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NGOs Bill criticized for being “too heavy”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This legislation, in total ignorance, can scare the living daylight out of anyone who has involvement in these organisations, the real non-profit organisations that are out there with no other intention but to do good,” were the thoughts of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, towards the Bill entitled, “Non-Profit Organisations Act, 2012” which was read in the House of Assembly yesterday, October 11, 2012.
Premier Smith down-plays Hon. Fahie's "civil war" in Cabinet assertions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has down played suggestions that the delay in the laying of the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Act in the House of Assembly (HOA) was because there were differences among cabinet members.
Don’t let reduction in duty excite you too much- deCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The much debated bill to lift duty on insurance and freight for business importers has been met with much criticism not only from Opposition Members in the House of Assembly but also the general public including public activist and entrepreneur Donald deCastro.