Fraser says he crossed over to finalise things in 3rd District
Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has indicated that his recent decision to cross the political floor and join the government was a proactive step to finally address longstanding issues within his constituency, such as water supply.
Fraser denied responsibility for the district’s water problems over the past decade, asserting that he was removed from office before he could complete the necessary work.
“I was comfortable in the Opposition, you know? But I noticed there were some things that needed to be done. So I came over here to see if we could finalise them,” Fraser said during a recent House of Assembly sitting.
He highlighted that during his tenure overseeing water services, areas like Sea Cows Bay, Pleasant Valley, Pockwood Pond, Duffs Bottom, and Slaney enjoyed a steady 24/7 water supply. However, since his departure from office in 2011, the decommissioning of the Sea Cows Bay water plant has led to significant disruptions.
“After I left office and they removed the plant, they shut the field. They decommissioned the plant in Sea Cows Bay. The people have not been getting water,” Fraser explained.
Fraser also addressed criticisms over the lack of distribution infrastructure during his previous term, emphasizing that government continuity is essential for project completion. “If you had left me in there, I would have had the distribution lines in,” he noted.
In response to claims that his efforts were incomplete, Fraser added: “They complained, ‘Oh, how I put a production plant, but I didn’t put in distribution.’ It’s the same thing I’m hearing my colleagues say today.”
Fraser’s appointment as the new Labour Minister followed the surprising dismissal of former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley explained that Smith was removed due to doubts over her continued support for his administration as a no-confidence vote loomed in the House of Assembly.
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Power and Authority was your motivation
Self serving leader
Do not mix up integrity and principles
Tou could have coceded to stand back and give way to the tram before Lorna jump
Stop taking us in the district for fools . We are not .
You left to get deputy premier Self serving leader
You crossed over the finalize that pension and gratuity.
Shoudda cross over to fix that hairstyle
Well done Mr. Fraser; I can see where the Honourable in your name stems from, you are about country before self.
Had he stayed where he was, would there not be a majority on the side of the opposition for him to take control over his district when the opposition would become the governmemt? He and Lorna need to be dishonorably discharged.
So if Hon. Fraser crossed the aisles to get things done in his District, why can’t the Members that are already sitting in Government can’t get things done in their Districts like the members for the 4th, the 7th and the 9th??? Something aint smell right!! Something Stinks!!!
U SHODA SEEK THE HELP OF THE CITY SLICKER (CSC ) AS HE HAS A GOOD WAY WITH WORDS OR THE WIGGED ONE / BUT U DONT TRUST THAT SNAKE IN THE THE GRASS ANYMORE
There is so much to unpack here. You essentially are taking a position that is meant to serve the entire Territory to facilitate 3rd district objectives. The fact that this can be said out loud without reservation says so much about what is wrong with our politics. The first concern is why you would need to be Deputy Premier or event on the government side at all in order to get district objectives achieved. This is surely not how this is supposed to work. The detail in the piece suggests spite and deliberate sabotage by the Government of plans to achieve 3rd district goals. Who is paying attention to these kinds of things in the interest of the people as a whole? What is happening in other opposition districts? And then there is the fact that you say this out loud without any acknowledgment of how this broken system needs to be fixed coupled with a seemingly myopic 3rd district focus. What can the rest of us expect from you Hon Fraser? Are you going to let the Premier do whatever he pleases without objection so long as 3rd district objectives are met? What are we to expect, sir?
stop taking the thing outta context
Now let’s be honest here: this explanation of Frasier’s, this surface-level story, doesn’t hold up under any serious scrutiny. What really happened was the opposition leadership team had already decided that Hon Smith would be Premier and the other members would get Ministries Frasier was being left out. So he made the correct calculation and decided it was better to cross.
And yes, he absolutely deserves the criticism he’s getting, because as Deputy, you have to bring more than just a District focus to the table. You have to bring vision, discipline, and the kind of big-picture thinking that puts the people first, not just political maneuvering. If he’s going to make this position meaningful, he’ll have to step up, shake off any rust, and remember what real leadership looks like.
The Premier and his government can’t even provide consistent water supply to their own districts… So I fail to see how you expect to get in yours.
Haver’s Estate is in the 3rd district and don’t have a public water pipe running up there in this day and age 21st century. Every area in the other Caribbean Islands have access to public water. We only exist when it comes to votes
COME OUT FROM AMONG THEM
Yes he got the jump on them. I know some people dont want to hear it but thats facts.
