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Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker

- If confirmed she will be first Attorney and second female to hold the post in the VI
Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe, if confirmed as Speaker of the House of Assembly, will be the first Attorney and second female to ever hold the post.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI [Posted 6:47 am] - Virgin Islands News Online’s well placed sources within the Orlando Smith Administration are confirming that Attorney at Law and former Government Chief Registrar of Lands, Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now on the final list of candidates and could be nominated for the post of Speaker of the second House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI).

The first sitting of the second House of Assembly (HOA) will be held on Thursday December 8, 2011 in Road Town.

The new Leader of government business Premier Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith, when contacted by Virgin Islands News Online said: “I cannot confirm that, as there is an election process within the party and you never know until the election process is over.”

According to a source within the party, the final decision is expected today, Monday November 28, 2011 at the NDP’s caucus meeting.

Ms. Moses-Scatliffe, a partner in a local law firm, holds a LLM (Hons) degree from City University, London, England and a LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, England. She was admitted to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in July 2006 and to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the Territory of the Virgin Islands (BVI) in December 2006.

Prior to pursuing her legal studies in 2003, the likely front runner for the post of Speaker of the VI House of Assembly was Head of Operations at Barclays Bank Plc for several years.

Ms. Moses-Scatliffe completed pupilage and legal training at some of the leading law firms in the VI. Her academic background in legal and business gives her significant experience across a range of industry sectors as diverse as financial management, information technology and law. Ms. Moses-Scatliffe also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Management from St. Augustine’s College, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Ms. Moses-Scatliffe is also a Commissioner of Oaths and a former member of Capital Productions, the former group known throughout the VI for its generosity to local charities and its signature event the annual car and boat show. She is a member of the Rotary Club and has one daughter.

As of press time, the potential Speaker could not be reached by this news agency for a comment.

If Moses-Scatliffe becomes the Speaker of the second HOA, she will be the first Attorney to do so, and the second female. The first female Speaker of the HOA was current Deputy Governor V. Inez Archibald.

And if Attorney Moses-Scatliffe wins the support of the NDP house and caucus members, it is automatic that she will be the next Speaker, as the ruling NDP has a 9 to 4 majority over the Virgin Islands Party of opposition Leader Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE.

