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Exclusive: Fraser confident ahead of May 28 VIP elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “It is my intention to win and that is the only reason I would accept the nomination,” said senior member of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) on his intention to run for the office of Chairman of the party when it holds internal elections on May 28, 2014.
Hon Fraser throws hat into ring for VIP Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Further to the recent announcement by Leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE that the party will on April 23, 2014 hold a congress meeting to have internal elections, seasoned member of the party, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has told Virgin Islands News Online that he intends to accept a nomination for the position of VIP Chairman should one be put forward in his favour.
BVICCHA responds to Platinum News article on Chairman’s statements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has issued a statement that distances itself from remarks made by attorney at law and Chairman of the BVICCHA, Jamal S. Smith recently in relation to the cruise pier project.
New designs for Territorial dress to be ready for tomorrow – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – He was praised for not being a politician to take the attitude of “it’s either my way or the highway”, and in doing so the Territory’s Culture Minister after some pondering has asked the Territorial Dress Committee and the two designers to come up with a dress “that is more acceptable” to the public.
Clarence Faulkner Jr. to be named chairman of NBVI Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching the Virgin Islands News Online from it's well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Clarence Faulkner Jr., the former Investment Manager of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) was approved by the Dr. Orlando Smith Cabinet to be the new Chairman of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands’ Board.
Don’t wait on carriers to bring technology to us- Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, in giving his words of support in the House of Assembly on December 21, 2011 to the appointment of Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulations Commission (TRC), warned that the TRC should not wait for the carriers to bring the technology to the Virgin Islands but that the TRC should always have a keen knowledge of what technology exists and let the carriers know that they are needed
HOA approves Ayana Hull-Brathwaite as new TRC chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Second House of Assembly (HOA) has approved the appointment of Attorney At Law Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in the Virgin Islands for a period of three (3) years with effect from December 15, 2011.