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October 23rd, 2024
Hon Julian Fraser RA sworn in as a Deputy Premier & Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the firing of Lorna G. Smith, OBE, a new Deputy Premier has already been sworn in.

October 23rd, 2024
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.

October 23rd, 2024
Hon Smith Out! Hon Fraser In! Dr Wheatley fires Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the biggest gutsy move of his young Premiership, Leader of Government Business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked Governor Daniel Pruce to revoke the appointment of now former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.

October 16th, 2024
The Premier’s passion for self-determination is one reason ‘I will roll with him’- Hon Fraser

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Members of the tri-party Opposition tried their best to justify their pursuit of a No Confidence Motion against Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during their nearly 3-hour long live radio event on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, their most experienced member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), repeatedly came out in support of the young premier.

August 23rd, 2024
Public Service Management Act unconstitutional- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has described the Public Service Management Bill as unconstitutional.

May 2nd, 2024
AI & Google making young people seem 'super smart'- Hon Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– Seniors attending the Senior Citizens’ Month Opening Declaration Service, yesterday, May 1, 2024, were made to endure a lengthy speech on forgetfulness and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).

April 16th, 2024
‘Do good & I will have a drink with you in the dark’– Hon Fraser tells Gov't

BURT POINT, Tortola, VI– Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has commended Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and his government for re-commissioning the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, after years of complaints and being out of commission.

March 21st, 2024
Willock defends work in D3 amidst concerns by Hon Fraser

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly and Third District resident Mr Julian Willock has come out defending some community work undertaken by himself and Ms Kishma P. Forbes, amidst claims by District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) that the community work is causing confusion as to whether he, Hon Fraser, is contesting the D3 Seat at the next General Elections.

January 30th, 2024
Hon Fraser objects to Hon de Castro bringing new statement to continuation of HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, is the Continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the [British] Virgin Islands.

January 29th, 2024
Water could be coming to farmers @ Paraquita Bay- Smith-Berkeley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The vexing issue of water for farming continues to be a challenge for farmers who use the Paraquita Bay lands on Tortola to plant and rear livestock. However, according to information from the House of Assembly Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Report, this is expected to be addressed.

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