‘Elders’ need to exit politics
Political commentator and media owner Cindy Rosan has suggested that certain “elders” in the local political space should retire and give the territory a chance to advance.
Among the people Rosan named are current long-time elected leaders, as well as those who’ve enjoyed close proximity to politics over the years.
“It’s time for the elders to exit stage left: Ronnie Skelton, Kedrick Pickering, Julian Fraser, Lorna Smith, and I’m going to put John Cline in it too. All of them are from the same pack. Give it a rest, go home and let the BVI breathe,” Rosan said in a Facebook Live session on April 8. “We’re tired of your form of leadership and we’re not going to go anywhere under your leadership.”
Rosan said this group and others like them have outdated political views that are undemocratic. As an example, she cited Bishop John Cline’s position that the newly formed Opposition Alliance ousted Ronnie Skelton because they couldn’t wait their turn.
Rosan said such a view is wrong, as leadership should only be determined based on what the territory needs and what voters choose.
“We need to stop this entitlement. It’s how the country is feeling and it’s what the country wants. A leader will come out based on that. We can’t think that Ronnie needs his turn, then Marlon needs his turn, etc. That’s a strong sense of entitlement and it’s not in the betterment of the country,” Rosan posited to viewers.
When it comes to the kind of political leaders the BVI needs, the public holds mixed views. Some believe seasoned politicians have the wisdom and expertise the territory could benefit from, while others believe the younger generation is poised to take the BVI to the next phase of advancement.
Still, others hold that the territory needs the right blend of senior and junior elected leaders to make the Virgin Islands prosperous.
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This broke evil mo mo again bvi news please stop
Do the grafting
Cindy is right. Some of those same ones used to cuss Ralph and say he is old and should go home. And now they are acting worse than Ralph. When the NDP started those guys said they only wanted two terms and that’s it. They were in their 40,s and 50,s at that time. Now they are in their 70’s and still around even though most of them have nothing to offer. Ronnie is 73. Kedrick is desperate to return at 70 years. Lorna Smith is 74. Fraser is 75 years. Time to give it a rest.
Maybe it is time for another 3 person march and protect by this **tcase and her two supporters!
.. but take a look at what happens when you give the helm to a young politician.. just look at our premier.. his priorities are all wrong.. you think MW will be any different? I don’t think so. All that will change is that people like you will support his rational behavior because you are eating from his pocket.. that all. So the stealing will continue. The hiring of friends and family will still continue… just this time you will be eating from it so you won’t complain… Cindy stop your one sidedness ! You know exactly why and what you are doing. Lol.
If the premier had given you that money you seek you would have been right on his laps. Roof roof!
For such a young not bad looking woman you have very evil ways.. that makes you very unattractive!
All the mess in the house of assembly is being caused by the elderly. Lorna cause Natalio to be Premier. Fraser gave him an increased majority for his own selfish reasons. Ronnie caused the destruction of NDP and now he is once again being disruptive because he lost the leader of the opposition position. So yes Cindy, them need to go the h**l home.
Agreed. Frazer/Fraser needs to go home. 3rd district is/been diminishing. no economic progress, no social change, no legislation push forward by him, horse racing crippled in HIS district, and now with him as 2nd in command. there still isn’t any change as if he been a back bencher or an appointed member cabinet. 1Can’t believe he’s silent with the mountains that were installed as “speed bumps” in the 3rd that made the drainage system worse. Go Home Roger!