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'Light the place up! People should not walk in fear'- Hon Fraser

Opposition member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said with some people feeling concerned about their safety and property in public places, there should be an effort to have more streetlights in place. Photo: YouTube/HoA
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has implored Mr Scatliffe to use his ‘talents’ to improve the standard of living in the territory in a way that he can, and adding and restoring more streetlights is one way he can. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has implored Mr Scatliffe to use his ‘talents’ to improve the standard of living in the territory in a way that he can, and adding and restoring more streetlights is one way he can. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said with some people feeling concerned about their safety and property in public places, there should be an effort to have more streetlights in place.

Speaking during the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly on July 7, 2023, Hon Fraser said the infrastructure for electricity in the territory has not yet been fully restored since the hurricanes of 2017, and many areas of roadways across the territory are still in darkness.

He said people have expressed fears of walking in those dark areas or leaving their cars parked there.

“I do not want anyone in this territory, Madam Speaker, to walk in fear. You have to be wise, don’t be stupid and let your guard down but you should not be walking in fear.

‘Light the place up’- Hon Fraser

“And if that is coming from the lack of some form of security, it’s just simple, light the place up. That’s the least we can do. You not putting out any police officers. I don’t see you increasing the size of the force so if you can’t out police officers, put out the lights. I think we can do that.

Hon Fraser was at the time giving his support for Sheldon Scatliffe as Board Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC)

In the Cabinet meeting of June 7, 2023, chaired by His Excellency, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG at the Premier's Conference Room where all members were present, Scatliffe received Cabinet approval to be appointed as Chairman of the BVI Electricity Corporation's (BVIEC) Board, according to Cabinet statements released on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Meanwhile, Hon Fraser implored Mr Scatliffe to use his “talents” to improve the standard of living in the territory in a way that he can and adding and restoring more streetlights is one way he can.

“And he is going to need the support of the Minister [of Communication and Works],” Hon Fraser stated.

16 Responses to “'Light the place up! People should not walk in fear'- Hon Fraser”

  • Ok.Mr grinch (10/07/2023, 10:27) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    The dump.in your dustri. Tell them fix that darn eyesore of a hillside and stop killing us in the north side and west
    • @ ok Mr grinch (10/07/2023, 14:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      I dint know who would dislike this post. Maybe the name calling is a bit much. But it is an eye Dore. We bragging about the expected influx of tourists yet our infrastructure is the pits.
      To those who disliked the post....????????‍♂️
  • Really (10/07/2023, 10:27) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    Hon Fraser have been in political office for many many many years. as a matter of fact he was the minister for works and had the prime opportunity to make sure our territory’s public roads were well lit plus street water throughout the communities. now here in 2023 chat nonsense
    • @Really (11/07/2023, 04:30) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Back then the roads were not in the bad condition as they are now. Stop trying to muddy the water and get on the wagon to get these things fixed please.
  • god is watching (10/07/2023, 10:53) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    It is a shame that we are this darkness on the roads since 2017. When I drive along these roads coming from the airport I get so angry to see the darkness that the taxi drivers have to drive the tourists in at night. It is a crying shame! Get y'all act together man!!
  • Bree (10/07/2023, 10:58) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    With Hon. Fraser on this. The place needs improved lighting system. Walked up Main Street the other day, some areas were poorly lit, while others needed brighter bulbs. The trees and bushes around the poles need to be cleaned. Same for the Lower Estate to Huntum's Ghut area. Since the hurricane some of these poles were damaged and still remain broken to this day.
  • agreed (10/07/2023, 11:12) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    this was been suppose to be done. when you go other parts of the Caribbean, there are lights and here the place is soo dark. Is this for a reason?
  • Hmm (10/07/2023, 12:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    You need to get owners of land on the roadside to clean it up too
  • 3rd world (10/07/2023, 13:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only now?????
  • Nature's little secret (10/07/2023, 13:40) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The minister of Communication and Works should go solar with pole lights throughout the territory to light up Nature's Little Secret.
  • :) (10/07/2023, 13:46) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    SHAME SHAME SHAME, IS WHAT IS SEEMS LIKE WE DONT HAVE. If it wasnt for the gas station at the round about, and the billboard infront of Booby's there isnt any at the center of town at the roundabout. The mainstreet, the road at TAG, and many others. Pure SHAME!!!!!!!!
  • Feeling Sick. (10/07/2023, 13:54) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    These people in Politics and Govt over 30 yrs now they know what needs to be done..The same problems we having now we had 30yrs ago. No Progress..
  • guy hill (10/07/2023, 15:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Utilize solar energy to light up the city and the darn country. Seize the time. the sun still free as the mountains and free as the sea.
  • Norris Turnbull (11/07/2023, 00:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fraser is the last person to be talking about lights right about now.
  • Same guy (11/07/2023, 09:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Same guy that is telling us we don’t need generators. Same guy in a govt that has not paid its billin decades. Same guy associated with govt that has wasted tens of millions of dollars of tax payer money. Same guy that has done nothing for its constituents.
  • R3 rep should work on the horse track (12/07/2023, 09:53) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    R3 rep should open the gates to the horse track! Free up the place!


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