Public rallies to save Dameon Percival’s home
Amid reports that the home belonging to Dameon Percival is set to be auctioned, members of the public have started donating funds to help the outspoken talk show host keep the property.
According to reports, roughly $30,000 needs to be raised this week to prevent the National Bank from putting up the property for sale.
Percival is a co-host of the Morning Braff radio show on Tola radio and is known for being an unapologetic critic of government officials. News that his property is set to be sold had been making the rounds on local social media circles but it was highlighted by Cindy Rosan who joined the Morning Braff radio show earlier this week.
“Dameon’s house is up for sale and since last week when that hit the papers and someone sent it to me, I’ve been disturbed and I’ve been thinking about how he can be helped,” Rosan stated. “Just like me, Dameon has put himself on the line for this territory and he has used his voice for this territory.”
Rosan said many people have reached out to ask her how they can assist Percival with funds to keep his house — a major wealth-building asset for Virgin Islanders. She also added that Percival’s income earning capabilities have been affected by public figures who have victimized him.
“I’m not asking for the government to bail out Dameon. We all know that the government — and I will call names — who could have assisted and who also brought him to this point,” said Rosan you proceeded to name past and present government legislators who she alleges had a strong hand in Percival’s home facing foreclosure.
She further accused one former high-ranking government official — a known controversial figure — of using his influence to ensure Percival does not get a job in government.
“So I’m not looking for the government to bail out Dameon, I’m looking for us as a community to assist,” Rosan said.
As the show continued, residents called in and pledged funds to assist the talk show host. Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Carl Dawson, who was a guest on the show, also pledged to contribute to the cause.
“As a community, we can no longer sit back and watch those that we hire to work in our best interest turn our lives upside down. It’s time to fight back. It’s time to rally behind our people as a community. Fight back. Help Dameon save his home. Not only for him but his children. Thirty thousand dollars will save Dameon’s house. That is 300 persons giving $100,” Rosan said in a Facebook post.
Percival’s supporters further advised that persons may also go to the National Bank and to make contributory payments.
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These updeislun folks always with their hands out. Begging and taking.
Hanging their hats higher than they could reach.
If he can’t pay the bank and the construction just start how is he to continue
finish and maintain what he cannot afford.
Boy go siddungg!
Cut your loss Mister and go pick up a broom.
Learn sense!…Stay in your lane! and keep your mouth shut!
He was given a break before but didnt live up to his end of the bargain.
Morning live with in your means look a job in the private sector if you cant find one in government.
Cindy shouldn’t have blamed anyone for Mr. Percival’s predicament, now isn’t the time and it is going to rub people the wrong way, show some humility you are asking the public to support people (the both of you) who aren’t universally loved to put it mildly
A casualty of a political war
Sir,you cannot afford now and have no way to do so going forward.
A first hand lesson for you,Rosan and other NonBvislanders with no reality in the concept of home ownership and building. Tain cheap…Now
you and your fans might gain insight into land lord’s sacrifice and financial realities.
A different perspective when renting.
Big hardback Black man,shameless gimmee.
You a bunch of miserable people. You all caused fuss at election’s over the greedy bill BUT who were the people that called it when it first started before it became law ?? yep the same people who you telling to keep their mouths shut. Unless you want Government to run rough over everyone with no one keeping them in check you should celebrate and help those that have the guts and integrity to put themselves in the firing line and try to make the BVI better for all of us.
I agree he should find a job in the private sector or find something else BUT that doesn’t mean you can help a fellow person and give him $10.
Be nice people because we need these people to stop the Politicians becoming self serving arrogant know it alls.
strpppppssss any body that help this man is a plum fool! we all in hard times and strugglin one way or another, yal really think yal cudda call on this man if you couldnt pay ur rent and he “rally” around you. Dont be stupid. He need go look wuk and not help, big man like you. The same energy u have on the radio for ppl, keep that same energy for the bank and for your accountability to your own responsibilities…. nonsense if i ever seen it!
Has he not been making payments for a very long time? so why bother helping him, he had funds, just mispent them? A hard lesson learned, and i am eyeing up that property for the auction!
GTFOH
Why should I pay this man’s mortgage?
The fact that Sindee is asking persuades me not to pay. Who is going to employ either Sindee or Dameon in the private sector? Sindee got f**ed, and now lives on crumbs from her constant publicity stunts.
If I hear anybody advertizing on her blog, I boycott them.
Good for him I saw him on stage with the ndp they knife him now
Well, it would seem that those with the last name seem to all have the same problem…and that’s sad.
