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Governor purchases new top of the line SUV Range Rover for over $90K plus
It has cost taxpayers some $90,000.00 plus, with no help from the United Kingdom. The post of Governor, like the Premier’s and the Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), comes with a vehicle and a driver.
Other public officers also drive Government vehicles negotiated via their employment, as well as some Ministers of Government.
Poor judgment by Governor?
Critics of Mr Jaspert; however, have said it was poor judgement to allow such a huge amount of money to be spent on a vehicle at this time when the country is ‘hurting’ and there have been little or no help from the United Kingdom.
It also confirms that the office of the unelected governor is now more a liability to the Territory than an asset, having had to go to the Consolidated Fund to make this purchase. Many sources close to the situation said “it was so bad that they had to move money around to make this purchase possible for a vehicle in these hard times.”
It should be noted that VI taxpayers also maintain the upkeep of Government House and pay staff to provide services to the Governor.
The controversial governor’s popularity has hit rock bottom following the election in 2019 of a new government. Under the former National Democratic Party (NDP) regime, he was running the country. Governor Jaspert has reportedly told many persons that he “will not be sidelined” and now holds many press conferences like an elected official.
Governor above the law?
The senior UK public officer has been under fire for alleged violation of the constitution, thinking he is above the law, his selective attention to good governance and turning a blind eye to some issues under his portfolio.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), a subject under his remit, has been under scrutiny for using excessive force on civilians, and public internal spats within the ranks; however, the Governor has not addressed any of these vexing issues but found time to issue a statement on a cartoon, an action many said trivilised his office.
Symbol of colonialism?
Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, a radio commentator, has been educating the public about the Governor’s role and that his office signifies that the Virgin Islands has been and continues to be colonised by the British.
When a call was made to the governor today, July 17, 2020, about his lavish spending on a vehicle, we were told that he is on a ‘Staycation’ and could not be reached.
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), the veteran legislator, brought a motion to the HoA in late May, 2020, to reprimand Mr Jaspert for his violation of the Audit Act, having submitted the report on the NDP Government’s Financing of BVI Airways a month late to the HoA.
Speaker of the HoA, Hon Julian Willock has also publicly sparred with the Governor over his attempts to interfere with the legislative branch.
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95 Responses to “Governor purchases new top of the line SUV Range Rover for over $90K plus”
I hope the damn cor888 came with the vehicle he did this with our money in these difficult time
my money too fool
A local police need to be driving that.
Free gas, free insurance, free tyres and upkeep, AND the just have to have a free $85,000 car of their choice? WRONG. That needs to change!
Each of those Rovers, and there are lots of them, is worth 3 Vitaras!
This is Jeopardy||
Can anyone tell me the last time the UK gave the Virgin Islands money?
this is time for REPARATIONS AND APOLGY FROM THE UK BUT YET WE FINDING OURSELVES STILL FINANCE THE QUEENS SUBJECT
I remember how they jumped on the speaker and premier over their vechicle but on here saying a w**** m** deserve it SET OF HOUSE N*****
Which local CEO drives a Honda? As humans, when we progress it feels nice to drive a nice car, sleep in a nice bed, and eat at nice restaurants.
Before you comment- please know I am born and bred in the BVI so, I know my people and many of us are sad, unhappy and misguided individuals.
We had several previous government officials who did one or two things which were questionable. We have had several previous governors who were sent to govern, but did not interact nor made an impact on the island let alone accept the locals.
For f sake, give the man a chance. Let him be human. You all don't think he too, has feelings? How can you all come and write such terrible things and feel no way? If any of the nay sayers get into any problems and he is one person that can help, please be willing to also say- you ain't want his help.
Has this pandemic not help anyone realise how fickle life is? Here we are trying to survive in a world being crippled by a virus. People wake the hell up.
Tortola can not continue like this. This behaviour will hinder tourism and growth. Look at the bigger picture.
Your children and grandchildren are not impacted by his vehicle but the attitudes of our people are.
This man has been the best governor we've had. But look beyond him and think about the future of the BVI. From my seat, things are looking grim and the last thing we need is delusional people who can not see beyond their own belly.