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Hon Fraser proposes Ministry of Homeland Security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said there is too much to lose if the findings of the latest International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR) are not addressed straightaway and has proposed a new Ministry to deal with issues such as national security among others.
Hon Vanterpool refuses to provide reports in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has refused to provide reports and other documents in the House of Assembly, citing the Standing Orders and saying that such disclosures would be inimical to the public interest.
Many flood VIP for nomination! Some candidates revealed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While some may have the public believe that the main Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), who the historians have credited with building the country, may not have had candidates to contest the 2015/16 General Elections expected this year, it has turned out to be quite the opposite.
Gov Duncan shuns allegations NDP influenced decision on CoI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John S. Duncan OBE has refused to comment on the allegations made by Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) that Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith influenced his decision to not order a Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the cruise pier development project. According to Governor Duncan, he was very clear in his broadcast announcement what were the steps taken in arriving at his decision.
‘Premier must engage US on Money Laundering report’ – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA said Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith should engage the US State Department at the highest level to resolve ongoing differences regarding the territory’s financial services and recent findings on concerns about Money Laundering (ML).
‘There was no lease to Earl Fraser’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has hit back at Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) for allegations made regarding the alleged leasing of land to Earl Fraser some years ago under the previous administration.
‘Sewage outfall @ Slaney a national disgrace!’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA called the sewage outfall situation in Slaney a national disgrace and blamed the current National Democratic Party (NDP).
‘Studies needed on medical marijuana’ – VIP Top Brass
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said his party has not sat to discuss the ramifications of decriminalising the use of marijuana for medical purposes but acknowledged that such a topic requires careful study.
‘Premier Smith influenced Governor’s decision!’ – Hon Julian Fraser RA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has expressed concern regarding the decision by Governor John S. Duncan OBE not to put in place a Commission of Inquiry for the Cruise Pier Development Project and called into question his making a decision based on a study that Premier Dr the Honourable had a hand in commissioning.
Opposition calls for incentives supporting clean energy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Second District Honourable J. Alvin Christopher believes some sort of incentive should be given to help encourage persons to invest in their own alternative energy solutions as it is an expensive venture for ordinary citizens.
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