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Hon Fraser to Premier -'dude stop apologizing for fighting for our independence'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Veteran Legislator and Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) told Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to “stop apologizing for fighting for our independence.”
No more emergency generators, time for better electricity in VI – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a more reliable supply of electricity in the VI, more so, that the need for emergency generators become necessary only for essential services.
'Light the place up! People should not walk in fear'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said with some people feeling concerned about their safety and property in public places, there should be an effort to have more streetlights in place.
‘Sheer arrogance!’ Hon Fraser objects to derelict vehicles storage returning to SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Recently, Acting Manager of the Department of Waste Management (DWM) Mr Neville Allen has said it is the hope that the storage and processing of derelict vehicles will be returned to Sea Cow's Bay.
VI’s visa requirement for Guyanese should be 'revisited'- Hon Fraser
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said the visa requirement imposed on Guyana nationals by the [British] Virgin Islands should be revisited.
Willock hints he may run for D3 seat if Hon Fraser exits politics in 2027
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has hinted he may run for office in District 3 should long-term representative Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) make this current term political term in office the last ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Greedy Bill’ can be amended rather than repealed– Hon Julian Fraser RA
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for the ‘Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021’, to be amended rather than repealed, given only sections of the law require changes.
Opposition pledges to make life difficult for ruling VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Promising no-confidence votes and filibustering, His Majesty's Loyal Opposition has said it will do all it possibly can to achieve its agenda when up against the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government in the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA).
Hon Julian Fraser 'completely overplayed his hands'– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has been accused of being selfish during the 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI) after negotiations with him to help form a coalition government with the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) allegedly failed and the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) was able to get back in office through a partnership with NDP Member Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
First day after elections still no government; Negotiations are hard!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word from the political class is no government has yet been formed, after the general elections of April 24, 2023, resulted in no clear mandate as to who should lead the Territory of the Virgin Islands.