Rosan blasts organisers of Long Look 250th celebration

Morning Facts host Cindy Rosan has accused the government of overspending and politicising the recent Long Look 250th anniversary celebrations, while chastising Virgin Islanders who failed to support an event she described as a celebration of the territory’s shared heritage.

Speaking on her Facebook show, Rosan questioned reports that roughly $350,000 was allocated for the commemorative activities, arguing that the events did not justify such a price tag.

“There is nothing from the start to the finish that costs $350,000,” Rosan said, estimating the celebrations should not have cost more than $125,000. She also called on the government to disclose exactly how much was spent, though she doubted those figures would be made public.

Rosan further criticised the planning of the event, saying it should have been driven by people within the Seventh District instead of the Premier’s Office.

“I believe that was all politics. It was an opportunity to pass out the government’s money,” she alleged.

Despite those concerns, Rosan said she was disappointed by the number of Virgin Islanders who chose not to support the anniversary celebrations, insisting the importance of the event transcended district politics.