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‘I have no problems with the lockdown’- Hon Fraser

- Hon Carvin Malone to announce plans after Cabinet meeting today, August 31, 2020
Senor Legislator and Opposition Member and in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said he has no objections to any new lockdown in the territory as a measure to control the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Fahie said Cabinet will decide on the lockdown by this afternoon, August 31, 2020, where a majority of the Cabinet members are already Members of the HoA and a then an announcement will be made by the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: GIS/File
Premier Fahie said Cabinet will decide on the lockdown by this afternoon, August 31, 2020, where a majority of the Cabinet members are already Members of the HoA and a then an announcement will be made by the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL). Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Senor Legislator and Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said he has no objections to any new lockdown as a measure to control the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.

“I think it’s the only way you’re going to bring people close to doing the things they need to do, so I have no problems with that,” Hon Fraser had said in an Opposition a press conference on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Even as the Territory is on a 14-day 5:00 am -5:00 pm partial lockdown, there are now 38 active COVID-19 cases and Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced last evening August 30, 2020, that the Territory could move into another 14-day, 24/7 lockdown pending Cabinet approval.

He said the move was decided by a majority of legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) at an emergency meeting, however, he did not say who objected or supported the plan.

Co-exist with virus – Hon Penn

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), at Wednesday's Opposition press conference, had urged the Government to find a way to co-exist with COVID-19 and strike a balance between health and safety and the business community, in order to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on the economy.

At that time the Territory had just 21 active COVID-19 cases, however, it remains unclear if Hon Penn voted for or against the 24/7 lockdown at yesterday's virtual HoA meeting.

Premier Fahie said Cabinet will decide on the lockdown by this afternoon, August 31, 2020, where a majority of the Cabinet members are already Members of the HoA and then an announcement will be made by the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL). 

According to the Virgin Islands Constitution, Order 2017, the VI Cabinet consists of the Premier, four other Ministers and one ex officio member, namely the Attorney General and is Chaired by the Governor, a non-member.

38 Responses to “‘I have no problems with the lockdown’- Hon Fraser”

  • jokes (31/08/2020, 09:32) Like (18) Dislike (18) Reply
    Wrong decision!
    • The real Jokes (31/08/2020, 10:03) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
      You need to create your own screen name whoever you are. The real Jokes would never oppose the decision.
    • NOT (31/08/2020, 10:21) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      This is the only viable decision at this time.
    • Leading the people to the slaughter (31/08/2020, 11:17) Like (30) Dislike (4) Reply
      Definitely the wrong decision and this is by a person who will be getting their full pay when or if we lockdown... just not right to the families that have babies and lil kids to feed... not everyone has money like y’all some family depend on every single pay check to get by
    • Where the money coming from (31/08/2020, 11:28) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
      Where is the money coming from to pay civil servants for been home every time we lock down..Theer is no revenue...Maybe thats why people can't get their stimulus because people are paid from it for been home.....
    • LockDown (31/08/2020, 11:37) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
      Lock us down. That’s we didn’t listen. You give us policies and don’t care Lock is down. Lock the whole country down who we get food is on us “ You the Government” official’s sleep good at night caused you’ll did the right thing!! Lock us down!!!
  • resident (31/08/2020, 09:56) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    The public basically knows who the ones that support and who objected to the plans are. The ones that objected, knows they will get a roasting on line that will make the Friars Club look like a beginner. This is one of the reasons I like Fraser, he keep S**t real, he is for the lock down and he said it. The ones that objected, don’t have the Mountain Oysters to go Public and say they object or the reason why.
  • Pleasant Valley (31/08/2020, 09:58) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fraser yes if the lockdown is needed it is ok you will get critise but I am with you do what is needed i know that you will take care of the people of the 3 distruct you are a man of your word you may not want it to happen but if is to save the country why not Fraser this is a serious fact of life and people are concern but what has to be done has to be done keep praying
  • Obedience (31/08/2020, 10:12) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    If people would learn to listen and respect rules we would not be going into lockdown again.
    When we are in lockdown and anyone is found on the street without a valid reason, they need to be fined and their license suspended for a year.
    For those an bike's, their bikes need to be confiscated along with the fine.
    If you have nothing to be on the street for stay in your homes and find something constructive to do.
  • BETSY (31/08/2020, 10:13) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Only those who have them keeper and stuck in the house with their husband and wife have a problem with this lockdown cause i dont understand
  • Lb (31/08/2020, 10:25) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Notice the "I" have no problem with lockdown? You arent there to represent your interests.. You are there to represent OUR interest. Did you check with the people of the 3rd to get their thoughts and ideas? Do you know if WE have a problem with it? You 13 in there are clearly out of touch with the small people who you are supposed to be representing.
  • Hmmmmm (31/08/2020, 10:28) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fraser doesn't care! He is in his big mansion collecting his pension FOR LIFE! He is good, he doesn't even leave his house outside of going to HOA, so because he is comfortable and it doesn't affect him, of course he will agree with it and to hell with us. The Politicians that love to have people like sheep will all love it because they know out of a lock down will come beggars. Imagine they haven't given any assistance yet from the first lock down months ago but he is here bold face saying he is in favor. The food we are stocking up from the supermarkets cause far more health problems than COVID and we are here stupidly and blindly going along with every dumb decision the government makes.
  • Jose (31/08/2020, 10:33) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Of course Mr Fraser has no problems with the lockdown. His salary and the rest of the benefits attached to his job (that he, as the majority of the HoA, doesn't fulfill satisfactorily) come on time, as scheduled without any cuts or hiccups.
  • facts (31/08/2020, 10:35) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Good words Fraser. We will wait on the negativity from Marlon & Mitch.
  • fred (31/08/2020, 10:42) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    BVI already co-existing with a voodoo virus in the lead opposition. Fraser make good sense. Surprise he still sit at a table with those two useless clowns.
  • Outsider (31/08/2020, 11:05) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    HOPE THE LOCK DOWN CURE COVID AND BRING FRUITFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE BVI!!
  • WHAT!!!! (31/08/2020, 11:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sure you have no problem you get paid for staying home anyway.
  • Mr Frazer. ..Pls xplain (31/08/2020, 11:24) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tell us the plan forward after the 14 days lock down? Is it to open to lock down again when more positive tests show up...Lock down is just the easy and coward way out .. Not a forward or progressive plan...
  • Think for yourself in these critical times (31/08/2020, 11:28) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    The lady from Jost Van Dyke was positive the first time and negative the second time how we know y’all ain’t boosting these numbers ?! Did y’all test these positive cases back over or we got to believe everything y’all tell us because after all y’all lie about almost everything so y’all can get y’all way
  • old (31/08/2020, 11:36) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    You all will drive people crazy. No money no food. No work.. Soon we will start drop down and dead.
    • @ old (31/08/2020, 16:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      You people really need to stop calling curse on yourself.

