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‘Yes, I’m running!’- Hon Fraser to launch elections campaign April 1

Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), the Opposition Leader, has announced he is seeking re-election with the party he founded, Progressives United. Photo: Facebook
The campaign launch flyer for Hon Julian Fraser RA. Photo: Facebook
The campaign launch flyer for Hon Julian Fraser RA. Photo: Facebook
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The man who has represented the Third District for some 24 years, is not ready to hand over the baton just yet.

Hon Julian Fraser RA, the Opposition Leader, has announced he is seeking re-election with the party he founded, Progressives United (PU).

On March 20, 2023, Hon Fraser wrote on social media, “Yes, I’m running. So until I launch, tell your friend to tell a friend.”

And on March 22, 2023, Hon Fraser disclosed via a video clip on his Facebook page he will launch his campaign at 7:00 PM at Finc Building in Sea Cows Bay on April 1, 2023.

‘Don’t give up on me’- Hon Fraser

Hon Fraser, who was first elected as the Third District Representative in 1999, urged his constituents to be reminded of the many good things they have done together over the past 24 years, “and even after the destruction of hurricanes Irma and Maria, we were able to use those experiences and beat back the world’s most potent pandemic ever, COVID-19.”

The veteran legislator, who is being challenged this elections by Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Aaron F. Parillon of the National Democratic Party (NDP), urged the electorate to not give up on him.

“I have proven to have been your best choice to lead your District 3 through disasters, so don’t give up on me.

“Please come and hear my new plans for the district and the territory, going forward,” Hon Fraser stated.

38 Responses to “‘Yes, I’m running!’- Hon Fraser to launch elections campaign April 1”

  • Stable and predictable (26/03/2023, 10:52) Like (6) Dislike (22) Reply
    Am in the 8th, and am a VIP, but it was this man and his steady hand that turn the tide when it came to negotiations with Amanda Millings of the UK.

    Real mature grounded leadership. You have myself as an advocate sir. I urge the people of sea cows bay to stand by you and vote you back in.

