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Hon Fraser to host public meeting in SCB on Thursday
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA will on Thursday May 22, 2014 hold a public meeting where he intends to update his constituents on a number of pressing issues pertaining to the District and the Territory.
Pelican Gate pupils experience career day
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The Pelican Gate School in West End, Tortola today May 9, 2014 held a career day for its students where they had an opportunity not only to dress in the apparel of their career choice but to learn how those jobs impact the Virgin Islands economy.
VI’s next leader should be Hon. Fraser – USVI Resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Expressing his concerns publicly about the state of affairs of the economy and the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), has always been a feature of Representative of the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser, RA, to the extent that many persons feel that he is ripe for the leadership position at the top of Government.
New work permits far outweigh job losses – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, in addressing the issue of job losses in the Territory during his Budget Address in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, January 14, 2014, said current evidence shows that new work permits issued far outweigh job losses being experienced.
King stimulus or queen austerity
By Dickson Igwe
Current political debate in the Virgin Islands pits a prudential and cautious financial model, against a model that argues for greater spending to generate economic growth. Which is correct?
Christmas message by Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando smith, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Season’s Greetings to you, the residents and people of these Virgin Islands and to all within the sound of my voice, whether you are sitting in front of your television, listening to radio or via the internet.
'We must continue to have hope for a brighter tomorrow' - Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Representative for the Third District, Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has extended a Merry Christmas to all residents and visitors of these wonderful Virgin Islands, including his constituents of the Third Electoral District and has urged that everyone continue to have hope for a brighter tomorrow.
Air British Virgin Islands: Flying with limited flight data
By Dickson Igwe
In an online news piece of November 8, 2013, on BVINEWS, a news story that also appeared on Virgin Islands News Online, the story in BVI news titled, “ECONOMY MAY WORSEN”,’ Honourable Julian Fraser stated that, “a major overhaul of the Development Planning Unit is a must, for until our leader has ready access to reliably accurate statistics, nothing substantial can be expected.”
Economy to worsen, people are hurting-Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has argued that given the circumstances leading up to the territory's current economic situation, it stands to reason that without meaningful intervention on the part of government the economy of the Virgin Islands will worsen over the next twelve months rather than get better.
VIslanders should be frustrated with pier project – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio S. Henry believes Virgin Islanders should all be frustrated with what has been happening with the Cruise Pier Development Project.