Uppercut! Hon Ronnie W. Skelton should lead Finance- Hon Turnbull
It was a sentiment expressed privately by Members of the NDP, including party spokeswoman Ms Eileene L. Parsons OBE, a story first and accurately reported by this news site, but it was the first time that an elected member of the ruling party had publicly made that declaration.
In his half and hour address under Private Business during the Eleventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Third HoA, Hon Turnbull continued to maintain earlier statements that, contrary to what Premier Smith had stated, the Territory is not open for business and also hit back at Premier Smith for making a public statement that he, Hon Turnbull, had not told the truth when he told a local media house that Cane Garden Bay had not received help from Government in the restoration efforts following hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Concerns were raised in private
Hon Turnbull also raised concerns that it was soon after criticising his boss that Government had conveniently found that Cane Garden Bay beach was not safe and had issues of sewage runoff, noting that these were some of the issues that existed in his District long before the hurricanes.
He also stated that he has on many occasions raised his concerns privately to no avail. This revelation also comes on the heels of criticisms that Hon Turnbull should have raised his dissatisfaction with the leadership instead of going public.
The coup de gras; however, came when Hon Turnbull declared that there needs to be shift in the way things are done in Government.
Give Hon Skelton Ministry of Finance
The Second District Representative then turned to Premier Smith and dropped the bombshell, stating that he firmly believed Minister for Health and Social Development and former Finance Minister (2003-2007), Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), should be handed back the portfolio of Minister of Finance.
“I am saying this here publicly in this Honourable House and the people of the Territory, I am saying to my Honourable Premier, as we have all agreed, for this time of uncertainty for this time in this Territory where we need to chart the way forward to lead the Ministry of Finance, and I am saying this publicly to my Honourable Premier, that person, Madam Speaker, should be Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton.”
It remains to be seen what will be the counter of Premier Smith, who had demanded the resignation of Bishop John I. Cline for publicly supporting the previous call for him to be replaced as Minister of Finance.
The Session is continuing at Ritter House in Wickham’s Cay II, on the main island of Tortola.
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So ease up off him. Let him speak
The still wet behind the ear classless clueless neophyte and his following of disgruntled and rumpled in and out of Gov along with the onlookers and instigators will have the opportunity to have a Gov that they deserve. But Premier is a gentle and gentile courageous and intelligent level headed leader thank goodness for that.
A bunch of confusedshuflling about unravelling mischief makers. This time is a time to focus on a common and unified movement forward. Allyo turn will come one day but it is not today. Sick ah dem.
I LOVE PREMIER SMITH AND WHAT IS BEING ASK OF HIM IS NOTHNG NEW. HE DID IT ALREADY.
Secondly, Mitch, now I can call you honourable because that was an honourable thing to do. Since doing things in private has been bringing no results, you had to bring it out in the open and I am sure you did not want it to come to that. Now, you all need to make up your mind though. Time for a new year resolution. Work with Hon Fahie for round two of the no confidence vote. I am sure there is enough people on board to pass the vote. No one needs Fraser to second the motion , besides he may conveniently have to leave again. Let's go.
I am gonna wait to read the premier asking for him to resign from the party. Trouble in NDP camp!
2) If you claim people were upset with Ronnie as finance minister (I gather u mean the first lady?) then they seem more upset now with the Premier, wouldn't you agree? So much so that they think Ronnie should take it back. Now if THAT isn't an insult to the premier's performance, then I don't know what is.
As for your reasons why VIP lost, i cannot attest to that but what i DO know is that nobody looking at VIP and NDP right now. Everyone looking at individuals who will stand up for the rights and best interests of the people in this country. For example, you mention Fraser and traffic lights. That was a Fraser thing. So let that speak to Fraser as an individual only ?
Don't mind the noise, our prayers got you covered.
Biting the hand that fed you is commonplace among those of lesser character.
This chap is revealing to voters his real self.
He has no record of worth on which he can rely . This incident will forever be his calling card.
That was not Godly. That was Satanic.
It was Satan who put Mitch in that Brown jacket on the morning of December 13 and had him present a historical career buffoonery of unsolicited truth of his own . And that is my humble version of the truth.
VIP from the tomb. Mitch will become collateral damage and a hanger on somewhere in obscurity alongside the pool of other political debris. NDP,s enemies are the ones creating NDP ' s
longevity and success.
Mitch I would say that this is not the time to show you're a big boy. Many politicians have come and many, including you, will eventually exit the stage. Take it easy and learn that there's more than 1 way to skin a cat. I don't live in your district but mine is a mess too. What government did not do, out neighborhood got up and tried to help ourselves. By time PDW came to help us we were just about done.
Youall have what looks like a family church. It's just about empty because not everybody agree with your daddy and assistant. Sooo what to members and deacons do? Get up in the middle of church and embarrass your father? No. That is not right. Even if we talk and don't get heard, we either wait for the higher calling or just go somewhere else. Not outright tell you, your father and brother that you not running the church right? Son you got alot to learn .
Andrew you ready? Tine to pull the team together. Please leave the political corpses in the graveyard. New blood all the way!
Leh we do this!