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No rift! Hon Fraser on Hon Malone re-crossing floor

- but said he was surprised by the move
A day after announcing his departure from the Government of National Unity to join the Opposition, former Hon Carvin Malone (AL), right, took his place alongside Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA in the House of Assembly (HoA) on June 16, 2022. Photo: Team of Reporters
Hon Carvin Malone (AL), seen here back on the Government side in the House of Assembly on February 2, 2023, said he decided to return to the Unity Government side in the House of Assembly after careful consideration and consultation. Photo: Team of Reporters
Hon Carvin Malone (AL), seen here back on the Government side in the House of Assembly on February 2, 2023, said he decided to return to the Unity Government side in the House of Assembly after careful consideration and consultation. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Senior legislator and Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says he was shocked at the announcement that Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has rejoined the government, after crossing into the Opposition less than a year ago.

Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Hon Julian Fraser said he had no communication with Hon Malone regarding the move. 

'I was surprised' - Hon Fraser 

“I had no way of anticipating that. I was surprised but in the British Virgin Islands anything is possible, that’s one of them,” Hon Fraser told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on February 3, 2023.

When asked about the relationship dynamics between the two, he said they shared common ground in terms of what they wanted to see for the VI and the House of Assembly.

“I think we were more concerned about the CoI recommendation and the protocols that followed… we were more interested in that and working together as a government and opposition in unity to try to get these conditions that have been imposed upon us and the Order in Council off our backs.”

Hon Fraser added there was no conflict in the Opposition between the two, rather, it was all about getting the British off the backs of the VI.

“And I’m sure that’s what his intent is still. He probably feels he could get it done better from that other side.”

The lone voice in opposition 

Meanwhile, Hon Fraser said he is used to being a lone voice in the Opposition, as he has done it before when the Unity Government was first formed.

“My voice is going to be very important because the Foreign and Commonwealth Office wants balance and they would want to hear what I have to say and do,” he added.

On June 15, 2022, the then Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone (AL), turned backbencher with the formation of the National Unity Government, announced that he had crossed the floor into the Opposition.

Mr Malone at the time said his decision was in the best interest of himself and the territory, based on his views that may conflict with that of the Unity Government.

11 Responses to “No rift! Hon Fraser on Hon Malone re-crossing floor”

  • YEAH RITE (05/02/2023, 12:54) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    WE HAVE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE , YOU GUYS NEED TO BE IN HOLLYWOOD ./\\_ THEATRICS , SPECIAL EFFECTS AND PURE DRAMA ????
  • asura (05/02/2023, 13:42) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    we just need an election fast fast fast
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (05/02/2023, 13:44) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. Julian Frazer, D3 Rep., You said that you were shocked by Hon. Minister Carvin Malone crossed back to self claimed Unity Government. Whether rift or not, he was never with you. Hi is a core VIP supporter. It not about you, nor us the general public. It about the lust for personal prestige, and the privilege it offers He and the current Premier have a similar political mindset, as was the former Premier, in many and mine honest opinion.

    The people of the British Virgin Islands are in need of better governance, that puts the people interest first.

    It is "Time To Reset"
    It is time to change direction.
    It is time to come to the realization of where we now are, and the right path that we need to take.
    It is see others through the lense of love The path of ove leads to the residence of genuine peace.
    LOVE ALONE GIVES FAITH IT'S POWER IN THE PATHWAY OF GENUINE PEACE.
  • Poor Frazer (05/02/2023, 13:47) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    No one wants to work with him, or else he cross long time ago...Frazer is under ralph curse for destroying VIP...Stubborn as hell..Ralph couldn't get him handle..who will. ?
  • hmm (05/02/2023, 14:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CARVIN IS WORST THAN KYRIE IRVIN
  • 2 MAN RAT (05/02/2023, 15:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cannot live in the same hole , they were just making it look real for the public , all of them did a number on the 3rd and overthrew ???? him , so trying to get cosy after the 3rd already found out who the snakes in the grass were , he was only fooling. Himself so the old talk about his mission was a success is only to make himself look good what has he done on both sides ? the incinerator still in a mess hospital still in a mess so what mission he dreaming of ????
  • Mike (05/02/2023, 15:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Enough is enough
  • one man gang (05/02/2023, 15:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    these cheese stands alone
  • madame speaker (05/02/2023, 15:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    AFTER CARVIN LOSES TONIGHT HE IS GONNA CROSS BACK OVER TO THE OPPOSITION
  • @ SENIOR CITIZEN (06/02/2023, 14:58) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    THAT NEATLY PUT , ???? BUT IS IT TO RICH FOR THESE JOKERS TO OVERSTAND


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