    IS SAYING )> THE LADY ) SO YOU PLAYING POSSUM ? ( THE ZHAR - GIRL TWO CAN PLAY THIS GAME , TEK YO CORNER YO BOI - GOING STRAIGHT TO THE TOP NOW AM GONNA TAKE THIS YOUTH TO SCHOOL


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