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2 social activists ‘Picko Moff’ & Kishma Penn arrested then released
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Two outspoken social activists whom lawyers have alleged continue to engage in libel and slander of residents, in particular the political class, were recently picked up by police, questioned and released.
Opposition slams Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Amendment Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on Thursday, January 9, 2025, presented the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Amendment Bill 2024 to the House of Assembly (HoA). The bill received much criticism from the Opposition over what they said was the lack of adequate public consultation.
New Cybercrime law must target news sites & bloggers—Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), has called on the House of Assembly (HoA) to address the issue of “harmful content” on online platforms, particularly blogs and news sites, as part of the ongoing debate on amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act.
‘Seed’ money for prayers & miracles not scriptural- Sandra Phillip-Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to the Bible, Jesus did many miracles and other good works during his time on earth and he never charged a dime for any of it. Many religious people today do quite the opposite. This has often opened up church folks to becoming victims of scammers online.
Hon Penn wants ‘Cyber Soldiers’ policing VI’s internet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Under the proposed Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Amendment Act 2019, Leader of the Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is proposing that the Virgin Islands (VI) look into creating a ‘Cyber Soldier’ unit that can police the territory’s internet along with its information, communication and technology (ICT) space.
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