VI’s next leader should be Hon. Fraser – USVI Resident
On January 11, 2014, Honourable Fraser had his usual social interaction with the residents of his district and the wider communities of the Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands. While it was set as a time of merriment, food and entertainment, one’s ears could not have missed the general pockets of discussion among patrons of the political activist’s readiness to sit as Premier of the Virgin Islands.
This was also the view of Mr. Morris M. Nisbett of the USVI. “Did you listen carefully to that speech, that man is ready and should be the next leader of this Territory,” said Nisbett. He said that while he is currently residiing in the US Territory, he has always been an ardent follower of VI politics and has been admiring the show of strong will by Hon. Fraser.
“Many of you are not from the USA but yet you were able to assess Obama even before he took office that he was the right one to be president, that the same here I am feeling Fraser for the BVI,” continued Nisbett.
“Even if it is not with the VIP that I know he is a member, he has what it takes for that position,” contended Mr. Nisbett.
Worried about future of VI
Meanwhile, Mr. Nisbett pointed to sections of Hon Fraser’s speech that night making specific reference to his concerns about the future of the VI. In that address to the Territory, Hon. Fraser had stated, “This Territory needs leadership that is compassionate, so they can understand the day to day needs of the ordinary man. It needs leadership that is understanding, so that they can comprehend the importance of the flow of money to the dynamics of an economic system. Certainly such leadership will not withhold $12 million of its citizens hard earn money in the government Treasury and allow the economy to go to the dogs.”
Hon. Fraser had further stated that the next Leader of the Virgin Islands must possess the ability to have knowledge of events before they take place, they must have an infectious optimism and clear plan for the future, they must be able to live in the reality of today but also look to the future and plan how they are going to get there and make it fun.
“I must tell you that I am worried for the immediate future of the Virgin Islands; and the long term future of its citizens,” said Hon. Fraser.
He had also pointed to a number of weak management decisions taken by the present National Democratic Party (NDP) government that faces possible pit falls in the not so distant future.
“Our government on April 23, 2012 has signed an Agreement called ‘Protocols For Effective Financial Management’, with the Government of the United Kingdom, and we have violated its provisions recklessly. I am worried that the day of reckoning will come,” said Hon. Fraser.
He described the document as the biggest “sellout” of the people of the Virgin Islands that any Government has ever negotiated.
Hon. Fraser further stated that one of the greater perils this Territory faces is the "economic malaise".
“The Premier called it a recession and I have offered what some including myself may consider the greatest piece of advice the Premier could have at this time, which is an alternate method to his Austerity program which is not working,” he had said.
But does Hon. Fraser sees himself ready for the position others have confidence of him taking on? Hon. Fraser and other members of the Opposition have all been asked this question by several media reporters but the responses have never been given a direct “Yes” or “No”. This news site will continue to pursue this topic.
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64 Responses to “VI’s next leader should be Hon. Fraser – USVI Resident”
Yes, Fraser has been vocal (so has Fahie) in opposition, but what about his performance when he was in govt?
There are several concerns (Biwater contract, the water woes, streetlights on the roundabout, wall of Jericho, failing to deal with sewage after campaigning that he will address, question about the govt development at SCB harbour on private land, etc).
This NDP govt will be judged on its actions and Fraser should be judged on his actions as well, not his loud words. Based on his actions / performance, then the question should be asked, Is Fraser ready to be Premier?
I 2nd that motion..Frazer lead who?
He has violated many choices by not being transparent himself. He wasted money with the traffic lights at the round-about, didn't explain the million dollar retaining wall, and blatantly moved forward on filling in SCB and allowed dumping in the mangroves all before being forced to address these issues and informing the public. Speaking out is one thing-- but people have a short memory when it comes to immoral and sneaky choices that benefit themselves. This goes for Andrew as well. I appreciate both of them pointing out wrong-doing, but they have been guilty themselves of not including the public. I really want to see FRESH BLOOD in elections. PLEASE IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT NEW COMMUNITY LEADERS.
Just a bit of information, Bill Clinton cannot be the president of the US, he served two terms.
It is another thing, if anybody will actually vote for him or that he would win.
You still with these campaign propaganda? We now have the facts: The NDP told us VIP emptied the Reserves, we now find out that they lied. The NDP told us the VIP left the country broke, we now find out that they lied after learning about the many over priced consultants, airport & port multimillion dollar projects, over priced one night dinner & speechwriter; 10yr old millions in payment to cronies for airport; over priced manse road, Craft Alive project, Georgie Hill, & many more projects by the NDP.
The one most unforgivable act that has damaged this country financially is the NDP's Santo eternity corrupt hospital construction project which sucked & is sucking the Treasury dry but ayo want us to leave that alone & forget it while you try to blame others for the nonsense the NDP has done. Millions & millions & millions & more gone through the hospital door thanks to the can't do no wrong NDP.
The NDP is the political party of choice & majority but it is obvious to most of us now that they got the office through lies and malicious behavior and now it is coming back to haunt them which I don't mind but we the people suffering also which is where I have a problem. THE NDP MUST GO NOW!
Typical NDP cowbird, can't face the music and fest up to the fact that Fraser represents the future of the Virgin Islands. Sick, Sick, Sick.
You NDP still with these campaign propaganda? We now have the facts: The NDP told us VIP emptied the Reserves, we now find out that they lied. The NDP told us the VIP left the country broke, we now find out that they lied after learning about the many over priced consultants, airport & port multimillion dollar projects, over priced one night dinner & speechwriter; 10yr old millions in payment to cronies for airport; over priced manse road, Craft Alive project, Georgie Hill, & many more projects by the NDP.
The one most unforgivable act that has damaged this country financially is the NDP's Santo eternity corrupt hospital construction project which sucked & is sucking the Treasury dry but ayo want us to leave that alone & forget it while you try to blame others for the nonsense the NDP has done. Millions & millions & millions & more gone through the hospital door thanks to the can't do no wrong NDP.
The NDP is the political party of choice & majority but it is obvious to most of us now that they got the office through lies and malicious behavior and now it is coming back to haunt them which I don't mind but we the people suffering also which is where I have a problem. THE NDP MUST GO NOW!To pat:
Tell Fraser run AT LARGE instead of for the 3rd district and you'll see how quick his Political Career is over !!
The BIG BOYS run AT LARGE !!
"Many of you are not from the USA but yet you were able to assess Obama even before he took office that he was the right one to be president, that the same here I am feeling Fraser for the BVI" Oh my God, Obama seems to be going down as the worst President in history and this he wants the same for BVI?????