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Laws should be 'reinforced to protect victims' of abuse- Mrs BVI 2024
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The government and law enforcement have been called upon to do better to protect victims of domestic and gender-based violence.
HoA fires back @ OT Minister Doughty's threats over law enforcement reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands has acknowledged the Minister for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, Hon. Stephen J. Doughty, MP, confirming that an Interim Administration for the Virgin Islands is neither required nor justified.
UK PM broke laws he told country to follow; UK MPs want Boris to resign
LONDON, United Kingdom- Despite offering an apology for breaking his own COVID-19 restrictions, calls continue for British Prime Minister Alexander de Pfeffel Boris Johnson to resign.
Premier: Ensuring compliance in marine sector is ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said ensuring that the marine sector is in compliance with the safety laws of the country is critical.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the brink of exit
LONDON, UK- Over the past number of months, the embattled United Kingdom Prime Minister and buddy of controversial former Virgin Islands Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, has been put under severe pressure to resign from some of his own Conservative Party members and from opposition parties.
Zero-tolerance for charter boats & yachts found breaking VI laws - HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Authorities at Her Majesty's Customs (HM Customs) in the Virgin Islands (VI) have adopted a zero-tolerance approach to tourists found breaking the laws in VI’s waters.
Drunk drivers 'mostly violent & don't cooperate'- Sgt Leslie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lawmakers will soon update legislation to include the use of breathalysers by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in the execution of their duties.
‘Sometimes laws don't mean they are morally right’- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While delivering his keynote speech at the 13th Annual African Remembrance Wreath-laying Ceremony held Sunday, February 7, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) reminded the people of the Virgin Islands of the oppressive nature of some laws, including those that supported slavery.
BVI Bar welcomes passing of ECSC VI Amendment Act, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the BVI Bar Association, Senor Associate at Harneys, Ms Kimberly K Crabbe-Adams says the BVI Bar remains pleased with the swift passing of The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Virgin Islands) (Amendment) Act, 2020 in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA).
Strengthening trade & economy, tackling COVID-19 top Gov't's legislative agenda
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Under the theme, ‘Driving BVI Innovation Through Legislation’, outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E Augustus J.U. Jaspert delivered the highly anticipated Speech from the Throne during today’s November 5, 2020, First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly.
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