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More hypocrisy! UK Gov’t accused of trying to muzzle free press
LONDON, United Kingdom- While the United Kingdom Government, through the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), seem to have no issue with publicly disclosing documents not yet laid in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), it is busy at home trying to guard its secrets, allegedly even at the expense of the sacred press freedom.
Premier Fahie concerned with spirit of 'fear' in territory
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- During the Ninth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, June 17 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said he was concerned about the territory’s atmosphere, where persons are seemingly afraid to speak out.
Proposed legislation provides police protection for Whistleblower, family
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whistleblowers can request and be approved for protection by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in the event they and their immediate family feel endangered or are likely to be endangered as a result of the information they gave or are planning to offer.
Whistleblower legislation brought to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government continues to put systems in place for transparency and good governance, in keeping with its campaign promises, the Whistleblower Act, 2021 has been brought to parliament.
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