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Julian Willock renews call for National Security Advisor
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The political candidate Julian Willock, who has emerged as ‘Mr Solutions’ to many of the issues that have plagued the Territory, has renewed his call for the appointment of a National Security Advisor (NSA) to coordinate all law enforcement agencies in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Answer to question if I am running for office is obvious’- Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although he has frequently proposed solutions on many issues affecting the Virgin Islands (VI), former Permanent Secretary and Businessman, Mr Julian Willock would usually evade the question of whether he was running for office in the 2019 general elections.
Julian Willock calls for a National Security Advisor to be appointed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Known throughout the Virgin Islands for being the voice of the voiceless and not afraid to take on hard issues and bring forward solutions, Mr Julian Willock has yet again brought forward another solution and suggestion, this time to address crime.
‘Multiple support channels will ease long lines @ Immigration Dept’- Kevon S. Lettsome
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young Virgin Islander and community activist, currently furthering his studies overseas, has proposed a solution to the long lines at Immigration Department.
Poor service & frustration continue at Department of Immigration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Immigration Officer, Geraldine Ritter-Freeman had said in November 2017 that there were many challenges facing the Department of Immigration and had pleaded with the public to bear with it as it seeks to return to normal service in a timely manner.
'Tourism product, economy & safety under threat by crime'- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Post Hurricane Irma has unmasked a few weak areas in our national security that needs urgent review and attention through adequate funding among other immediate measures. Failure to adequately fund our only front line security agency, our police, will result in the significant damaging of our Tourism product, our economy and our overall safety in our beloved Virgin Islands."
Willock proposes Citizen by Investment; Lottery as possible revenue streams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young businessman and former senior civil servant has criticised the post hurricanes recovery plan recently released by the National Democratic Party (NDP) for lacking what he terms a critical component- bold new revenue initiatives- but has also come forward with bold solutions to fill that void.
Willock calls for sectoral minimum wage; town council for sister islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Proving that he is not just about criticising, former Permanent Secretary, businessman and political aspirant Julian Willock continues to offer solutions for improvement to the state of affairs of the Virgin Islands.
‘My ears as Governor will always be open’-Governor Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Newly appointed Governor, His Excellency Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert promised the people of the Virgin Islands that he is here to “serve the best interests of all the people of these magnificent islands”, adding that he looks forward to travelling to the other islands and getting to know all of the communities.
Training, funding, good leadership in RVIPF key to combating crime -Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A comprehensive plan of action, inclusive of funding, addressing police internal matters, training both on regional and international levels and a strong and fair leadership, is what the Chairman of the Board of Advance Marketing and Professional Services and former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr Julian Willock, is proposing as key to reducing crime in the Virgin Islands (UK).