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NGOs Bill criticized for being “too heavy”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This legislation, in total ignorance, can scare the living daylight out of anyone who has involvement in these organisations, the real non-profit organisations that are out there with no other intention but to do good,” were the thoughts of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, towards the Bill entitled, “Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2012” which was read in the House of Assembly yesterday, October 11, 2012.
Biwater already invested $25M of own money into project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial Biwater Project has already seen some $25M invested in the construction phase even though there has been no review of the designs and drawings by the Ministry of Communications and Works to see if they were in accordance with relevant quality and performance standards.
Hon. Fraser lashes back at report!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative and former Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Julian Fraser RA, in response to accusations in a report issued by the Complaints Commission titled “Falling through the Chasms”, explained that the constitution provides for the very actions he has taken.
Fahie & Vanterpool clash over “unanswered” questions on CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a more than 15 minute back and forth regarding the list of projects that will be executed under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) $15.7 million loan, 1st District Representative Hon. Andrew Fahie still did not seem to get the answer he was looking for and described the lack of information he was seeking as a “questionable procedure”.
Hon. Fraser to pepper Government with questions in HOA!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On July 24, 2012, the eight sitting of the first session of the second House of Assembly or Parliament of the Virgin Islands was held.
Wonderful things just don’t fall out of the sky! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Representative of the 3rd District, Hon. Julian Fraser, RA was in ebullient mood yesterday Thursday July 5, 2012, as he addressed the players taking part in the Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club’s Summer Basketball League.
Gov’t in breach of borrowing guidelines – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA finds it scary that the Virgin Islands Government was able to negotiate with the United Kingdom to be in breach of the borrowing guidelines until the end of 2015.
Watching Gov’t like a Hawk; Public Accounts Committee to be appointed today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Straddling on the statement that the opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) will be watching the Government “like a hawk”, the Public Accounts Committee will be appointed where among its duties will be to report to the House of Assembly (HOA) any case of apparent extravagance or waste of public funds by the Government.
Dr. Potter: Gov’t should revisit using Inter-Health Canada to commission new hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Irad Potter said based on the performance of the firm hired to commission the new Peebles Hospital in Turks and Caicos, he would advise the Government of the Virgin Islands to revisit its decision to use the company.
I have no choice but to shop in St. Thomas - VIslander
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that she sympathises with the notion that keeping the money circulating in the Territory is good for the economy, a mother of seven says even with the passing of the much debated Customs and Duties Bill in the House of Assembly (HOA) she has no choice but to continue doing her bulk shopping in St. Thomas.
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