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‘We are under direct British rule right now’- Hon Vanterpool
This is also the strong opinion of backbencher in the National Unity Government of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4).
“They say we are not under British rule but we are under direct British rule right now, I don’t care what anybody tell me,” Hon Vanterpool stated during the debate of the motion to withdraw the controversial Register of Interests Act, 2022, during the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola on July 14, 2022.
The Governor ‘run things’- Hon Vanterpool
According to the veteran legislator, if the Governor isn’t satisfied with anything that Cabinet or the House of Assembly (HoA) does he has a right to institute direct rule right away without even asking anyone.
“I think I went to school, not the brightest school maybe, but I went to school. I can read and write.
“That says that he’s in charge, he run things. The public needs to know that and if the public likes it fine but I will not stand and take it like that, we have to speak up,” Hon Vanterpool stated.
UK bullying VI?
Many have argued that the Order in Council on reserve to suspend the local constitution and impose direct rule if the UK is not satisfied with the progress of the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, is like holding a gun to one’s head.
This has been termed as “bullying” and a total disrespect of the democratic rights of the Virgin Islands people.
“This thing about having a gun to our heads and then we going to talk about a constitutional review with a gun to our head?” Hon Vanterpool questioned.
He also called for the CoI report to be debated in the House of Assembly (HoA) for the purpose of transparency and democracy.
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36 Responses to “‘We are under direct British rule right now’- Hon Vanterpool”
At that point investigations into past events will be stepped up.
And who wants that?
uk aint study us for years only when something wrong
dem aint give we no money, no help... only when hurricane come
politicians fool us off even lavity... dem incompetent or no vision
foy boy the worse, calling for coi while he running drugs
he is now on long term vacation in miami
but we vi ppl dem need a cut ass...vote in idiots and a drug man
but we quiet while we get bullbud up our behind
after 70 years of we own rule wha we get
old premier in jail for drugs
new premier should be in jail for he have no balls
direct uk rule without constution suspended
get rid of vip gov...but bring in disUnity gov... with idiot as we Premier
gov minsters and dem crook frends getting investigated for shady deals
no solar elec...bviec raping we with them prices...going on bout cost of oil
everything the gov do bout coi but forgetting we the vi ppl
we talk bout who is from the vi and not from vi but aint seeing we might soon not have a vi
last 2 premiers want to talk bout independence but cant even move out of dem mother house
vi ppl ayo better wake up and find somebody who can lead us out of dis mess
In simple terms /words OUR LEADERS FAILED US , and I think it was/ is because of SELFISH gains —-and “ kick backs”. Explain the salaries paid to these “ consultants “
Need some feed back —- be it pro. or. con
GOVERNOR RUN THINGS.
IF THAT IS HAPPING STAND UP AND FIGHT THE FIGHT.
I do agreed with you that we are under direct rule to comply with the CoI recommendations accordiling to the UK, and for a limited time period. But if we enter into a confrontational war against the UK, we will definitely lose the war as soon as it began.
Even if, and I believe that the UK is strong handed. Remember that had our political leaders managed our( we the people (the politicians employer) righteously, things would have gotten to where it is, politically speaking.
I humbly, and wisely suggest to you, Hon Mark Vanterpool not to spur up the minds of ignorant, and unwise people, that definitely will cause a delay of time towards our next general election. You and others political leaders we voted in power to represent our (the your employer's (the people) best interest, not you own.
I highly respect you, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, but what your have said can be detrimental to us both rich and poor, especially in tough as this. Many people are hurting financially.
Let us not speak as if the UK is solely responsible for all the mess that we are now experiencing. Believe me, we, especially some, I don't mean all, politicians are are mostly at fault, not the UK, truth. Calm down, please.
If you our representatives would dialogue with us we would stand up and show our patriotism.,but we won't because , you all feel you are different than us.
WHO NEEDS WHO NOW, AND SO DESPERATELY?
welcome to the real world ,if you know how to play the real game with real people in real situations.
Life is real, real real.
Moreover, the VI is between a rock and a hard place, it is stuck out to sea without an oar, for the UK is accountable only unto itself; it has unilateral and absolute power. The VI lacks and is limited in its ability in having any concerns truly redress. The lack of accountability was set centuries ago, ie, Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), Treaty of Varagoza (1529), and through conquest, colonization and subjugation. Indeed, the VI is under direct rule. Colonialism lingers.
Sit Your cr**ked a..... Down