LOL, well said. What a shame, to have a grown man who’s a radio host and political commentator who comments on the failings of government, is himself a failed adult. LOL.
No shame in this man game.
None whatsover.
I neh wah see wuss.
And the audacity to be passing blame.
As a private citizen who has had their name baselessly slandered on the radio by this man, despite never having had an interaction with him in any way, shape or form, nothing has put a smile on my face like hearing of his troubles.
Perhaps his house is made of glass?
His father is a big shot in the states plus he has been helped and forgiven before. He is a well educated man. We have to find out what is his real problem?
Wasn’t he in Delilah’s corner?
Before I put up my hard earned money towards this, can someone list out what he’s done for this territory aside for talking and talking passionately? Honestly…
Bravo Cindy. You alone comprise the Noel Lloyds, Rudolph Falkners and others known as past heroes, and represent the modern heroes and sheroes. It only takes one to lead the charge, others will follow if its a worthy cause. You have done well, don’t mind the critics. I pray God’s blessings on you and your children in Jesus Name.
@brother look a job in the private sector you say with his attitude and mouth he wouldn’t last, he wants to be on the gravy train no work but collect a pay. You ever really look at the guy how he moves sluggish and lazy. Since taxi commission nothing business people are listening to this guy people want value not confusion on a work place.
Mr. Percival feel free to ask Mr. Wheatley for assistance since he has $250,000.00 to contribute to a free party.
POINT BLANK
Smurf help your manz. All them big timers in NDP should help their guy!
Damion is divisive and unruly, if this is what he chooses for himself, why should good people help him? He speaks too much I’ll about this country and the government!
Struuuuuppppesssss
As usual, blame the government. There are private entities where he can seek out employment or he can start his own business. But to come here to ask for help for him while painting him as a victim is counterproductive. He made choices as well that contributed to his financial situation. To make this issue political shows how ridiculous we have become here. There are many others who are in the same predicament and they have been working tirelessly to address it. They have not blamed the government but have responded by working to raise the money to address their issues. He should prioritize his finances before he comes on this platform to be some sort of martyr. That’s common sense.
SO IF HE GETS THIS MONEY RAISED TO PAY THE BANK HOW WILL HE BE ABLE TO CONTINUE MAKING THE PAYMENTS WITHOUT A JOB?
IF HE’S NOT WORKING, HOW WILL HE CONTINUE TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS?
WHAT SENSE IT MAKE FOR HIM TO ASK FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC AND ALLOW THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN
AGAIN?
MR.PERCIVAL HAVE TO FIND HIMSELF A JOB SO HE CAN PAY HIS BILLS. KEEPING A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD IS VERY IMPORTANT.
BY THE WAY, WHAT HAPPEN TO THE WOMAN WHOSE NAME IS ALSO ON THE LOAN? SHE NEED TO DO HER PART AS WELL.
So let me get this straight, he loses his big Government job and because he is unable to get another big Government job, he can’t pay his bills and we have to help him? If I’m not mistaken this man has some kind of qualifications and has worked in mid-upper level management private and public sectors. Why can’t he get a job? If you need $30K to avoid losing your home it means you have been behind quite a while so why did it come to this? These guys are setting a dangerous precedence with this issue and should be careful. I’m sorry for him but I don’t see why people that get up every day, go to work, ply their trade to make ends meet, are being asked to bail out someone who is on the radio shouting all day instead of seeking employment to handle his responsibilities.
So let’s say we give him $30K now, then what? Nowhere in this conversation have I heard the young man seeking employment at all so what bulls**t is this? Cindy and others are just s**k in their f**king heads and completely oblivious to how the real world works!
Karma coming bk at him for calling down nathalio
Government is controlling the private sector as well. Remember they need work permits.
Dameon is indeed being victimized. Even the private sector is refusing to hire him because they need unwarranted work permits and other favors from government and are afraid. This dude was even refused a taxi licence. What he needs to do is have a sit down with the Governor with the hope of him bring able to issue him with certain rights because he needs to be working at home where people come from far and wide to work. We know that people cannot be forced to hire him but there is no reason for him to be denied a trade licence to try and help himself.
It is for calling down the vip government. However, What they need to do is try to do right by the people and stop being vindictive. The Bvi is a small territory so they think they can do as they please. They will all end up with dementia because I am sure lots keep them up at night.
Dem say he don’t support them. In essence government supports who supports them, everyone else sucks salt.
@facts what would be our return on this, with the 250k being spent I see hotels, restaurant, rentals, taxi making a dollar what will Damien give back nothing. By the sweat of your brow not by hand out or payouts. What you all fall to realize if he gets the money now to stop the sale what will change 6 months from now same position and will he expect the same help He not even trying to help himself just making excuses and finding fault as if Government is only employer .
