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Stiffer penalties for nefarious crimes- Premier Fahie on recent homicides
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), while extending condolences on behalf of Government to the families of two men recently killed by shooting, has promised stiffer penalties for heinous crimes.
We need stricter enforcement of laws - Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro said that the enforcement of laws such as that which prohibits smoking in public places like restaurants and other establishments continues to be a problem in the territory. He believes too there should be stronger traffic laws with stiffer penalties.
NDP Gov’t promises stiffer penalties for gun-related crimes
ROAD TOWN , Tortola, VI – Among the long list of priorities for the National Democratic Party government as it relates to its governing of the affairs of the Virgin Islands are matters pertaining to gun related crimes, the status of children born in the Virgin Islands and moves to amend the Arbitration Act.
Gun crime penalties need to be stiffer - Donald de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local commentator Mr Donald E. de Castro believes that gun crime penalties need to be much stiffer than the ones currently in place since this might act as more of a deterrent to persons bent on illegal gun possession.