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Hon. Fraser up in arms about Ellis Thomas Downs party comments in HOA

Hon. Julian Fraser RA. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition member and Third District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser RA speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during yesterday October 15, 2012 rebuked comments made previously in the House by the Minister for Education and Culture.

Hon. Fraser recalled that back at the September 3, 2012 sitting of the House, the Minister for Education and Culture spoke about a party that was held at Ellis Thomas Downs and supposedly no one knew about it. 

He declared that even before he became third district representative, there was a Christmas part held each year by his predecessor for the constituents and when he took office in 1999 he continued it and it has been happening every year since under his leadership. This was the case, he said, except for one year when the election was close to Christmas. "I opted not to have the party and it wasn’t to the pleasure of the constituents." 

“That party was held at the community centre every year until about 8 years ago when it got too big for the centre and it was moved to Ellis Thomas Downs,” he said and added that there was never a controversy or an issue until the last party that took place in January of this year. Hon Fraser said he received a call from a reporter at one of the news sites (BVI Platinum) telling him that his party was going to be in conflict with the Triple Crown races that were to be held the following day. He then expressed that there was no conflict. “We’ll have our party and clean the place up the same night… anything that had to take place the following morning is not a problem.” 

After receiving a second call from the same reporter informing him that persons had called about the issue, Hon. Fraser said he inquired of the reporter as to how many people and that the reporter said three so he subsequently contacted the president of the VI Horse Owners’ Association and after three meetings came to a resolution on the matter.

The District Representative, known as "The Liberator", said he thought the matter was laid to rest but was shocked when the Minister came to the HOA “talking about this party and his Ministry not being informed and they don’t know this and they don’t go through the right channels.” 

He further stated that the Minister has never met him nor picked up the phone and said anything about it and “If they want to stop us from using Ellis Thomas Downs in the District for a party, an event for the people of the Third District and by extension the entire territory, because the people that come there are not all from the  third District, they come from all over" then the Minister should tell the people of the Third District that they can’t use the facility.

He added that it came across as sending a threat to the people, which he felt would not accomplish the Minister’s objective. 

Hon Fraser then said those were the kinds of issues he expected the Premier to “step up to the plate and say something about” instead of him (Hon. Fraser) having to come and say something about it. 

While discussing issues about the Festival in the HOA on September 3, 2012 Hon. Walwyn related an incident where a party was reportedly thrown at Ellis Thomas Downs Race Track, “The horse track is under the Ministry of Education and Culture,” he related “and nobody took the time to ask the permission of the Ministry of Education and Culture if they could have a party at the horse track.” They just simply went ahead and had that party, he related. 

Hon. Walwyn felt that even though it might be that some national facilities may reside in various districts, “it doesn’t mean that because it is under your district, it is under your control.”

26 Responses to “Hon. Fraser up in arms about Ellis Thomas Downs party comments in HOA”

  • over reach (16/10/2012, 07:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    there Myron goes again somethin got to be wrong wid dat dude...the power gone to he head
  • really (16/10/2012, 09:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Really, since September 3rd that statement was made. Did you just wake up Fraser? more than a month later and you stirring up old things

    • Keep abreast (16/10/2012, 15:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      Don't blame Hon Fraser for just now responding, the last meeting of the House was off limits to The Opposition for anything as it was dedicated to tributes to the Premier on the passing of his mom. And besides who gives a $h!+ when he responds, the fact is he responded, now go teach that dog head boy some sense and common decency.

      We need justice, the boy disrespected Hon Fahie, he disrespected Hon Fraser, he disrespected Dancia Penn QC (he called her a shadow), and he disrespected Dr Quincy Lettsome.

      • Really (16/10/2012, 15:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        He is just showing what a bunch of waste politicians we have
      • leave he (16/10/2012, 16:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        when we drop a bump on funny man he will kool out just leave him to god
      • the rock (17/10/2012, 03:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        hon. myron..yes hon. id the man for u'all..frazier cant walk over himand that burning u'all like fire..bam..bam..bam he is the ndp top dog!
  • ooooo (16/10/2012, 10:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    myron was so shame that he aint utter a word
    • long look me come from (16/10/2012, 12:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Look how one man has brought same and disgrace to our Parliament…send he back to serve burgers at the moorings
      • hmmm (16/10/2012, 19:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Long look u come from please come out of long look so u can learn sense. Serve burgers at the moorings are you mad this man is a lawyer and business owner. He pay people to serve burgers. focus.
  • peng! (16/10/2012, 12:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    rules are in place for a reason....times are changing! follow the rules....if u need to get permission get permission...thats why we in so much trouble as a country....No body follows the rules, from Ministers down....no wonder trade in the state it in, Labour and Immigration catching hell....follow the rules ppl! thats all the Minister ask for.
    • Pong (16/10/2012, 12:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are full of crap, that facility has been there before the NDP and it will be there after the NDP. They should tell the people of the Third District they cant have their Party in there. You all think the Party is for the District Representative? It is for the people of the District. The Horse owners use the facility year round, and the District Representative cant use it once?

