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NDP got a dose of its own medicine with HOA walkout!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Today, February 10, 2014 was the start of the Budget debate in the House of Assembly as Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith and his ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) concluded the Standing Finance Committee Session on the Estimates started some weeks ago.
VI’s next leader should be Hon. Fraser – USVI Resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Expressing his concerns publicly about the state of affairs of the economy and the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), has always been a feature of Representative of the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, to the extent that many persons feel that he is ripe for the leadership position at the top of Government.
UPDATE: VI remains blacklisted despite Premier’s assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite the assurances given by Premier Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith that the VI has now satisfied the requests from France, as of today, January 16, 2014, the Territory still remains on France’s offshore jurisdiction blacklist.
Massive crowd turn out to Hon. Fraser's District Party!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Intermittent spates of downpour of rain was not sufficient to dampen the spirit of residents of the Third District, every island in the Virgin Islands (VI) and St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands (USVI), from turning out to the Annual Christmas Party that is put on every year by the District Leader, Honourable Julian Fraser, RA.
Minister influencing PA committee a dictatorship – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA argued in the House of Assembly (HOA) that having the Health Minister having undue influence over a committee established for the recently passed Public Assistance Act was a dictatorship.
No Limits still standing despite economic situation
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – No Limits Business Service (NLBS) is a small company owned and operated by a young entrepreneur, Mr Rajah A. Smith. For over twelve years, Smith and his family, along with leaders of the Third District have been known to bring together workers and members of the community for a time of merriment around the Christmas season.
'We must continue to have hope for a brighter tomorrow' - Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Representative for the Third District, Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has extended a Merry Christmas to all residents and visitors of these wonderful Virgin Islands, including his constituents of the Third Electoral District and has urged that everyone continue to have hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Seaborne subsidy cost gov’t approx $450k - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Seaborne airlines to conduct daily flights to Virgin Gorda was prompted by an "untenable situation" and cost the government approximately $450,000 over a one year period, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
Students at ASPS & Ebenezer Thomas Primary celebrate Culture Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School engaged in a colourful exhibition of culture yesterday, November 14, 2013.
Basketball a terrific vehicle for youth – Hon. Fraser
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has shown support for the VG Summer Jam basketball league and the youths involved, noting that it is a terrific vehicle for their advancement.