Hon Fahie not commenting on reports of 'joining' NDP
However, this was amidst brewing speculation that because of his issues within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) he was seeking a closer collaboration with the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Honourable Fahie has a very public tiff with Chairman of the VIP Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) regarding the position of Leader of the Opposition in the House of Assembly.
Honourable Fraser was eventually selected by Governor John S. Duncan OBE after they failed to come to a decision among themselves on the issue.
“As directed by my First District Committee and the people of the First District to concentrate on areas that will unite us as a people in an effort to develop the First District and the entire Virgin Islands in a respectful and effective manner without compromising transparency and accountability, I met with the Minister for Education [and Culture] as well as other Government Officials,” said Honourable Fahie in a statement to the media.
However, Honourable Fahie declined to respond to speculation that he was ‘joining forces’ with the Government by seeking to collaborate on projects. He also declined to respond to allegations that he was a sell-out.
“The agenda of the meeting with the Minister for Education and Culture focused on matters pertaining to the First District as well as other national issues for which the subjects discussed falls directly under the Minister for Education and Culture and his Ministry's duties and responsibilities,” said Honourable Fahie.
“I am humbled and thankful to God and the people of the First District for electing me and re-electing me to now be serving for the 5th consecutive term. In this respect I must now put the events of the recent General Elections aside and respectfully move forward to represent my people of the First District and the people of the entire Virgin Islands with honour,” he said.
“This responsibility I do not take lightly. For this reason I do not have to fight anyone for power because power has already been given to me again and again by God through the people of the First District."
Hon Fahie said he was cognizant that he must respect his employers’ continuous confidence in him and carry out his duties at all times in a manner where he is always steadfast in purpose and diligent in actions.
“I know that I cannot get everything I want for my First District people but I will continue to respectfully champion their cause to at least get what they need. Likewise I intend to exert the same desire and efforts for the people of the entire Virgin Islands without compromising my duties as an elected official especially in my current capacity as a Member of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition to ensure transparency, accountability, value for money, and policies and laws in the best interest of the people of the Virgin Islands,” he said.
Noting that the contents of the meeting as well as all other such meetings will be released in the not too distant future, he said, “Together we will always achieve more thereby ensuring that these Virgin Islands move to excellence and beyond.”
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Noting that the contents of the meeting as well as all other such meetings will be released in the not too distant future, he said, “Together we will always achieve more thereby ensuring that these Virgin Islands move to excellence and beyond.”
I am guessing the results of his discussions with the NDP will be revealed shortly after September 2. Hedging our bets are we Andrew?
This is a distortion, he is the largest VIP Vote getter for a district. Andrews move would prove a complete dismantling of the Virgin Islands Party. The Ch&$#man needs to stop acting like a spoiled little child and pay people who worked for the election. This is soo obvious mental midgets tricks are for kids!!!
If we get a new ferry dock, is it because of NDP or Andrew working to get a good deal?. Are schools going to improve because of NDP or because of an advocate asking? If other representatives stood up to work for their districts we would be farther along by NOT fighting with NDP but working together. I am not an Andrew fan but he is doing this right in my opinion. And if there ARE other candidates in the first, where are they and why aren't they more visible and involved? People want to get to know them.
Lavity had a VIP Party and them can't advance this party. Them aint want Fraser, saying he coarse like a razor; them can't see it's time for a NVIP? There are people who can revive it, but it is certainly not Dancia, Fraser or Andrew. So you see, when the fullness of time is come, the new leaders of the party will emerge. Not Zoe, Maynard, Rosan and Sherrie, so the only one in good standing is Karlie. Andrew and Fraser wouldn't want him at the helm, so Karlie has to find a good team of candidates -- not Far**a, either. He only want to be Premier and when there are events at the Cultural Centre, he cheering for St. Kitts -- when it comes to the loyalty of our country, he is not a Virgin Islander. So Karlie stands alone..
Oh the lesson you have learned my friend. You are so disrespectful!