Hon Fraser to Premier -'dude stop apologizing for fighting for our independence'
Hon Fraser was at the time speaking on October 13, 2023, at a special Sitting of the House of Assembly naming 10 persons as national heroes.
The list of the territory’s national heroes and heroines included; Mr. Shelly Martin, Ms. Perreen Georges, Mr. Augustus McCleverty, Mr. Obadiah Dawson, Mr. Henry Garnet, Mr. Theodolph Faulkner, Mr. Isaac Glanville Fonseca, Mr. Carlton de Castro, Mr. H. Lavity Stoutt and Mr. Noel Lloyd.
The Third District Representative told the House of Assembly he heard on the radio a few days ago, the Premier apologizing for fighting for the VI's independence.
Hon Fraser said, “dude stop it, why should you be apologizing. If you don’t do it in 2023 someone will in 2055 and the sad thing is we would have lost 30 years.”
We need our independence- Hon Fraser
Mr Fraser warned Premier Wheatley that nothing is wrong with fighting for independence and he does not have to sugarcoat it by saying he is only “fighting for self-determination.”
It was at a press conference on October 6, 2023, that the Premier was asked by a radio talk show host, “Who has given you the mandate of independence for the territory? Was a referendum held to determine the direction the people would like to go?”
In response, Premier Wheatley said, “no one has sanctioned independence for the territory.” He said he talks at the United Nations about “self-determination which means you have no longer placed yourself in a colonial situation and you have options, independence is just one option” he noted.
Many local advocates of independence, democracy, and freedom saw Dr. Wheatley’s response as a cop-out. The country is believed to be split on the direction on whether to take the VI independent or maintain its status as a colony of the United Kingdom.
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51 Responses to “Hon Fraser to Premier -'dude stop apologizing for fighting for our independence' ”
Speak Fraser!
let the people go to their various poling stations and cast a vote for independence or cast their vote against independence(use the same standard as we do during an election)
some of us have this matter to be a joke,independence calls for some serious Self Reliance
had not been for the very same united kingdom during the covid 19 global pandemic lots more of the people who called this place home would have suffered.
the same governor had to call on the USA to have certain supplies released so our people could have them to safeguard our healthcare system(go play the tape)
If the politicians act the way they do now, one could only imagine the conduct under independence (why you think the CoI hanging over the heads of our people)
The CoI have nothing to do with the majority of the population of this city(mr politician U did it to the people
when push comes to shove some among us can book their tickets and leave some have to remain and face the music
He left moo moo Cindy cow he
You couldnt have said it better. More people need to hear it.
1. How will the country be different?
2. How much does the UK do for this territory?
3. Can we trust our leaders?
4. We don't have an army. We don't even have police. If there's a serious problem who protects us?
5. After Irma this territory was heading into chaos, the British came and quickly restored discipline. What will happen in an independent bvi after a major disaster?
6. How is being a BOT detrimental or a hindrance to the regular citizens?
7. How is being independent an advantage to the regular citizen?
Somehow it seems we have so much dislike for the u.k that we throw around this independence talk without really knowing what it will mean for us the regular citizen.
Moreover, as a point of reference, VI sister Overseas Territory, Bermuda, held a referendum on independence on 16 August 1995. Approximately 58% of registered voters voted in the election; approx. 74% of the 58% voted in favor of remaining a British colony.
History tells us that independence is not always good. The average person living in many former British Colonies across Africa and the Caribbean will tell you that independence has resulted in poverty, and a greater divide between the rich and the poor. The rich politicans in these countries will of course tell you something different.
Moreover, independence is a process that must be prepared for both economically and politically. The UK exploited the resources and people of former African and Caribbean colonies and push them into independence with poor , underdeveloped economies, infrastructure, institutions, etc. These countries have had to incur massive and overwhelming debt to develop their economies and to improve standards of living and quality of life, some falling into cost debt traps. Another mistake that former colonies made was adopting and taking wholesale into independence the same corrupt and extractive institutions the UK had in place. For the most part, they are still in place stifling growth and development.
All Olympians who represented the Virgin Islands.
Why are they often deported and why they are not readily welcomed in other countries where they migrate and are immediate contributors to rising crime rates. The plight of the countries in the Caribbean that have chosen Independence are pathetically disheartening and are perfect examples of what the BVI should not do..When the VI was a population of "our people" it could have been a promising path to take. Since this is no longer a country of "our people" but rather an abberation and a majority cacophony of the peoples of failed Government, society and failed economies with conflicting mores ,customs and propensities, failure is a given.
without a doubt , Independence can in no way be successful.
no way are they examples for these VIthe places
Look at who votes for our current premier? Who is calling for independence? 367 people out of 30,000???
Get back to government and running this country. We need roads, schools and hospitals. Independence is a just another way to ignore the the important stuff.