NDP’s grand rally wraps up carnival style!
Claude Skelton Cline started the ball rolling, and stated with confidence that “we will swing all the votes to the NDP starting from Jost Van Dyke.”
“You have been taken advantage for so long, starved for so long, neglected for so long...then they come running to you acting as though they are the saviour. Come November 7, I want you to vote them out,” the 2nd district candidate urged.
According to Cline, in the 2nd district he and his committee are ready for a political tsunami, adding “we are going to upset the apple cart, and we are going to unseat those who have been sitting in power for 16 years.”
Meanwhile, Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith, the 3rd district candidate, reiterated to voters that they need to stop the “one man army” that is masquerading as democracy.
Using the late Martin Luther King as his inspiration, Smith stated, “Brothers and sisters of this kind jury, it is time to conclude. You have heard the unmoving argument of the defense, now I submit to you while it may appear that we have arrived at our darkest moment. We are truly at our finest hour.”
Against this backdrop, he urged them to march for a better Virgin Islands.
Moreover, the “Action Man” Mark Vanterpool emphasised that, “today is our bounding duty to ensure that we put our country and the future of the next generation first”.
The veteran politician and 4th district candidate said that residents are not satisfied with the progress of the VI over the last four years, and bluntly told supporters not to be fooled by the last minute rush of signing contracts and executing projects that should have been done over the past four years.
“We will not be fooled. This country deserves better and the people of the 4th district deserve better,” he added.
Something good is about to happenA hyped Delores Christopher, the 5th district candidate, declared that “something good is about to happen.”
“This is the eve of a great change in the Virgin Islands and the good thing you are going to be a part of it. You will have something to tell your children later on that you were part of history in 2011 when you elect the National Democratic Party. It really feels good,” she stated.
Meanwhile, 6th district candidate Alvera Maduro-Caines, said some say she is too quiet and too shy but asked voters how they will know what she is capable of if she is not given a chance.
She pointed out that “this election is one of the most critical in the history of the VI. It is no joke, no monkey business.”
Incumbent in the 7th district, Dr. Kedrick Pickering started off his speech with “I am from the 7th district, we are voting on the 7th of November.”
He addressed the issue of his silence during the campaign trail, which he stated made some individuals antsy. “I have learnt, he who knows much says little. I also learn a still tongue keeps a wise head.”
Being a member of the House of Assembly (HOA), Dr. Pickering further stated, that it has made him privy to a lot of information.
To this end, he said, “We cannot continue the road we are travelling on. I want you to speak loudly with your mouths closed on November 7 by going to the polls in your numbers and vote for the symbol of the family so that we can have a bright future for the VI.”
At Large candidates’ final wordsThe VI is destined for great things, but it needs leaders with a vision and a plan to bring us in to that greatness, stated At Large candidate Myron Walwyn.
In light of this, he is asking voters to make him one of the chosen servants on elections day.
He is one of few candidates who has focused heavily throughout the campaign on youths, and admitted he remains concerned over the lack of opportunities available for the future generation.
“The rightful place for the future generation cannot be under trees, Balsum Ghut and at street corners sitting down...our Government has failed the next generation, and the evidence is all around us,” he stated.
He therefore urged voters not to sell out their children for petty contracts or some cash.
Meanwhile, Archibald ‘Archie’ Christian stated that for the last seven months on the campaign trail he has come to realise how much the country has fallen from where it was four years ago.
“I have served you for 25 years in different roles, and I have decided I will like to serve you in another capacity as your elected representative,” the At Large candidate said.
He added that the NDP has a plan to rescue the Territory.
Ronnie Skelton, the man who managed the finances under the NDP regime, informed supporters that if they are looking for fiscal responsibility and for people to look after the VI’s resources – the NDP is the right choice.
“A few months ago I told you we were in a ditch, but these people now are trying to run it over the cliff. Less than 48 hours before polling day...the Government was signing petty contracts,” he revealed. “I told Doc we have to correct this situation, not even us should be allowed to do this.”
He also expressed his concern about having voters pass the ballot paper to an elections officer to place it in the ballot box.
"I see those Houdinis make things disappear in front of me on television. I am saying this because I want us to pay attention so when you vote. Please hold on to your ballot to make sure it goes into the box. I even saw a Houdini took a card and tell a guy hold it and when he flip it over it was changed. I don't know if this happen in real life, but that's what I saw on television," Skelton explained.
Other speakers included leader of the Party Dr. D. Orlando Smith, 8th district candidate Marlon Penn and several members of the youth arm focused on how the party will improve health care, boost the economy and alleviate crime among others.
Chairing the evening’s proceedings was Melvin Turnbull.
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