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Hon Fraser throws hat into ring for VIP Chairman

-believes Hon Ralph T. O’Neal’s decision to have congress meeting & internal elections good for party & Territory
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said that he is willing to accept nomination for post of Chairman of the VIP. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie preferred to wait until the conclusion of the April 23, 2014 meeting before commenting. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie preferred to wait until the conclusion of the April 23, 2014 meeting before commenting. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, VIP Chairman recently announced that the party will hold internal elections on April 23, 2014. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, VIP Chairman recently announced that the party will hold internal elections on April 23, 2014. Photo: VINO/File
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.

Fraser said that he supported O’Neal’s call for a special meeting of the party and said he believes it is good for the party going forward. He said that it is in the Territory’s best interest that the meeting and the elections are held within the party.

In a brief statement dated March 26, 2014, O’Neal said, “In exercise of the powers of Chairman under the Virgin Islands Party Constitution I have on Thursday March 27th written the Secretary of the Party as is required directing that it is my express desire to have convened a Special Meeting of the Party on Wednesday [April 23, 2014]. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to conduct elections of Officers of the Executive Committee as set out in the Constitution.”

Hon O’Neal could not be reached for further comment on the announcement and what might have prompted it.

Hon Fraser said that while cannot offer himself for nomination, if someone nominates him for contesting the position of Leader of the Party he will accept. “If I am nominated, I will not deny those persons who support me the opportunity of seeing the nomination [going forward],” said Fraser.

Another leading member of the VIP Hon Andrew A. Fahie when asked whether he intends to contest the post of VIP Chairman said that he preferred to wait until the meeting takes place before commenting.

43 Responses to “Hon Fraser throws hat into ring for VIP Chairman”

  • winner (31/03/2014, 08:18) Like (25) Dislike (20) Reply
    Fraser will win
    • @ winner (31/03/2014, 09:49) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
      Not over Ralph dead body!!!
    • sea cows bay (31/03/2014, 10:10) Like (23) Dislike (10) Reply
      He might win the VIP Chairman nomination but OJ might beat him this time round in Sea Cows Bay.Would be strange to see him as Chairman but not an elected member? People assuming he'll automatically win that seat..its far from automatic!
      • Observer (31/03/2014, 17:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        @sea cows bay oj will not enter politics at this time he has just entered into a contract with degicel
    • Clyde (31/03/2014, 16:22) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
      Same old thieving faces. If anyone vote for them again they deserve to live in HELL for the years to follow. SHRUPPSSSSSSSSS
      • @ Clyde (31/03/2014, 17:04) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
        sorry thought you were talking about the NDP who thief more than dem eh?
  • ccc (31/03/2014, 09:31) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Dem people going right back in dey to vote for uncle
  • Sweet (31/03/2014, 10:13) Like (31) Dislike (24) Reply
    If this happens, NDP will have a big party in the streets!! Election campaigning will be much easier.."Do you really want to risk Mr. Fraser as our Premier?..vote for our people to avoid that happening!!.".. Say what you like but when you leave the 3rd District, Fraser gets no love, AT ALL! He's a polarizing figure and has boxed himself into a corner as a pure District Rep with no appeal outside of his district. Case in point, he's a senior VIP and acts like he has the biggest balls, but have you ever seen Fraser in any other District rallying support for any other candidate? Never, because he CANNOT. So, NDP/PEP would love for him to become VIP Chairman and in line for premiership. LOLOLOL!!
    • @ Sweet (31/03/2014, 11:45) Like (17) Dislike (15) Reply
      Ha ha the ndp paid bloggers games not going to work. All them afraid of Fraser because the country done conclude he will be the next premier and trust me he will be AS HE IS THE ONLY PERSON THE UK WILL ACCEPT BECAUSE THEY DONE SAY [WHO KNOWS] IF WE WANT TO KEEP THE bvi OUT OF THE uk HANDS WE MUST GET RID OF THE ndp…TALK THAT!!!
    • OhKala (31/03/2014, 13:14) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
      What was Fraser going to tell folks outside his District, that he was the leader of the party? It is the leader of the Party who is supposed to go around making sure that the other candidates are doing their jobs for their constituents. I remember same thing them say bout Ralph before he was Chief. Them use to call he Autola. Rember? Fraser will do just fine.
  • wise up (31/03/2014, 11:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    this thing all POWER !!!!!!
    • UK students (31/03/2014, 22:12) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
      Don't study the nay sayers Fraser, go for it.....we coming home to vote for you and VIP come 2015
  • please (31/03/2014, 11:17) Like (14) Dislike (18) Reply
    We cannot risk letting Fraser run the country, if he becomes leader of VIP I very much doubt he will get to form a government, he is disliked on the whole. Not sure why district 3 like him so much.