30 Responses to “Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe is now front runner for House Speaker”

  • Purcell Girls on the Rise (28/11/2011, 07:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Ingrid even if it is not confirmed yet........
    • billy b (28/11/2011, 12:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes purcell girl, this is the year of the sixth. New Representative for the sixth, Ingrid from the sixth, Myron grew up in the sixth and YEAHHHHHH, BILLY B, BORN IN THE SIXTH. WHOOOOOOOOO
  • Polo (28/11/2011, 07:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow NDP hit the jacpot here...a big step up from harrigan and Cluade Cline!
    • YEA (28/11/2011, 09:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I AM A VIP AND I THINK SHE LOOKS PROFESSIONAL THAN THOSE OTHER FOOL THE MAILMAN OR THE LOUD MOUTH 2ND DISTRICT MAN
  • loveann (28/11/2011, 08:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good to go. Molding the young professionals. Good move NDP. Ingrid I am confident that it will be so so I could proudly say CONGRATULATIONS.
  • Joycie (28/11/2011, 09:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Truly deserving of this. Wishing you all the best if you are appointed Speaker....
  • FLO (28/11/2011, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ingrid I am right behind you cheering you on every step of the ladder you climb. You are destined for greatness. Confirmed or not you go girl.
  • Family (28/11/2011, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Ingrid!!! I know you're the best person for this....
  • Big Head (28/11/2011, 09:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excellent me bouy much better than V. Inez and Roy Harrigan put to gether. NDP please vote of her the country will be proud!
  • school children say (28/11/2011, 10:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    myron walked with his stepmother and now his partner.....doc walked with his wife....this is really a family affair
    • dog (28/11/2011, 10:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      sounds like corruption
      • Crank Shaft (28/11/2011, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Why Julian Fraser don't muzzle his idiotic supporters? They don't realize Elections are over and they get their asses buss? Go look work!! LOL LOL!!! Sounds like what corruption, you see the woman qualifications? This isn't VIP who were just putting incompetent people in positions because of politics. The woman is qualified, move your backside, you're an empty kerosene pan that's why only negative you can spout!! Ya'll found vip loyalist/crumble yet? LOL LOL LOL!!!!
        • dem say (28/11/2011, 12:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          I am sure i know who this sounds like, but Why the hell you all always like to have Julien Frazer name in the cool aid? Keep off the man for he buss you all a$$$ and won the election now you haters still up and down calling the poor man name…move the hell on an govern….you got power now…..Fasier aint need to look no work!!! JAH MAN
          • TO: CRANK SHAFT (28/11/2011, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            yeap dat blog look like tis came from dey funny dude turn minister..he hate frazer an 3rd district..go ingrid you live & vote in dey 3rd now we got your back..we support you girlfriend...be careful wid day island man minister!!!
      • billy b (28/11/2011, 15:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You leave Ingrid and Myron alone, dont let them throw you off Ingrid. All you need to do is give Collin Scatliffe back his name and go back to Moses.
        • Art (29/11/2011, 07:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          lol ayo got jokes "billy b" do the people dem work from bloging all day!!!!!
        • Agreed (29/11/2011, 10:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          LOL, I so agree. Give Collin back his name.....why are you holding on to it? You didn't want the man but yet you want the name for frill and opportunity? Girl please. You are better off being Ingrid Moses
    • black boy (28/11/2011, 10:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      TO SCHOOL CHILDREN: Then at least what the VIP will learn is to take care of your own…I see nothing wrong with NDP supporting their base and family and friends…VIP should have wake up as they killed their own people even during the election see what Mr.Fahie did….GO Moses you could do the work yall!
      • inquiring mind (28/11/2011, 11:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        that means orion law will be feeding off the government breast now? just wondering
  • Up-Town (28/11/2011, 13:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ingrid is a great choice for this post..she certainly has the support of the people...that means she is a closet NDP!!!!
  • NDP voter (28/11/2011, 14:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job NDP this is a supreme choice…but its not fair!!!! what happen to them other attorneys that supported you for years, like Lisa, Archibald, Ianner, tmaria, Jamal etc? how come this Johnny come lately jump ahead of all of dem?
    • The-prophetic-one (30/11/2011, 10:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      She jumped ahead of the rest because they thought she was the best choice as Speaker. From humble beginnings she came. My sister, I'll anoint your head with oil for your cup will overflow and goodness and mercy will follow you all your days. Continue to walk humbly and ask the God of your mother, yes, that same one she talked about, to guide you and give you wisdom to bring class to the House, a place where people may once more want to come and listen to healthy debates. The BVI is moving up. It's the era for the new generation of qualified leaders. We welcome them!! Congratulations are in order before the day and God's grace go with you.
  • rat tail (28/11/2011, 16:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we the people support Ingrid Moses for this post..the girl have talent...GO NDP go strong black women Ms. IM!
  • Good (28/11/2011, 18:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ingrid is a certainly qualified and well rounded enough to hold such a position... Congrats.. more Women in Power!!
  • port purcell (28/11/2011, 19:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ndp only want to prevent her from running against alvera so them ah tie she hand
  • facts man (29/11/2011, 10:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    let give Pastor Mel a chance..he work hard for the NDP what did ingrid do beside vote and campaigned for Myron?
    • LETITBESO (30/11/2011, 10:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It was good that Pastor Mel organized the Christians to pray for the safety of the elections, but let him stay in the pulpit and preach. Pastor Mel need to continue counselling those people with failing relationships like he did because he helped a lot of couples. This is a new era. We need trained legal minds to do the interpretation, etc. There will always be jobs for preachers. They choose Ingrid because the group must have believed in her ability to perform. Plus I heard her say many a times: "I want to give back to my country." So this is her way of serving. So we welcome her to the post as Speaker.
  • ppl peson say (30/11/2011, 01:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not a good pick dat is a substandard job 4 a lawyer


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