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Insult to raise seaport tax on Emancipation Day – Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government’s decision to impose an increase on the seaport tax for residents of the Virgin Islands on the anniversary of Emancipation Day is being viewed as an insult by at least one member of the community.
Are Fahie & Fraser trying to embarrass the gov’t? – Cromwell Smith asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Regarding [legislators] Fahie and Fraser, I don’t quite understand what they are attempting to do; I think the country is at a stage where we need solutions to challenges and maybe I haven’t been paying enough attention, maybe I haven’t been paying attention at all, I hear a lot of criticisms but I’m not hearing solutions,” remarked Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka.
March on Washington remembered 50 years later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important moments in the annals of history and that of the human struggle for equality in itself. Over 200,000 people were involved in the civil rights non-violent march on Washington D.C. in August, 1963 led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr and a group of other civil rights, labour and religious leaders at the time.
No apology for Her Majesty the Queen! - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Holding steadfast to claims that the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government did not walk out of a House of Assembly (HOA) sitting on July 26, 2013, Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith told the media there will no apology forthcoming for his party’s actions.
Hon. Fraser calls for dedicated youth development fund
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While stating emphatically once more that he would soon be taking a motion to the House of Assembly that no one can vote against, Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has charged that there needs to be a fund dedicated to the development of youth in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon. Fraser says no politics in b/ball league involvement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA says he is paying no attention to naysayers who suggest he might be attempting to undermine the work of Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn with his involvement in the recently launched Intermediate Basketball League.
Immigrant finger pointing a result of slowing VI economy – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons are becoming disgruntled with the Virgin Islands’ worsening and slowing economy, according to Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA.
NDP Gov't does not have a grip on VI economy – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Contending that the Virgin Islands (VI) economy is currently at a crossroads, Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has accused the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of not having a grip on affairs as the economy continues to slip.
UPDATE: That's not the end! Hon. Fraser on No Confidence Motion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA said there are no limits to steps that the Opposition will take in having their questions and concerns addressed by the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
UPDATE: Hon. Fraser concerned about parents’ input in games
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Legislator and Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA has questioned the motivation needed for parents to participate in some events involving their children.
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