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HoA to meet today Feb 10, 2023; Controversial Police Bill on hold
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Third Sitting of the Fifth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) will convene at the Save the Seed Centre, in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, today Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM.
Police Bill 2023 raises red flags & makes way for police abuse of rights
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many residents and legal minds, who have taken a look at the proposed Police Act, 2023, said the Bill in its current form has raised some serious issues and will take away the human rights of the people.
‘A police officer cannot have total immunity acting under a warrant’- Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Another heavy legislation, the Police Act, 2019, is being debated in the House of Assembly (HoA), and according to senior legislator and Opposition Member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), such a weighty bill that has a lot of concerns should be given public consultations.
Inside the closed Extradition Hearing; USA vs Earl Hodge & Roberto Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the second time in the history of the relationship between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United States of America (USA), a treaty signed years ago between the USA and the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, called an extradition treaty, is being tested.
Nigerian Authorities issue Warrant for Fugitive St.Kitts-Nevis Economic Citizen
TIMES CARIBBEAN
The bad news regarding the St.Kitts-Nevis Citizenship by Investment programme continues as an ever growing number of holders of SKN Passports through the programme are finding themselves on the wrong side of the law.
Summons issued for alleged ‘court skipping’ defendant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown is not satisfied that Nigel Prince, the man Police arrested and charged with carrying an offensive weapon, has not been putting in regular appearances at court.