Who he father is ?
Where to donate. We have to help each other
YOU ALL ARE GIVING THE OUTSIDE WORLD A GOOD VIEW OF HOW EVIL SOME OF YOU MINDS ARE , AND AS THE SAYING GOES , THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE , SO CONTINUE EXPRESSING YOUR TRUE INNER FEELINGS ?
This is so unfortunate. Damian is a good Guy. Cindy and Damian are Born here and are entitle to equal opportunity in spite of their political and personal views..The same people who are oppressing them, when Britain and the Governor call them to account they run all over for help, UN, Caribbean leaders..The question is. Whats Damian plan to keep his house going forward..?
How ya’ll got this man and his partners business on the street. I hate to read stuff like this. Dameon hold your head up bro. I know this is not easy for you. I hope things improve for you and soon. I wish I could help.
Don’t bite the hand that feed you and your family.
Get a real job, man up and pay your damn mortgage! What a load of crap, asking for public help cause he won’t get an actual paying job. Sum’s up this place, don’t wan a work, so just gimme gimme. Shameful.
@Escuela
Why does it always come down to ‘NonBVIslanders’? Lol y’all piss me off so bad. Everybody who is ANYBODY knows that building a house is not cheap. It’s not a NonBVIslander issue, it’s a money management issue.
Dameon’s ATH Movil is 544-3392, or you can contact Cindy Rosan on Facebook or drop it off at Tola Radio Station. Thanks for your donation.
Thank you for your donation…. for those wondering your donations can be sent to Dameon via ATH Móvil 544-3392 or drop it off at Tola Radio Station. You can also contact Cindy Rosan on Facebook to arrange drop off/pick up.
I understand how you feel…but never rejoice over someone’s downfall?
We are in a predicament here because as a people we have been staying in our lane and not speaking out to the injustices heaped upon us by our”leadership”. We all should be speaking up more! We don’t hold ourselves or anyone accountable, but keep hoping for good. It’s NOT working!
At the end of the day by 12:17pm June 28th, 2023 $30k+ was raised by those who chose to donate. If you didn’t donate keep stepping and stop hating. After the hating the $30,000 was raised BOOOOM!!!
Bulls**t. He work by CCT…. He work by Taxi…. I heard him on the radio asking an NDP candidate why they get fired from their job but he ain’t telling nobody why he loose his jobs. Talking about he send in for job, 100’s of jobs and he can’t get none. Looking sympathy.
The BVI like honest people to work. They don’t want to take their hard earned money and pay th**ving people.
He’s a strong young man. If Gov’t ain’t hire him, He can do other work. Go and Cut bush. Do construction work more than be on the radio station talking people business who better than you. You and Cindy in the same category so that’s why she try to help because she so know she soon have to look help she self.
Sorry for the people who take their hard earned money to go help you. It have people who need that money more than him. Give them the money. Older people need that money. Damian can help himself. I can’t wait for the house to go back up for sale. I’ll be the first one to bid on it. Make ya self a man. You thief from alll those people who give you that money. So many years you ain’t pay?. That means you willful. Get up lazy man and go look work.
But he remains a nothing.
Sans dignity,pride,a lo**r.
The roof over his head,uncertain.
I hope he don’t take the money and dissapear- I don’t put it past him. The money is the bank’s even though people are silly enough to put it in his account. The man is not ho**st.
The bank will take their money then take the house shortly- anyone helping this f–l is truly an id–t
You really don’t know Wheatley he is a l**r and he’s good at it he say he have God in him well this is a test for him. He Should not spite this man because he talk about him and also he’s selling this tortola to all kind of people not saying no name.
Despite all the negative comments, the money was raised in short order. Will he be able to keep his house in the long run, only time will tell. But at least he now has a fighting chance. We have all spent money (over $100) on things that didn’t last for long, like drinks, strippers, sex, fake hair…no?
@o brother, the foolishness they do in government they can never do it in the private sector, that’s why they always want government job
This is real in the BVI. A lot of people failure unknowingly is because of dirty hands and dirty hearts. They can make you lazy, dont want to work.. Or whenever you go for an interview the interviewer sees nothing good in you..They can make you lose everything you have…The bad part is these dirty satanics have you blaming yourself and others for the bad they are doing..
Disgusted …
The money for the cars his Boss collecting for for years,and no one get the car/cars up to now…where is the money from that? Ask your Boss for help set of theft!!