    • @ please (31/03/2014, 17:13) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply
      bouy go sit your rass down, when compare to Mark, Archie, Myron, Alvera and Deloris Mr. Julain Fraser is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in front!!!

      Truly the only other person in dey that could run the country beside Fraser is Ronnie or Kedrick and not a man could despute that!!!
  • hog city (31/03/2014, 11:26) Like (18) Dislike (15) Reply
    This is the right man for the job ladies and gentlemen.
  • foxy (31/03/2014, 11:43) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    We backing fraser
  • And I repeat (31/03/2014, 11:47) Like (23) Dislike (16) Reply
    LET'S BE HONEST AND PUT ASIDE THE POLITICS; LINE UP Julian Fraser, Orlando Smith and Alvin Christopher….who would you want to lead and has integrity and the smarts to run the country and will stand up for me and you and would not sell out the country…be honest for one moment…FRASER HANDS DOWN!!!!!!
    • Yes (31/03/2014, 15:22) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
      Based on what? Explain. Over $5mil spent in SCBay 2007-2011 FACT. Look at the place!
      • @ lol (31/03/2014, 16:59) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
        check minsitry of education over 2 million spent in two years resuls NO ONE IMPROVEMNT IN EDUCATION CHECK
    • Scary Mary (31/03/2014, 15:46) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Who would I choose?

      None of the above. Sigh.
  • ... (31/03/2014, 11:56) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    How about chairwoman for a change?
  • Spy (31/03/2014, 12:12) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    With all these party's forming, only giving the government in power a easier victory,stay tune.....
  • True (31/03/2014, 13:23) Like (18) Dislike (13) Reply
    I would nominate Hon Fraser for the leader of the VIP party not due to agreeing with everything he does but due to the fact he has the balls and backbone to stick to his guns and see the project through to completion. This is exactly what the country needs as I said to the Honerable Minister on August Monday!
  • Voters (31/03/2014, 14:06) Like (24) Dislike (12) Reply
    Fraser will be ok the country done warm up to him
  • VIP all the way (31/03/2014, 15:27) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
    line up fraser and even uncle fraser is the man
  • facts (31/03/2014, 17:02) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    i want to congratulate julian fraser for his courage in trying to save the BE VI....ndp has killed the country
  • pat (31/03/2014, 18:11) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    It's the economy stupid
  • The Realist (31/03/2014, 19:32) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    LORD NOO!!
  • mother hen (31/03/2014, 21:20) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    After a bit of soul searching and thinking, I realized Mr. Frazer is actually the best hope for the BVI at this time
  • Release (31/03/2014, 21:22) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Let me see the hands for Myron or Mark for NDP Chairman????????
  • True citizen (01/04/2014, 14:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I humbly submit that the VI P congress will have the time of their lives choosing between the lesser of all these evils for leadership of their party.
  • what (02/04/2014, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about Dancia? I think she can lead the country too.
  • Amen (03/04/2014, 09:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    strups. That ship has sailed away from Ralph and the NDP!!!! Fraser is up NEXT .
  • Overly Concerned (03/04/2014, 16:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Come on people! Give the politicians a chance. Only TIME will tell.
  • high hopes (03/04/2014, 23:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fraser is terrific. I follow him all I can. He is the best. He's what a rep should be, an intelligent curmudgeon, very funny, and superbly quick-witted guy with lots of balls to run an country.


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