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Local Politics
Governor assents Cybercrime Bill despite 'Free Speech' concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even as international media watchdogs and Virgin Islands (VI) Governor, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert cited freedom of expression concerns in the government proposed Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act, 2019, the bill was assented today, February 12, 2020, paving the way for a new era in VI's ICT use.
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines 'a member of good standing' in VIP Gov't- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Posing for a photo opportunity after a meeting on the Government's 2020 Legislative Agenda, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said his team of legislators are primed and ready to transform the Virgin Islands in this new year.
Brexit, nationalism & globalism
By Dickson C. Igwe
Donald Trump and Brexit are symbols of a new cold war within western society. This is an existential conflict between the forces of globalization, and the forces of nationalist nativism. Time alone will tell who wins.
No more ‘idle talk’, time for action – USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – More collaboration with a constant commitment to improving the lives of all citizens across both the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and [British] Virgin Islands was one of the key takeaways from the recently concluded 8th Inter-Virgin Islands Council meeting held on February 4, 2020, in the conference room of Maria’s by the Sea.
‘I’m accountable for UK money when it comes here’- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I’m accountable for UK money,” were the words of the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert, in reference to concerns raised by Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) that monies from the UK should be recorded through a Government apparatus like the treasury, instead of some being funnelled directly to the Governor.
Premier blazes Opp. Leader over alleged rumour mill against Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a stern warning, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has outright condemned attacks on new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member, Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) by Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).
'We don’t want to give up our birthrights for a bowl of soup'- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has fired back at claims that the recovery of the Virgin Islands (VI) post-Irma and Maria of 2017 is moving too slow as insinuated by Governor of the VI, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert during a recent meeting press conference.
'Our action to BREXIT should not be a reaction!'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken ZBVI 780 radio moderator and pastor, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to have more dialogues regarding the issues surrounding Brexit and the future of the VI under a United Kingdom outside of the European Union (EU).
Governor delaying Cyber Crime Bill over 'free speech' concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Already debated and passed in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), the Government proposed Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 has been in the hands of the Territory's Governor, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for assent since late 2019.
Speed up recovery, improve gov't services - Gov Jaspert urges VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) approaches it one year in office come February 25, 2020, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has urged the administration to speed up its recovery efforts and improve the delivery of Government services.
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