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Opposition to hold office hours on Sister Islands for ‘broader engagement’ – Hon Penn

Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has announced that the Opposition Members will be expanding their reach to the Sister Islands to have a broader engagement with the people on issues affecting them. Photo: VINO/File
From left: Members of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3); Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull at the Opposition Press Conference on September 30, 2020. Photo: Facebook
From left: Members of the Opposition Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3); Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull at the Opposition Press Conference on September 30, 2020. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has announced that the Opposition Members will be expanding their reach to the Sister Islands.

He made that announcement on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, during a press conference called by the Opposition.

“I just want to announce that I am opening a new space… the particular announcement will be made shortly. We are also going to do office hours in Virgin Gorda, and Anegada and I am going to join my colleague over in Jost van Dyke to have that broader engagement with the people in this territory as we move forward as the Opposition, as a territory, as leaders of the territory,” he remarked.

Not bashing Government

Meanwhile senior member of the Opposition, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said the Opposition is simply holding the Government’s feet to the proverbial fire.

“Our issues with the government I think we have exhibited the patience, the willingness to cooperate with the government and for the government to believe that we are here to bash them, find faults with what they do, not support them, I think that’s a stretch.”

“That’s not our mission, that’s not why we are here, but if we see things that need to be done and fixed, and things are not going right, it’s our responsibility to point them out,” he stated.

In spite of what Hon Fraser has said; however, the Opposition has been accused of complaining and bashing the Government at every turn, while offering no solutions or even acknowledging the good work that the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government has been doing, particularly in this global pandemic.

Further, while the Opposition has complained they are not being consulted, Premier Fahie has stated in the House of Assembly that he has presented opportunities for the Opposition to bring their ideas to the table but the offers have gone a-begging.

13 Responses to “Opposition to hold office hours on Sister Islands for ‘broader engagement’ – Hon Penn”

  • great (02/10/2020, 08:36) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Keep working. Doing great... Don't.be distracted by negativity.
  • VI Gyal (02/10/2020, 09:22) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Do not bring no ideas to the table. The Premier will run with it as his.
  • best (02/10/2020, 09:45) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE THAT LONG TIME STOP PLAYING WITH THE UN PREPARED GOVERNMENT
  • We Support You (02/10/2020, 10:18) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
    Hon. Penn we support you! There is a God above that don't sleep. He is watching. VIP can not continue with this behavior. When the people of the BVI wake up it might be to late. You and your team continue to keep us informed of what is taking place. Leaving it up to Fahie we would never know. Thanks for your time and dedication in saving these beautiful Virgin Islands.
  • time to march (02/10/2020, 10:28) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    The government doing too much stupidness
  • Voter8 (02/10/2020, 11:18) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply

    M***** is a demonic conman. Don’t be fooled. All demons think they can fool everybody. He is not to be trusted. Do not take anything from him. He has nothing to offer than his own self interest. He is a walking destruction. Be warned about the monster.

  • tretretrete (02/10/2020, 12:11) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply

    U all stop promoting ^&* against our governments. Andrew u need to push to lock up all them NDP for our money thete stole who Is accountable...

  • tretretrete (02/10/2020, 12:25) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Marlon as head of opposition I hold u accountable but for as experience I hold many others ..learn the meaning of ur job positively and not thst of the word opposite-tion. Hmm set of fools u both should be on the same side for the country and people in this time of trouble of international affairs. But I can see there allow ur week leaders to go thr but kill and figth ur strong headed ones .....
  • House corrupt (02/10/2020, 12:37) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The house slave corruption seems to always go under the rug ....because of the little there sell us for ....NDP hmmmmm. There are porn on the chest board to sacrifice to kill the kings and conquer the kingdom to in turn control
  • Good GOING (HMLO) (02/10/2020, 14:59) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Good going Hon Penn. Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition is as much a part of government as the Cabinet. As a matter of fact, without the opposition there would be no government; at least not good government or government by the people for the people. The idea of finally holding office hours on the sister islands is a move closer to good governance....and as a VGian, I certainly welcome the move. The VIP might not be the only one with good ideas and ability or the ones who treasures the concept of "country above self". Though I supported the VIP this past election and the one before, I am not a member of their Congress or have the inside scoop. Like Hon Fahie, that would perhaps qualify me as being "Unconventional"
  • yea marlon (02/10/2020, 20:51) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    full steam ahead captain penn because ndp looking to regroup for next election and your post with in ndp is up for grabs
  • hijacking (03/10/2020, 06:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    you all people are ungrateful people the primer is trying his best to get things back give him a chance he is not perfect ever dam country is going through hard times people lost jobs houses it is not him bring covidi the world is in a crisis all of his ideas we might not agree with but he is doing what he has to do work together don't try bashing him at everything you all was in there up to this day don't know where the hell all the money gone stop playing smart a to my primer keep up the good work at the end of the day you will rise up like an eagle may God bless the government and all of you all these are trying times keep praying and trusting god


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