War of words: Walwyn lambasts Governor & Auditor General!
The Education and Culture Minister, Mr Walwyn, who is also Co-Leader of Government, came out swinging against Mr Jaspert and Ms Webster, claiming that as recent as December 12, 2018—during a Cabinet meeting—he Walwyn, presented evidence to show there was no corruption in the ESHS wall project and that the Governor ignored the new information.
No corruption – Walwyn
Mr Walwyn, following the bombshell AG report where Ms Webster concluded that taxpayers received, “No value for money, there was a violation of laws, and contractors getting paid for work not done”, said he got his own independent elevation done by BCQS and James Todman Construction that disputed the report.
He also accused Governor Jaspert of political interference, “What is perhaps more significant, is the proposed timing of the statement. Elections are due within a few months and for a statement of this nature, without stating properly any allegations can prejudice the outcome of the elections,” Mr Walwyn asserted.
In bashing the Governor, Hon Walwyn also said, “I also take note of the fact that it is unusual for a Governor to make this type of statement on a matter that is before the House of Assembly and which based on our Standing Orders, has not yet been debated.”
“This action, in my view, prejudices any debate that will ensue on the matter. The House of Assembly is the appropriate place for the report to be ventilated, as the Members are the people’s representatives and can fully consider and debate the relevant issues,” he uttered.
RVIPF could recommend criminal charges
In turning on the AG about her report, the controversial Minister who is now the Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP1), noted, “The report also suggests that there was consultation with the Public Works Department on the cost to be applied per square yard, to the project.”
“I am in receipt of a memo from Public Works and also their evaluation of the cost of the wall which indicates that there was absolutely no consultation with them on this audit exercise,” he said.
Police Commissioner Michael B. Mathews has already confirmed that he has the audit report in hand and many legal experts note, that the next step after the Police probe, would be to recommend criminal charges to the Director of Public Prosecution if there is a cause.
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27 Responses to “War of words: Walwyn lambasts Governor & Auditor General!”
Thumbs down if you want Myron walwyn be the next premier
But hurtful to all Ah we in the long run
Political bully, behaviour unruly
Time to get outta here for true mehson
We need a positive and honest role model... 2019 we ready
As for investigations and Governor
Thank you .. for keeping it steady
Chickens coming home to roast. But being who he is, he’ll like prison.
No election interference here. The Governor is fulfilling his responsibilities, as the MEC is his, and letting the chips fall where they may. If the Gov had delayed forwarding the report to the RVIPF for investigation after 16 April 2019 and violations were unearthed, the Opposition probably could have accused the Gov of playing politics. The Gov was between a rock stone and a hard place and used his judgement. Further, if the MEC did nothing wrong and everything was above board, why not let the RVIPF conduct its investigation? Why lambast the AG and Gov if the MEC did nothing wrong? Would the AG and Gov be wonderful people if diffrent findings were arrived at and no referral was made to the RVIPF?
Moreover, before we lash out at agencies, would it not be better to exercise some discipline and let the process(s) play out. Why burn bridges before the facts come out? Is this lashing out at the AG, Gov...etc an attempt to taint the investigation and preparing base to doubt the fairness of the processes? As an attorney, the MEC knows that in some cases no defence is needed if the other side had no evidence, facts. Sometimes silence is golden.
Bows the time, but, we’ll have to await the report to see if he ends up in the very prison he oversees!!
Myron needs to move his ***, this man always feel that what he come to people and say is gospel and we must accept it no matter what. Am really surprised at your actions as a lawyer. The Governor is fulfilling his civic duty and doing what is right and proper. How dear you accusing the Governor of political interference. You speech and actions tantermount to utter disrespect and unbecoming of the office you holds. Shame on you Myron.
No corruption".
Bringing "new evidence agter the fact doesnt scire any points on Myron's favour. That's a Clown move.
No corruption".
Bringing "new evidence agter the fact doesnt scire any points on Myron's favour. That's a Clown move.
With so many contractors, how do you effectively manage the project? No wonder things went off the rail. The Auditor General and Governor are just messengers. Don’t shoot the messengers. Let the RVIPF conduct the investigation and if there is nothing to see, there is nothing to see. The MEC should welcome the transparency if there is nothing to hide. The olde people say when you fling a rock after a pack of dogs, the one that gets hit hallow. Ah yu know that sound.
Moreover, it is an open secret that government pays more for goods and services than it should. The taxpayers are raped blind. As such, the estimated inflated prices that contractors come up with are not the market rate; they are what government is willing to pay without question. If the money was coming out of individual pocket, there would be some serious concern (they would be screaming from the mountain top).
Taxpayers are not paying fair and reasonable prices for goods and services; they are consistently ripped off; they are not getting value for money. The inflated prices, lack of due diligence, lack of value for money........etc are a key factor why the cost of governing is ballooning and skyrocketing. Who is looking out for the taxpayer? Apparently, no one.
WANTED: A government that will look out for taxpayers interest. A government that will exercise fiduciary responsibility. A government that will employ exemplary stewardship of limited and scarce resources. A government that is committed to good governance: transparency, accountability and responsibility. A government with a leader that will run a no nonsense, professional, tight ship on ministries and the people’s affairs.
Which party can meet the criteria, ie, PUP, PVIM, NDP, UP, VIP or a coalition. Fellow Virgin Islanders, we get the government we let run wild. If we want better governance, we must get agitated, get engaged.......etc. We (masses) have the power; the many, not the few, must rule. Don’t give up the power for a bowl of porridge. We cannot let political and economical patronage ruin the BVI; it is in the incipient stage so let’s arrest this poison.