      Then there’s that stupid dead slang with the skull people using because it’s trending.

      Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
  • Set of cowards (31/08/2020, 11:41) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lock down is just the easy Coward way out...Anyhow, When Are we going to call out the .USVI for their failure to protect their borders And causing us this .problem. ..I know if it was the other way around they Will publicly call us out...
  • No lockdown (31/08/2020, 11:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Locking down everytime with out stimulus can't be the answer
    • Correct (31/08/2020, 14:02) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      We do need a little break at this time though? We are only 35,000 with how many positive cases? that is too much. Let health do their contact tracing in peace,
  • What ? (31/08/2020, 12:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    the very same thing will happen after we come out of any lockdown and people have no regards for laws: enforcement of regulations continue to a serious issue in the territory

    how can u wear a mask @ bars when u going there to consume drink after drink



  • solution (31/08/2020, 12:22) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    Premeir Fahie each time I have heard you speak you have made reference to knowing and believing in God (which I felt good about). However, your actions are showing me different. Please encourage your people to pray and this is not a joke. These are serious times that call for serious measures. Prayer is the way out. There are those folks who are going to continue to do foolishness whether lockdown or no lockdown. I feel like the innocent is suffering for the guilty. I feel that your administration could have put a stop to smuggling, but you all are always scared to touch people. There should be no such word as ‘scared’ associated with someone who says the know and believe in God. You have to make the right decision. The people who are encouraging another lockdown don’t know God and his mighty powers. They are the ones who are going to still be able to collect a salary and not worry the many people who will not get any money. What about the KIDS in these homes who will be unable to provide. It’s not an easy decision, but you can’t keep running from it. I remember hearing people bragging about home being COVID free, but now what. God wants us to wake up and put our strength and energy in him not this world. Guess what if you lockdown many more will come after just to show you you are not GOD.
  • Fraizer (31/08/2020, 12:54) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    To hon Frazier. All of you millionaires will be in favor of the lockdown cause you have money to live , what about the rest if us you struggling to simply eat food.
  • Yes (31/08/2020, 12:56) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
    24 hours quarantine for a month, NOT FOR 14 DAYS
  • Slaney (31/08/2020, 14:13) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mr Fraser i wish you were the Premier when you ran in the election before this last one they drag you to the ground they told so much lies on you but you are covered by the man above those who do not know and even some you knows you make comments but I kbow you you are man of action the same party who is in now called you down but you are still here to help Encourage people to do the rightthing ask them to stop blaming Government you were there and you know how things sork mr Fraser if you run again for politics mine vote is yours i did not vote for you in the last election because i was brainwash but after yhe election i saw diffrent and the help and assistance to me and family Ask God to have you around and the next election might be your lasr getting up there in age but do not leave the 3 district un represented you have another chance If the country needs to be locked down you really cannot do anything with it you are not the premier or the Governor Fraser be good and help in whatever way you can
  • Devided people.. (31/08/2020, 14:37) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI people are so Divided on this issue....Civil servants on the the right supporting the lock down and the private industry workers on the left against the lock down... Each has their own personal interest at heart.... Now to bring everyone together... Govt either pay everyone to stay home or Govt pay no one for staying... Then the country will be united...
  • P (31/08/2020, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    frase sh#t up
  • GG (31/08/2020, 18:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is like some of your minister don't give to crap about anyone, why the hell all ur minister don't accept half of there salary, they cutting everyone else pay but all ur minister still getting full pay hmmmm
  • Strupps (31/08/2020, 21:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    you want lockdown and soo much people out here hungry. take your money and help people in need.


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