    Post office guy is not a fighter for the people. He should go somewhere else to seek profit.
    • @ Stable and predictable (26/03/2023, 13:24) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
      It is “I am” not “Am or am”.
    • @Stable and predictable (26/03/2023, 13:42) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
      Try go get your facts straight and stop posting misinformation. More and more people are asking how come the COI, the Governor, the Auditor General and the UK Head of Police in the BVI are ignoring all the questionable conduct of Fraser and the NDP. No mention of the eight-million-dollar plane heist. No mention of the rich eighty folks that got Belongers under the NDP in 2019 fast track programme that did not qualify while the common man who lived in the BVI for years was ignored. No mention of the Sea Cow's Bay harbor project and all the money to their brother and themselves. No mention of the overpriced pier project of one hundred million dollars. No mention of the overpriced eighty-million-dollar new hospital building. No mention of the Georgie Hill Road project that started in the thousands and ended up in the millions with many people land taken and not compensated to date. The list is endless. Something is not right here. Is it they are all working together to try to influence the elections against the VIP to get VIP out of office so they can take over and sell us out for their freedom? SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT!!!
    • Post office guy ? Will soon be District #3 guy (26/03/2023, 14:54) Like (14) Dislike (11) Reply
      Fraser kindly change your mind and endorse OJ Smith please and be an advisor for him please.
  • perfecto (26/03/2023, 10:55) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    April fools day? Nice!
    • Been there done that since 1999 (26/03/2023, 15:14) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
      He still has wife___he doesnt drink rum___he never molested anyone__Never been on bail___He is approachable____he is the man for the 3rd
  • Disaster! (26/03/2023, 11:06) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is disastrous news for the District - you have achieved nothing in all this time. Know when to sit down!
  • fish (26/03/2023, 11:12) Like (19) Dislike (13) Reply
    We going with O J this time
    • Noooooooooo! (26/03/2023, 12:06) Like (3) Dislike (15) Reply
      Now is not the time for greenhands...We going with the more experienced captain in this rough weather.
    • not in a bar (26/03/2023, 12:07) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      We can always find frazer in his office or at his home.
      • @not in a bar (26/03/2023, 13:43) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
        You mean only who supports him can find him and those alone he will see.
    • Go sit down. (26/03/2023, 13:04) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
      Boss you done collect your package, that very large sum, what more you want, is so greed got you all possess so...The COI brand you as corrupt.. People dont want you..Walk away with honor, you will lose and lose your honour..
      • To Go Sit Down (27/03/2023, 08:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        I don't think he will be eligible for anything additional at this point. He has already done 5 terms. So whether 5 or 8 terms, he has maxed out that package. These guys will all be sitting pretty at our expense.
  • 4 more years (26/03/2023, 12:00) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
    Hon Fraser will be delivering the goods again.
  • NOTHING BEATS EXPERIENCE (26/03/2023, 12:03) Like (11) Dislike (13) Reply
    WE VOTING FOR FRASER BECAUSE HE IS VERY EXPERIENCED AND NOW IS THE TIME, MORE THAN EVER, WHEN WE NEED EXPERIENCE TO GET THIS SHIP OFF THE ROCKS WHERE THE VIP PUT IT
  • frazer (26/03/2023, 12:28) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Remind them of the OLD PLANS , you did during the past 4 years. And now you got NEW PLANS for the next 4 years. You're the MAN.
  • d3 (26/03/2023, 13:04) Like (6) Dislike (15) Reply
    Got my vote mehson. We could always count on Fraser to guide the district through and keep the HOA in check
  • WHAT!!! (26/03/2023, 13:13) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    “The Liberator “
    He has liberated too much of the government money on uselessness .
    Traffic lights at a roundabout.
    The great wall of China at Sea Cows Bay.
    The sidewalk to nowhere.
    Harbour marina and his brother was paid a lot of our money and produced nothing.
  • hint hint (26/03/2023, 13:13) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    Somebody was given a job to run against frazer
  • D3 youth (26/03/2023, 13:16) Like (16) Dislike (8) Reply
    Fraser's time is up. My family and I are voting for OJ this time as we always voted for Fraser but his time is up.
  • FACTS TO NOTE (26/03/2023, 14:19) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    The country went through the roughest four years of its existence. The VIP had to deal with Irma damages that were not fixed by NDP and had to deal with covid which was the worse pandemic in the last 100yrs, and they did well. They were not perfect, but they did well especially when you compare them to other governments including the UK. Remember the UK told the BVI they are not giving us any grants or funds to help with covid and they further said use our own funds to help ourselves as they have to use what they have to help their UK residents in the UK. The health people in the BVI said if the government do not act swiftly the BVI would have between 3500 to 5000 people with covid and will die and the numbers will continue to increase. The VIP Government was criticized by Fraser and the NDP 1 & NDP 2 for closing down the cruise industry & then the entire country only to see two weeks later the entire world followed the BVI and shut down to try to save lives. If this was not done most of us would not be alive now. As a people we need to remember these facts and give VIP a second term rather than listening to those who sold us out to get power from those who refused to help us but now trying to make us look bad through COI & other actions to save themselves and their face. OJ has my vote with VIP.
    • TALK THAT (26/03/2023, 14:55) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply
      OJ is very unstable and had disappeared since he got that last crop of blows from Julian Fraser.
  • Hmm (26/03/2023, 14:41) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Sadly votes will be split in many districts allowing the incumbent to get back in which will be a disaster. I see this especially in the 3rd and 7th
  • BOTTOM LINE (26/03/2023, 14:51) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    FRAZER IS A HONOURABLE STATESMAN WHO IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE.....HE LIVES WITH HIS LOVELY WIFE AND DONT BE SEEN HANGING OUT IN BARS DRINKING RUM WITH CHICKS SITTING IN HIS LAP.....TALK THAT NOW!
  • @ hint hint (26/03/2023, 14:55) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Agreed.... Big money too
  • Seasoned 3rd District Voter (26/03/2023, 15:01) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    Fraser has done all that he could do for the 3rd District and it is time for him to move off the scene. He has now disgraced the good name of the District when he did the Sea Cows Bay Harbour project which was a project for his family, He used the Government funds to do it and was up before the Commission of Inquiry for wrong doing. When being interviewed by the Commissioner about giving his two brothers getting contracts for the same project, he told the Commissioner that he had called a meeting for contractors in the district and no one showed up. What a blatant lie on the people! What was worse is the Commissioner tackled him on the fact that his two brothers had received mobilisation money and that the checks were paid to Fraser Inc. We had Oliver Cills for many years as our Representative and at no time was his name called for such wrong doing. Isn't a shame that Fraser recommended that there be a Unity Government and he himself could not sit as a Minister? Why? Because he is under investigation for the Sea Cows Bay Harbour project!
  • No drunken administration (26/03/2023, 15:07) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    One thing with fraser is that he is always sober
  • Rubber Duck (26/03/2023, 15:25) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Where is the money for the harbour project?

    A question the police are currently investigating and which will very likely lead to charges.
  • Take it Easy (26/03/2023, 15:54) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ayo be very careful because Fraser is a magic man.
  • Dancing with the starsI (26/03/2023, 16:05) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hon Fraser needs to go and enjoy his pension before it's too late. He should not wait until someone vote him out of his District that he served for many years. May be the time is now and he will live to regret.
  • pat (26/03/2023, 16:33) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    O j got this
  • BVI love (26/03/2023, 16:34) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    A Coalition government without Fraser would help to get the Territory get back on track. This is not the time for him to come with new ideas of personal interest. He had long enough to do all he want. Give someone else a chance.
  • Irma (26/03/2023, 16:59) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    He talk about Irma, only response from him was to give to them that voted for him nobody else saw nothing. Get rid of him. Where the investigation into the wall??
  • d3 resident (26/03/2023, 17:06) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    It's time for fraser to retire with dignity
  • @ D3 RESIDENT (26/03/2023, 22:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    DIGNITY ? - -> ABSENT ) YOU BETTER ASK THE TRACK STAR ???? WHICH DISTANCE HE ATTEMPTING TO RUN AND IF ITS FOR OR FROM / ON LAND OR SEA AND IF ITS BACK TO AFRICA / IT MIGHT BE SAFER TO RENT A BARGE FROM BIG DADDY ANDY


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