IMO, the Rep from the 3rd is an opportunist. He has been salivating for years to become Premier despite his advancing age.
His move can be viewed perhaps no different than that made by the former Deputy Premier whom he replaced.
With this move, surely he feels he is closer to his goal. IMO, his decision to cross the isle was all about self. I don’t buy what he is trying to sell.
Now, the water woes in his district or any other district should not be. The people of the 3rd like every other district should have all essential services provided to them by the government.
That should be a basic government function and not dependent on who currently runs the government.
However, if any politicians is worth their salt, they should have the political skill to work with the government to still get things done for their district.
Unfortunately, from my observation over the years, such politicians just complain and do nothing else but blame the other side.
If I was a District Rep in the Opposition, and I knew my district had problems with water supply, I will do whatever I have to do to get the government to make things happen.
If I had to compromise as needed, and build consensus among my colleagues, I will do that to achieve my goal for the benefit of the people I represent. In short words, I would demonstrate political maturity.
If you cannot fight for your people from whatever position you find yourself, imo, you are not a good leader.
Collecting a salary every pay period, and coming home to your district empty handed year after year is grounds for a divorce.
Now that he has imo opportunistically crossed the isles, we shall see if the water woes in the 3rd gets resolved. Watching.
HE DONT SKIN TEETH…HE REPRESENTS
So, when VIP was in Government those years before and you were apart of the party, why you didn’t get the same things done back then?
Watch that $100 million getting chop up left, right and center.
You hear l**, that is what you call L**.
You full know certain people should not be in the House of Assembly hence do the right thing when the time is right; do not burden this Territory with shady people . You are in God’s grace.
See ka Bay gone again
M**O from the third…Are you the Minister for Communication & Works
If all the other mp on natalio side can never dare interrupt premier Wheatley budget for non stop party and non stop flying to go fix road and infrastructure I don’t see how Fraser can, but he is a l**r, he just want power, and beside the fact if he had stayed with the opposition and complete the no confidence motion,his hands would have been free to get his district and the entire BVI fixed, because sowandie is lord of finance, and health clinics lights are disconnected, all because natalio put party feting and first class travel ahead of the people, natalio competing with fort Burt disco, the place for betito frett and Bomba shack dance parties, only Myron keeping on the issues, Ronnie is sleeping in parliament as he does at his private office desk.
For saving the government of the day with his vast amount of experience. I salute him.
MEHSON SCHHOL KIDS DONT HAVE ACESS TO SCHOOL IN RAINY SEASON ,UNTIL SOMEONE DIED NOTHING WILL HAPPEN (DOTY ESTATE)
He highlighted that during his tenure overseeing water services, areas like Sea Cows Bay, Pleasant Valley, Pockwood Pond, Duffs Bottom, and Slaney enjoyed a steady 24/7 water supply. However, since his departure from office in 2011, the decommissioning of the Sea Cows Bay water plant has led to significant disruptions.
L**, L** ,L**. PANTS ON FIRE.
Fraser crossed over because he thought it would be good for him,nothing to do with country or district
don’t believe this lie.
What makes me most angry, is Fraser taking us for idiots and thinking we will believe this sh*t. He could build the Trevi Fountain in District 3, and we would never vote for him again.
All we do around here is talk and complain alot, nothing else. When will the people rally and petition for ALL MINISTRIES TO BE HELD BY AT-LARGE CANDIDATES ONLY? Until then, SHUT THE F**K UP! It’s time for constitutional change where a rule is put in place for Premier, Deputy Premier and Ministers must contest elections as At-Large candidates where ALL voters get to cast their ballots, not a few cronies in districts. So, until such time you are just pi**ing in the wind.
Atomic Mouse, has a dummy nuke button in his paws. Useless B4 and useless again.
EAT AYO HEART OUT
People of the BVI take that ,as a deputy his only concern is district not the BVI.I’m shame of the id**ts as leaders.
THE UNDISPUTED HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION JOE FRAZER
OTman meeting with the gun,opium and drug importers.
So eff the country in favor of your little district? This is exactly why only At Large members should hold Ministries!
Show me one thing an atlarge member ever did for the BVI except that runaway train NHI
This should be about country.