'Job creation in Anegada will require innovative thinking' - Hon Fraser
He was speaking yesterday evening, May 28, 2015 at the party’s meeting held at Lil Bit Restaurant and Bar in Setting Point, Anegada, as the party continued its campaign in the countdown to the June 8, 2015 elections.
Months before the commencement of the elections campaign, Honourable Fraser has been touting his plan for the establishment of a comprehensive maritime sector curriculum for the schools to that young persons would be able to compete in the industry while the territory earn much needed revenue from it, given the prominence of sailing and other maritime matters to the territory.
He submitted that the absence of marinas and other amenities in Anegada is associated with the absence of opportunities.
“We have a series of marinas in Tortola and they keep growing, which is good. But I think the time must come when those who have permits and rights to develop marinas in Anegada to proceed with them. And if it means that Government must make the opportunity available for them to thrive and prosper then we need to get involve,” he said.
The VIP Chairman said this is something he is prepared to commit to.
You must apply for land
Regarding the question of land, he said the last time he was on the island he was told that someone was trying to acquire land and was waiting some 12 years. He said what was explained at the end of that meeting was that the person had never made an application.
He urged residents interested in acquiring land to ensure that they put in an application or else there is no way to deal with it. “Put in your application now so that when we take office it would be there,” said Honourable Fraser.
He said that while he was Minister for Communications and Works there had been a land committee on Anegada which has since become defunct. He said this is a recipe for disaster.
“We have to make sure that your concerns are at the forefront at all times and I want to commit myself to assuring you that won’t be the case under a Virgin Islands Party Government.”
Jobs jobs jobs
Honourable Fraser said job opportunities will not come to Anegada through conventional means. “You can’t rely on Public Works, you will not be able to rely on Fire and Rescue nor will you be able to rely on Health Services Authority for jobs for the people of Anegada. So I am proposing it is high time that we resort to unconventional means to produce work for Anegadians and people who wish to immigrate there to live,” he said.
He noted that one idea might be to establish an academy such as a police academy where it will become a base to attract other businesses and keep the people of Anegada gainfully occupied.
“They are talking about all these medical schools they want to bring to Tortola. Why Tortola? Why not Anegada?” asked Honourable Fraser.
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Now you see how ignorance spreads? They didnt apply but will tell people they waiting 12 years for land. Hmmmm