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AG to rule on embattled Speaker Moses

- HoA meeting set for October 2, 2018
September 27th, 2018 | Tags:
Many residents, civil society and the media believe it is a conflict of interest for Honourable Ingrid A. Moses-Scatliffe, to still be presiding over the House of Assembly. Photo: Facebook
The House of Assembly will meet on October 2, 2018 for the Second Sitting of the Fourth Session. Photo: VINO/File
The House of Assembly will meet on October 2, 2018 for the Second Sitting of the Fourth Session. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: September 10, 2018 marked the official night of confirmation for Ms Ingrid A. Moses-Scatliffe, as a National Democratic Party (NDP) At large candidate after the new co-leader Hon. Myron V. Walwyn (AL) pushed for her.

However, her run for public office caused controversy in The House of Assembly (HoA), as many of the old guard see Moses-Scatliffe's retainment of the House Speaker position as an abuse of power and conflict of interest. 

Morally wrong?

While many elected members have said to our newsroom that legally, Moses-Scatliffe can remain Speaker, morally and ethically the situation is wrong. In the West Minister System of Government as practice, the Speaker is expected to be impartial and Mrs. Moses-Scatliffee appears to be abusing privileges.

One senior member of the ruling NDP who is the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. The Hon Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) had the courage to go public to condemn her action calling it a blatant abuse of power which undermines the House as an institution.

Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) who also took the same position as Hon Pickering wanted the Speaker to recuse herself while the issue was being raised.  However, she did not and stated that she had asked the Attorney General, Hon Baba Aziz to grant his opinion on the matter.

The HoA will meet on October 2, 2018 for the second sitting of the fourth session and Mr. Aziz is expected to give his ruling then. The public is anxious for the desolation of the HoA to give way for a new general election.

11 Responses to “AG to rule on embattled Speaker Moses”

  • 123 (27/09/2018, 12:08) Like (31) Dislike (16) Reply
    she needs to go?
  • wize up (27/09/2018, 12:08) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    what’s new: business affiliates: law firm associates: executes transactions on behalf of administration: what’s wrong with establishing official poltical ties....
  • ABC (27/09/2018, 12:18) Like (38) Dislike (13) Reply
    she better not still be sitting
  • Kirk (27/09/2018, 14:33) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    Who vote for her to be still sitting need to go as well.
  • wize up (27/09/2018, 14:50) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply

    just putting this out there: the modern day Virgin Islands society is very skillful at tearing down its own people: how come no member of the parliament stands up and question why post that our-people can fill is handed off to others: our people ran the ports for many many years but now none of our people have enough common sense to fill that post(its a fact so don’t get mad at me)...the future of our grandchildren is at stake in this place our forefathers work so hard for: no current political conversations about our future or the future of the territory(just a bunch of he say; she say: old talk)...we need leadership with vision; where will this territory been in the next 30 years(in the hands of China or the hands of the Virgin Islanders)

  • serious? (27/09/2018, 15:38) Like (5) Dislike (19) Reply

    This is a country based on the rule of law! Whether you like it or not the Speaker is not subject to assumptions.
    If any of those talking knew anything about morals or ethics then they should take their own advice and get out of town. 

  • Interested (27/09/2018, 17:14) Like (13) Dislike (15) Reply
    What makes her embattled. She is an attorney,don’t you think she knows her legal rights .
    • hah (27/09/2018, 22:00) Like (11) Dislike (12) Reply
      @interested, Dummy as mentioned many times its not illegal, it's unethical, unfair, immoral. This is typically the same situation why family members and close friends are prevented from sitting as a juror on the case of another family member or friend. It can create doubt in the legitimacy of the process.
      • wize up (28/09/2018, 04:51) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
        @ hah: the speak of the house does not give any personal rulings on matter before the house: simply listen to the sittings from the house of assembly; most of the matters are put to a vote: those in favor & does against: the most personal input I have heard from the speak of the house was set a time limit for members under other business: all 13 members are given the same duration of time: very man mouth shut while a non belonger up in here making almost 40 thousand every month: which one of our sons or daughters is offered such payments(cat cut your tongue on those vexing issues) but we continue taking pleasure in belittling our people(the book of rules are only applicable to “we”)
  • Charley Rose (28/09/2018, 07:45) Like (20) Dislike (9) Reply
    I am disappointed about the level of thinking of some people in this country. I would appreciate if someone is not aware of the process of he parliamentary procedure then such person must acquaint themselves before blowing hot air. It is very plain and fair that it is unethical for the speaker to remain in the position of speaker and preside over the sitting and being impartial. She should resign immediately.

    The speaker being a lawyer should know that she has crossed the lines. Whether she is from here or not, the law is the law. If she is allowed to remain in her position as speaker then public servants should be allowed to express their political affiliation to the party of their choice while being employed.
  • trrefdrfds (28/09/2018, 14:27) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    SHE JUST HER CHANCES OF BEING ELECTED. SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE THE RIGHT THING. BUT THEY LOVE TOO MUCH MONEY AND BECAUSE THEY WITH NDP THEY THINK THEY COULD DO ANYTHING AND GET AWAY WITH IT. MYRON YOU TOO KNOW BETTER, YOU ALL SINKING YOU OWN SHIP DUE TO YOUR IGNORANCE AND ARROGANCE. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU.


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