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Rushing of legislation ‘is wrong & should not be continued'- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Sixth District Representative and Opposition Member Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Virgin Islands community to unequivocally reject criminal activities while simultaneously emphasising the importance of preserving fundamental rights and liberties.
Controversial Police Bill passes in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The controversial Virgin Islands Police (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed—with amendments—in the House of Assembly (HoA) on January 9, 2025, following a heated debate and a contentious process that bypassed the traditional public consultation period between the second and third readings.
‘We need to take our time & tidy up this thing’- Hon Fraser on Police Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) did not mince his words, as he candidly lamented aspects of the Police (Amendment) Bill 2024, during a heated debate in the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, where he raised concerns over the scope of powers granted to the Governor in the newly proposed bill, among other glaring provisions.
Should residents be concerned about fingerprints taken by the DMV?
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- As has been the practice for many years, once you are obtaining any type of driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Territory, one of the requirements is for DMV to take your fingerprints.
Police Bill in current form ‘should have never reached HoA’- Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- At Large candidate Lorna G. Smith OBE has said she is surprised that the controversial Police Bill, which has since been withdrawn, made it as far as the House of Assembly (HoA).
Governor wants Police Bill returned to HoA after General Election
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being accused of misleading the public on the tardiness of the controversial Police Bill in the House of Assembly (HoA), Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has admitted his group was responsible for the lateness.
Hon Fraser holding community meeting of ‘national significance’ tomorrow
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Constituents of the Third District and all residents of the Virgin Islands are being invited to a community meeting Third District Representative and Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has branded as of “national significance”.
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.
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