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Thin-skinned leader? Turnbull says gov’t ministers fear being fired

D2 Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull.

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the government of being thin-skinned and suggested that ministers are apprehensive about voicing their opinions due to fear of dismissal.

Turnbull raised concerns about the government’s sensitivity to criticism while highlighting the need for more progress in various sectors.

“There’s an endless and continuing, almost sickening sound of chatter that over almost two years now is yielding no material benefit to the people and for the people of these Virgin Islands,” Turnbull said while speaking in the House of Assembly recently.

He emphasised the need for a comprehensive plan to address sectors such as finance, education, healthcare, social well-being, infrastructure, sports, and tourism. Turnbull noted that requests for such a plan are often perceived as attacks or disrespect.

“Rather than taking those questions and suggestions as a means to assist or help, it is viewed by the Premier and his government as an attack or ‘you’re being disrespectful’,” Turnbull said.

Turnbull expressed concern over the repercussions faced by those who challenge government decisions, stating that dissenting voices are often marginalised or dismissed. “I ain’t scared, but it’s frightening that when you do decide to challenge decisions taken and actions taken by this government, then you become public enemy number-one, two, three, four, and five,” he said.

“When you speak, you end up getting fired. If you don’t get fired, you get a WhatsApp telling you to resign,” Turnbull added. “We’ve seen that movie before, but it looks like it’s continuing. How can anybody just continue to just sit and agree, and agree, and agree.”

Turnbull further criticised the government’s leadership style, suggesting it lacks inspiration and instead relies on manipulation.  He quoted leadership expert John Maxwell, saying, “Leadership in its truest form is through inspiration. Those who can’t lead by inspiration resort to manipulation.”

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  1. SCAREDY CATS says:

    THEM SOFT

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  2. FACIAL EXPRESSION says:

    is saying )> MeLO ) well ah know U ain’t guine like wah guine say , BUT , yo doing ah Trump on we ( LIKE WE IS ALL YO CHILDREN

  3. LMAO says:

    They are afraid of loosing their jobs? Well at least they are feeling a taste of how the $6.00 an hour below the poverty line regular people. Can’t even afford a can of milk and two slices bread with $6.00.

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  4. Yawn says:

    This guy forgot that he served as Minister under this same Premier and did nothing different? All of these guys are the same s**t, they are only interested in power and prestige because they cannot achieve it in their own personal lives. There, I said it!

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    • @Yawn says:

      You are blogging for so; he brought back monetary assistance. Do your research

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      • @@yawn says:

        Monetary assistance from where? All it did was shifted thanks for the CoI because they were giving mostly to who voted for them. The funds is now in a better place for access by everyone.

  5. Listen up says:

    The only two people I like in Government is Mitch and Stacy.

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  6. Run says:

    All 13 members need to go . Cant you all see the way the Government is running no body want to invest in British Virgin Islands….

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  7. W*nkers says:

    On the guv side we got:

    Dawson – in a slumber and trying to find his youth again pulling any ole’ hen he can swindle

    Hodge – wakes up every so often from Disneyland to char drivel about ‘culture’ that has long since been eroded and replaced with greed!

    DeCastro – waiting for the next photo op while planning the next trip abroad while the schools suffer under her

    Rhymer – just clueless, lost and confused. Hoping that Frazer doesn’t come for him and biding his time until the Greedy Bill pension comes in

    Wheatley – trying hard to avoid the next PR crisis while trying to wait out his term and Greedy Bill pension +

    Frazer – salivating now he’s out the desert and has more income now than he had in over a decade. Patiently waiting to pounce on the opportunity to take over

    Wheatley N. – … Has tasted power and control now has no intention of relinquishing this position regardless of the costs. Has hired more political advisors than any other regional leader!

    In other words, when there are id**ts in power the people are well represented!

    The BVI’s cannot take another 2 years of stagnation, rising crime and inflation!!! Those elected to represent on the government side have forgotten why they are there and are for self interests.

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    • British Clown Islands says:

      Wish I could’ve liked this a million times. Don’t forget DeCastro is there to collect and allegedly give monies to her family.

      And Vincent & his 3 pcs suits to give out fruit baskets every week. That’s all he doing on VG

      Hodge could only talk about what they allow her to talk about. They take that “Junior” in Junior Minister very seriously.

      And if they don’t get N.Wheat out, he won’t tired spend tax money under the table for HIS best interest. You think he ain’t filling his * an off his poor decisions? The money we think he spending is just a rough figure.

  8. Turn Around says:

    Selfish
    Odd
    Wishy washy
    Amateur
    Narcissistic
    Deceptive
    Evil
    Evasive

    The tin man has little or no alloy,
    he’s just like fat boy

    He will scheme untill his time runs out,
    accuse people when froth take over his mouth.

    I like the dude and wishes well, and sincerely pray that he’ll turn away from hell.

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    • wouldnt want... says:

      Wow if you like him and he gets all those adjectives and descriptions I wouldnt want to see what you would say if you DID’NT like him.

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  9. Financial commitment. says:

    There goes your answer. Add the feeling of been powerful.. 99% will stay in the house. Only that 1% God fairing, courageous, country first is prepare to leave the house.

  10. Just My 2 Cents says:

    Doubt thats correct. Logically, if the Premier so chooses, then the Government will end in the minority. Will the Premier risk losing that status?

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