BREAKING NEWS: NDP’s Lorna Smith Joins VIP To Form Gov’t
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by pltm
(PLTM) - Information reaching BVI Platinum News is that, former first lady Lorna Smith has jumped from the National Democratic Party (NDP) to join the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to form the next government.
Smith, who is the wife of former Premier Dr. Orlando Smith ran under the NDP as an At-Large candidate and received 3578 votes.
Information is that she will be Deputy Premier under the VIP government.
At the polls the VIP received six seats; NDP-3; Progressive Virgin Islands Movement-3; and Progressives United-1. The VIP needed one more seat to form a government.
BVI Platinum News also understands that, Dr. Natalio Wheatley will remain Premier.
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mahinda
Congratulations .\nIam sure, with your knowledge and long experience in the Public Service, you will be an asset in the decision making process to the Cabinet.\n No divisive tactics after elections..It is a small country All must now work together unitedly.\nIs is well-founded that a crossover would give a hand to the Govenment ,\nVery Best Wishes to dearest Lorna\nMahinda
omg!
Wow. It feels like the country just died. This is one hell of a betrayal. Look at all these people on here spinning lies to make it look like a good move. Call it what it is selfishness and betrayal.
Sleepy Doc
I wonder what Doc had to say?
@Sleepy Doc
Do can\'t say Sh*^t!!! because he don\'t wear the pants in that house.
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Lorna Spin Machine
Lorna your Blog Machine can\'t spin this enough. The public will deal wid your power hungry a*** if your conscience don\'t do you in first.
My Dear
Lorna, that was a excellent move. The ones that is out here talking about you betrayed the voters just don’t get it or have enough common sense or logic to understand.
From the US.
Lorna, Kudos to you. That was a smart move you made for the betterment and love of the territory. This was not a betrayal to the voters. Don’t entertain what the COMPLACENT HATERS HAVE TO SAY. AGAIN, THAT WAS AN EXCELLENT MOVE.
Rubber Duck
Smart move in the circumstances. Lorna will be keeping an eye on them for us. She will severely limit their options for corruption.
Truth
Is this the same rubber duck that said that it would never happen so keep dreaming.?? just asking for a friend. The same rubber duck with latent superiority complex disguised as caring for the territory - i.e. we are only capable of being saved by the great people of Britain? again just asking for a friend.
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To Rubber Duck
They will also be limiting her options for corrupt move.
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Lied to again
You cannot blame Lorna as the others in PVIM & NDP & PU was not getting along to form the government out of greed. They are the ones who lied to us saying they would have worked together in a coalition government.
@Lied to again
Get real. This is about Lorna. She wanted power. She would have ditched the other side anyway because the VIP deal was sweeter for her. They had no chance.
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Lou. Get a Ministry..
I wonder what really happen in NDP. PVIM and Frazer negotiating room . What could have being so bad and wrong to get Lorna that frustrated to move out this quickly.? We will soon know.. I was hoping my Favourit Lady Lou Join PVIM and get a ministry under a Ronnie Govt rather than being a back bencher for VIP govt..
Trask
She got a Junior ministry, what are you complaining about?
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Lou. Get a Ministry..
I wonder what really happen in NDP. PVIM and Frazer negotiating room . What could have being so bad and wrong to get Lorna that frustrated to move out this quickly.? We will soon know.. I was hoping my Favourit Lady Lou Join PVIM and get a ministry under a Ronnie Govt rather than being a back bencher for VIP govt..
TEAM BVI
This is true country above self, no more party politics. I understand how some voters may feel betrayed however this is far better than England making a move.
As a woman
Lorna made one of the best moves. Just wait and see. It has nothing to do with her betraying anyone it has to do with Country over self. If I were in her shoes, I would have done the same.
Faith
Natalio can learn a lot from Lorna. I endorse this move. Myron, take a comfortable seat on the Opposition side where you will be with your colleagues. Thank you Lorna
BETRAYAL
SHAME ON YOU LORNA. YOU HAVE BETRAYED YOUR VOTERS
Question of the day
I guess you had a better solution. You must be from the 3rd district.
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Real MVP
Can see u don’t really understand politics that’s a big move if u realize the voter swung there votes a cross the board which means they didn’t want a VIP government, while on the other hand the majority fail to come to a settlement and a government have to form. She didn’t tender a resignation to the NDP which means she is still very much a member but she will just be sitting on the government side and not the opposition. I was hoping the 3 NDP would have joined the VIP cause nothing fruitful would have come out of the negotiations with PVIM and PU because all the see is power.
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