D3 Representative Julian Fraser suggested that the government hire Chinese nationals to expand the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport Runway since others might not do the job adequately. “What happened to the Chinese?” Fraser asked. “You travel the world. Every […]
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I have a grace for government
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has stated that he has “a grace for government” adding that he knows how things ought to be when it comes to good governance in the BVI. Skelton Cline said his “grace for government” […]
Premier is probably ahead of his time
While encouraging the territory’s leader to be bold in making unpopular decisions to build the country, D3 Representative Julian Fraser said he believes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is probably ahead of his time. While speaking in the House of Assembly […]
Stop saying nothing is happening in BVI — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned critics to stop saying that nothing was happening with the economy in the BVI, urging them to focus on creating opportunities for locals to achieve success instead. Dr Wheatley highlighted a recently inked development […]
Stop putting down the cruise industry
While stating that he isn’t offended when the Opposition members point out problems in the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has asked them not to perpetuate the idea that the cruise industry has no impact on the local economy. Sixth […]
Virgin Islanders in business don’t give back enough
Talk show host Cindy Rosan has posited that businesses owned by Virgin Islanders aren’t doing enough philanthropic activities to improve the community. Rosan also rebuffed claims that times are tough, saying the culture persisted long before the territory started experiencing […]
Are public servants too comfortable in their jobs?
A legislator has proposed that the Premier should demand more from his administration, claiming they might be too settled in their current positions. At the time, D3 Representative Julian Fraser was making the case that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley should […]
UK doesn’t want the headache of running BVI — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the United Kingdom (UK) may have shied away from governing the BVI directly because of the complexities involved. After the Commission of Inquiry (COI), the UK threatened to impose direct rule and […]
Expand airport with SSB $$! Money was made to be spent — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged the government to use the Social Security retirement fund to make progress with expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport runway. The government introduced direct flights to the BVI last June, partnering with […]
Premier wants private sector to take bigger role in driving economy
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the private sector to play a greater role in the BVI’s economic development, arguing that the government cannot move the economy forward alone. “The government cannot take sole responsibility for moving the economy… […]
