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Fraser blasts handling of financial services sector
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA is of the view that the present National Democratic Party (NDP) Government needs to do more to ensure that the Virgin Islands is compliant with all the requirements governing the financial services sector so that the Territory would not be deemed blacklisted.
UK Protocols restrict Territory’s borrowing – Hon Fraser
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser, RA said that the Protocols for Effective Financial Management to which the Virgin Islands must become compliant has removed every opportunity the Territory had as far as options to raise money were concerned.
UPDATE: Hon Fraser, Rajah A. Smith among those dunked for a cause
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – It was a day of fun-filled activities at the Roger A. Hodge Softball Field in Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola yesterday May 3, 2014, as the youth action movement Alternative Community Transformation (ACT) held one of what it hopes will be many fundraising events to aid in its community efforts.
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.
‘Respect people more, put proper signs up!’ – Hon. Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA urged members of the team responsible for road repair works in the Third District to display more respect for residents by improving the signage placed when construction work is being done.
VIP Congress internal elections set for May 28, 2014!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a closed door Extraordinary General Meeting at Maria’s By the Sea held last night April 23, 2014 the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) general body has selected a date for its internal elections that could see a new Executive Committee being installed.
UPDATE: Skelton says NHI needs startup of $15M to $25M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton said that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will need a start up financing from Government of between $15 million and $25 million.
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.
Cyber Bill to muzzle the press passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA believes the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Bill, passed in the House of Assembly last night March 13, 2014, is broad in its definitions and could be misapplied to silence the media and has deemed parts of it unconstitutional.
NDP has done nothing for last 2 years - Hon J. Alvin Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The absence of three members of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) from yesterday’s February 10, 2014 budget debate was no accident but rather it was an agreed move by the members, Virgin Islands News Online was told by Representative for the Second District Honourable J. Alvin Christopher.