      Ask any NDP District Representative if under the VIP they were harassed and humiliated when it came to using facilities in their Districts. This Funny Man just trying to beat his chest.
      • GoonSquad (16/10/2012, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yes, everyone knows the facilities were there before NDP but you still had to get permission from the ministry it was under. Not becuse the track is in the third districts gives anyone rights to use it without permission. It still belongs to the government and has rules and regulations attached to it. Myron had a right not to answer to stupid talk that make no sense. I am sure Frazer feel stupid he did not respond. Had he responded, then you would have seen the blogs that he is rude. I applaud him for not responding. Frazer nd Fahie just like to be on grand stand in the house..empty vessels thats what they are...
        • hog city (16/10/2012, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          his conscience was bothering him why he didnt answer back..he was shame for true
  • my two cents (16/10/2012, 14:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Myron boss walk slow and kool out politicians come and politicians go. If you want a long term political career playing a bad man and going after Fraser will not help. BVI people are ungrateful they turn against you in a min despite what you do for them.

    Next time even if you buy the election again once them mek up there minds they want you gone, then all the money in the world will not help..chill, be a statesman..Fraser will be there for a long long time you just come walk slow stop showing off..we done elect you deman
    • HELLO!! (16/10/2012, 15:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You must be God to say Frazer will be there a long time...A new generation coming big man...no one ever win an election by buying it so dont fool yourself..
      • Ha Ha Ha (16/10/2012, 16:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        OJ go scatter your back side and do the people work from here blogging on government time. By the way, aren't you supposed to be in Barbados?
      • to hello (16/10/2012, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        but loook myron won his by buying it??? so let not go dey mehson
  • I'm Sick (16/10/2012, 15:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    This guy Walwyn is such a piece of $6!+ I don't know why so much time is wasted on him. Imagin this man came here seeking attention, and instead of us ignoring him we giving it to him. Trust me, if you all just pretend he dosent exist, you won't miss the time he is back in his native Antigua.

  • SIDS (16/10/2012, 16:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    AGAIN WALWYN IS NOT AN ANTIGAN HE IS A BVILANDER IF HE WAS IN ANTIGUA THEY WOULD HAVE FIX HIM AREADY. BORN TOLIAN.
  • Prophet (16/10/2012, 16:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So this new generation that's coming is only coming for you alone, it ain't coming for Fraser too? So now you are god. Speaking of buying elections, now that Fraser is up to you all dirty tricks, come next election we will see.
    • HELLO!! (17/10/2012, 08:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Prophet, did you understand your blog? Thing that make you go hummm.. Some of you honestly think Smith have time to waste bloging like us?Ha Ha Ha...You out of work so I guess you getting paid to talk crap. Allu keep going on like Frazer is God..Myron does not have enpugh money to buy all those votes he got neither does any other person who ran and won...Do you all really know what buying an election calls for? Allu wheel nd come again. Half of the money that is spent to get persons to vote for them, I gurantee you only 50% of those perons given money or furniture etc., vote for that person. Election is of God..no man is an island and when God says it's time to move, you have to move...just ask the man who has been in there 32 years...he thought he was and island...
  • power trip (16/10/2012, 23:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought this dude Myron had more sense when I voted for him. I aint know wha point he was trying to prove by saying we the people have to ask him to use the racetrack...but he make heself look like a real moomoo stupidity fool....power hungry
    • Nonsense (17/10/2012, 11:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      Hush your lying @$$, you voted for the freebies with VIP, vote for what Myron? Schups!

  • BREAKING NEWS (17/10/2012, 11:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Myron is the man to handle Frazer LOL
    • class (17/10/2012, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      funny man is not in fraser legaue...fraser is from the upper class
  • black boy (17/10/2012, 16:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look what Myron come too??? see if Dr. Smith had listen to Fahie and bell that cat then we would not have reach to this embarrassing point.


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