Opposition to host marathon LIVE before confidence vote
Just days ahead a planned no-confidence vote against Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s government, scheduled for October 18, members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition are set to host a special three-hour LIVE broadcast event on Tuesday, October 15, from 7 pm to 10 pm.
The event will be broadcast across various platforms, including ZBVI Radio, Facebook Live, CBN Radio 90.9 FM, and TOLA Radio. The LIVE event will allow residents to engage directly with the Opposition on critical issues. The topics for discussion include their motion of no confidence, the state of the Virgin Islands, and the use of public funds. The Opposition encouraged the public to participate actively, emphasising that it is the public’s opportunity to speak out.
“It’s your time to speak and be heard! Let your voice be heard,” they said in a notice about the broadcast event.
The no-confidence motion, led by Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton, reflects growing concerns about the current government’s performance. In a recent statement, Skelton expressed dissatisfaction with how the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration has managed critical issues, such as economic challenges and governance.
The Opposition Leader was particularly vocal over the apparent financial strain on the government, noting recent budgetary errors that led to a nearly $20 million shortfall for public servant salaries and pension benefits. “Where is the money coming from? Because we have made a nearly $20 million mistake in the salary increases and budgeting that we did for civil servants and public servants increases and pension benefits,” Skelton said in a recent interview.
Skelton questioned whether the government’s priorities align with the needs of the people, especially small businesses struggling in the current economic climate.
Opposition members accused the government of dodging the no-confidence vote after Premier Wheatley removed the motion previously from the House of Assembly’s agenda over procedural issues.
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Trying ah ting , only when he need support he comes back down to earth / but the power struggle continues/ we might give the WIGGED ONE AH DO / it cannot get any worse than it already is
The people need to also gather signatures (petition for the removal of the Premier) and march from Legislative Building to Governor’s Office and present it. This guy is way beyond overbearing. Who does he really thinks he is? It’s the voters in the 7th District elected him. They need to get his behind out of the House Of Assembly!
You are wright we put a man in our district seat but none of us voted for a premier the constitution needs to be upgraded where the entire British virgin island vote for a premier and deputy premier
Truth
The current Premier is an instrument of final disaster fir these VI.
Putting all personalty ies and friendship aside;
Natalio Wheatley’s actions pertaining to aspects,predominantly financial decisions pertaining to these VI are disastrous for these VI.
He must be removed as Premier
our master done show ar-yo he is dancing to ( MC HAMMER’S SONG ) can’t “TOUCH THIS ” / let’s try the blame game again ” it the UK , GOVERNOR OR HOW ABOUT THEM SLAVE MASTERS DOING IT TO US , OR PERHAPS OUR CANARY ON THE YELLO SITE HAS ALL THE REASONS TO JUSTIFY LABELING THEM WHITE BOYZ AS USUAL – WHEN WE FULL KNOW WE IS WHO DESTROYING OURSELVES
Can we call in, or do we have to attend?
Give the Premier a chance. Look to build up the place regardless of party. Submit your ideas for the good of all, for the good of country. That is what the leaders long ago did whether they were in office or not. Young bright minds will not be interested in getting into politics if there is so much infighting and a public that is willing to follow the most brash politicians.
This song of the soil,descendant of abortion of the best the BVI has to offer has proven to be another of our worse enemies. Who or What has propelled him in this anti safety direction? Who what has control of his sensibilitiesand abilities? Is it a lack of mental development. Is it a whisper in his ear threatening his stability of a peaceful and harmonious home life? A home and country which stands to fall as a result of his arbitrary decisions and actions.
Who and where stands to gain from his actions? Be ot monetarily and/or egotistically. We dont!!! Not we a tall tall!
This elected disastrous Official must be stopped. He must be removed from his position as a functioning Premier of these VI.
Notvtomorrow but now.
and ain’t nothing ya’ll can do about ,so ya’ll need to chill out
Reall? In places with fair and democratic goovernments and legislators, the eoterate has. the given right to vote for Governer, seats of the congress and otheoors Anyone who scornes at this view knows not democracy in its true meaning and essence.