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‘Gov. William B. McCleary didn’t meet expectations’ – Hon Julian Fraser, RA

- said HE John S. Duncan needs to hold NDP Government’s feet to the fire
Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party and Legislator in the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3) challenged HE John S. Duncan to hold NDP Government’s feet to the fire. Photo: VINO/File
Former Governor Mr. William Boyd McCleary was said to have failed to step up to the task as Governor during his term. Photo: GIS
Former Governor Mr. William Boyd McCleary was said to have failed to step up to the task as Governor during his term. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - “It is obvious that the past Governor did not step up to the expectation of the people of this Territory,” stated Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party and Legislator in the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Honourable Julian Fraser, RA (R3).

Hon Fraser is one of the four members of the Opposition who sit in the House of Assembly to represent the people of the Territory. Because they are not being given the opportunity to effectively communicate issues of concerns with their constituents, they held a press conference yesterday September 9, 2014 at Maria’s By the Sea where Fraser made the statement.

“[We are speaking out] because we don’t want to be the ones blamed for sitting and doing nothing. We intend to bring matters before you the people on a regular basis,” he said.

At a recent meeting with the Rotary family on September 3, 2014 the newly appointed Governor His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE had alluded to Overseas Territories not getting what they initially intended to get when they agreed to become British branded.

He had also said that as Governor he has to ensure that the United Kingdom pays enough attention to their Overseas Territories (OT). This is something he said he intends to lead the call to his fellow Governors in other OTs as there is no representation from the OTs in the UK Parliament and that British news entity BBC is guilty of not broadcasting to the islands. 

He said that there are certain things that socially and culturally the United Kingdom should be doing to make sure that the Overseas Territories which have decided to be British have enough access to British culture and society as they would like to have. 

“I think that is an important area that the Government can play a role,” HE Duncan had said, but Hon Fraser had a different view on this matter.

“We’ve got examples of their performance and behaviours within the Overseas Territories and when they act they act swiftly and I am concerned,” said Hon. Fraser. He said that is why the Opposition of which he is a part is active.

He also urged the Governor to be focused on doing the job he was appointed to do and he said the lines of communication are open as it relates to British Government and the British Overseas Territory.

“What the Governor needs to do are the things that are expected of him while he is here or any Governor, which is to ensure good governance and transparency is the business of the day, he has a document to follow which is the protocol and if he follows that, if he holds the government’s feet to the fire when it comes to administering their policies under the protocol, you’ll see a very different Virgin islands,” said Hon Fraser.

11 Responses to “‘Gov. William B. McCleary didn’t meet expectations’ – Hon Julian Fraser, RA”

  • Online Now (10/09/2014, 09:03) Like (42) Dislike (5) Reply
    Coward! Mr Fraser is the sort of man who will only talk about someone when they have no means of reply. Very easy to blame someone else fo the problems in the territory.
  • xxxxxxxx (10/09/2014, 09:23) Like (6) Dislike (17) Reply
    I am not impress so far with the new man
  • qc (10/09/2014, 10:53) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    WELL SAW DEM SAY FRASER IN HOT WATER ON THE PRO GOVERMENT SITE
    • @qc (10/09/2014, 11:22) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      ha ha just distraction from the ports but wait the thing start hope NDP can take it!
  • pete (10/09/2014, 10:53) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    These comments are not doing VIP any favours. Respect goes a long way and any statement should be such. When you back an animal into a corner, it will bite regardless if you are trying to help. Keep discourse civil and less petty please. It is not an advantage if someone has to hold their nose to vote for the lesser of two evils. Again, sir, please be more civil while making your (good) points. But then... you will have to practice what you preach if you believe what you are saying.
    • HAHA (10/09/2014, 11:24) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      That's who you, shaw and Pat want to vote for over NDP, ignoring all common sense. Go right ahead!
      • pete (10/09/2014, 16:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        asking for clarity on a project is hardly a communist plot to keep development from happening. EVERYONE agrees that something has to go at the cruise ship dock. I question process and violations. The question with development is always HOW. I have always maintained that neither party smells like a flower. Not sure what the others you mentioned want, but I don't think either party will turn over a new leaf. I'm just saying that if the minister from 3rd wants to be taken seriously, his walk has to follow his talk.
  • Coward (10/09/2014, 11:26) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply

    What a c...ard move this! Why you could say this when he was here ???

  • An observer (10/09/2014, 11:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will they ever learn...when will they ever learn!
  • ................. (10/09/2014, 19:19) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    I agree with fraser for once
  • wize up (10/09/2014, 21:15) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    HOA should be good tomorrow; they will be speaking on the sea cows bay harbour project; no difference between the road town cruise project and the sea cows bay project; both projects did follow the proper guidelines....ok, I wrote it now you talk it !!!!


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