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Acting Premier blasts procurement laws for delaying urgent water repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is of the view the Territory’s procurement framework presents legislative hurdles that continue to frustrate critical infrastructure repairs, particularly in the water sector.
Hon Fraser opposes giving powers to governor in maritime legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands convened on Monday, March 31, 2025, to debate a sleuth of amendments, including the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill, during which time, a strong bipartisan consensus emerged in favour of reducing the statutory powers of the Governor, shifting more authority to elected ministers, the Premier, and even the Cabinet collectively.
Premier Wheatley in Grenada; Hon Fraser is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Territory from March 4 to 6, 2025, attending the Third Annual Council of Ministers for Immigration meeting in Grenada.
Transportation a major challenge to food Security through CARICOM- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA is of the view, ongoing constraints to importing food from CARICOM into the Virgin Islands—with transportation being a major challenge—does not make that option a viable one for the Territory’s food security at the moment.
Hon Fraser met Silicon Valley investors during CARICOM summit in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There is immense potential—tangible and otherwise—for the Virgin Islands to benefit from, including major international investment, according to Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), following his participation in the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM that took place in Barbados from February 19-21, 2025.
‘We need to take our time & tidy up this thing’- Hon Fraser on Police Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) did not mince his words, as he candidly lamented aspects of the Police (Amendment) Bill 2024, during a heated debate in the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, where he raised concerns over the scope of powers granted to the Governor in the newly proposed bill, among other glaring provisions.
Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE appointed to Public Accounts Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Honourable Lorna G. Smith OBE (AL) has been officially appointed to the House of Assembly's (HoA) Public Accounts Committee (PAC), following a motion passed unanimously by members during its December 19, 2024, sitting.
Hon Julian Fraser RA sworn in as a Deputy Premier & Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the firing of Lorna G. Smith, OBE, a new Deputy Premier has already been sworn in.
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.
Hon Smith Out! Hon Fraser In! Dr Wheatley fires Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the biggest gutsy move of his young Premiership, Leader of Government Business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has asked Governor Daniel Pruce to revoke the appointment of now former Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE.
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