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Scanty support for 'Cindy' in protest march to HoA

- demanding No-Confidence Motion against VIP Gov't, that the Speaker pay legal fees out of pocket & that education given priority
The handful of protestors on Waterfront Drive today, November 22, 2021. Photo: VINO
The protesters outside of the House of Assembly. Photo: VINO
The protesters outside of the House of Assembly. Photo: VINO
Opposition Member and Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), alongside Rosemary Cindy Rosan-Jones, addresses the small gathering outside the House of Assembly today, November 22, 2021. Photo: VINO
Opposition Member and Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), alongside Rosemary Cindy Rosan-Jones, addresses the small gathering outside the House of Assembly today, November 22, 2021. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sworn critic of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government, Rosemary Cindy Rosan-Jones led a handful of persons in a protest march today, November 22, 2021, the first 1949 Great Match and Restoration Day holiday in the Virgin Islands.

The scanty group included unsuccessful political candidate under three different political parties, Shaina M. Smith-Archer and Director of the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) Stacy R. Mather, who was in 2019 given an MBE by The Queen.

The few persons marched from Queen Elizabeth II Park to the official House of Assembly (HoA) calling for, among other things, Honourable Julian Willock to pay his legal fees, for the leader of the Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) to move a motion of no-confidence against the Andrew A. Fahie (R1)-led Government, that schools be a priority and for the government to develop a referendum in consultation with the people before considering independence from Britain.

The small gathering was addressed by Smith-Archer and Opposition Member Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).

Rosan-Jones wants VIP, Speaker fired

Rosan-Jones, who has blamed government for her being made redundant at the BVI Tourist Board and has vowed to get the VIP Government out of power at all cost, has also been calling for Speaker Willock to be fired.

She has also resorted to ridiculing the speaker on social media and previously said she despises the Deputy Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

25 Responses to “Scanty support for 'Cindy' in protest march to HoA”

  • john public (22/11/2021, 16:34) Like (31) Dislike (61) Reply
    Why these crazy people getting so much ink? The March was a big flop vino you need to call it out as a failure
  • HAHA (22/11/2021, 17:01) Like (25) Dislike (6) Reply
    Lol she need to quit. People will speak where it counts at the poll. The real people spoke loudly in 2019 and they will get a chance to correct that mistake if they so choose 2 years from now.
  • wow (22/11/2021, 17:08) Like (43) Dislike (8) Reply
    Should have shown some Respect in lieu of the Great March and held the Protest at a later time or another day. Sometimes One must look carefully before they leap. But, I do support your views in having the Speaker pay his own Bill
  • GET A LIFE (22/11/2021, 17:08) Like (18) Dislike (21) Reply
    So many crucial issues facing humanity today and this is the MICKEY MOUSE COMEDY so called wanna be leaders in BVI choose to get on the street to protest about. These people are clearly clueless about what is happening in the world around them. Guh siddung from making yourself and the BVI the Laughing Stock of the world.
  • all I would say (22/11/2021, 17:12) Like (12) Dislike (31) Reply
    Is Tortola is filled with a bunch of cowards. Whatever hit you cowards, YOU DESERVE IT. May as well invite every Haitian that opt for Independence and is fleeing their Country to migrate to the BVI. The way things is going, the BVI will be just like Haiti.
  • PRESIDENT (22/11/2021, 17:26) Like (24) Dislike (26) Reply

    That s***h girl turn herself a fool following crazy C***y, trust me S***a you will never never never get elected in the bvi

    Go to law school you might get into the house as attorney general ha ha he he

  • Sam (22/11/2021, 18:03) Like (10) Dislike (9) Reply
    let the good folks continue to express their feelings: mitch deputy premier and cindy premier or vice versa

    put the words into action from a political party then you will get the true pulse of the people

    remember some will eat and drink with you or ask mitch because he jump the NDP fence

    one thing about our people you will do 99 good and the moment you say no they will turn on your hide
  • Greg (22/11/2021, 18:19) Like (20) Dislike (9) Reply
    All of Cindy’s personal hatred is out of control. She has no respect for herself or anyone. Wow! She pulled this stunt on a day we want to remember and respect our forefathers who fought for us.
    • @Greg (22/11/2021, 21:08) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
      Don’t start with the fake BS, BOY/GIRL, YOU AIN’T DOWN WITH NO RESPECT OR CARE TO REMEMBER NO FOREFATHERS. YOU ARE JUST LOOKING FOR A EXCUSE TO SPEW YOUR DISLIKE FOR C…Y AND THIS HAPPEN TO BE YOUR DEFENSE. YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING ELSE.
  • I’m going to say this much (22/11/2021, 19:20) Like (11) Dislike (31) Reply
    The majority of negative comments is from the down Island people. The original Tortola people don’t get down like that. Think about it. They are the ones that is starting the confusion on the blogs.
  • 7Strong (22/11/2021, 21:01) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I count 7
  • Greg (23/11/2021, 00:29) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    @@Greg, you have no idea what you are talking about. I WAS marching today because the forefathers ARE MY FAMILY, MY BLOOD! You come on here without knowing anything about anyone who was out there today, except to say "I dislike Cindy" which is a lie and should not have had the protest on this special day. Any other day could have been chosen. Have some respect. Why weren't you marching with us today? Yeah, you don't give a crap about our forefathers you phony!
  • Crazy as a bat (23/11/2021, 06:23) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    No one wants to follow cindy
  • lodger (23/11/2021, 06:49) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
    Ms. Cindy the writing is on the wall our son of the soil Julian is no toy boy, you got to wheel and come again. He is more popular in the BVI than you! So with your hate speeches, you are killing your message and self!!!!!
  • GodBlindYa (23/11/2021, 07:10) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    People talking about at the poles. So everytime somebody get in power, you wait 4 years to act. People need to start pulling together, start Unions. Not just Gov want cleaning up. In the private sector as well. Unity is strength
  • Dancing in the sunshine (23/11/2021, 09:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Truly, I really appreciate the activism of both Shaina Smith and Cindy Jones on topical issues in the Territory. However, the significance of the 1949 March must not be view as a government initiative. It was as a result of the march that we were able to celebrate as progressive people. To hold a march on Monday that is dedicated to the heroes who were brave to demand a restoration of the Legislative Council is giving an impression that the population is divided. Our real enemy in this country is not the political leaders that we have here, but the British Monarchy who is trying to reverse all the economic gains of the country. So it is time for us to unite for a common good of all the people. The leaders may not be there in the future, however, the country remains for us to build for the benefit of future generations.
  • My only comment (23/11/2021, 11:00) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    All of you people in the BVI is just plain out dumb, ignorant and stupid. All of you need some serious help. Every last one of you have some type of mental problem. #CRAZY ISLAND.
  • Come closer (24/11/2021, 17:02) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whilst C Rosan brings valid issues and concerns for discussion it’s the delivery method that are a turn off. I just can’t support it.
    It’s a pity her “friends” have her thinking she should lead this charge, fire her up
    and then have her out there hanging .
    We see ayo


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