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VI lives in constant fear of British takeover– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Former legislator Mr Carvin Malone says there continues to be an inequality in the relationship between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United Kingdom (UK). Mr Malone referred to it as a parent-child relationship, although the VI has been handling its own affairs and generating its own revenues.
"But be happy the Brits ended the slave trade"
Thomas C. Famous
A quote from someone upset about the way Britain has been portrayed about its role in the global slave trade. They attempt to make 'emancipation' sound as if this was an act of 'divine generosity,' on the part of the British.
British application of 'Trial without Jury' law in Turks and Caicos Islands could violate human rights of defendants
TURKS & CAICOS SUN
One of Britain's top lawyers, Queen's Counsel Courtenay Griffiths, has indicated that the controversial Trial Without Jury law which was recently enforced in the Turks and Caicos Islands, is part of well-orchestrated master-plan that is designed to secure convictions against certain high-profile individuals who are presently before the courts.
VI will soon be pushed under the proverbial bus – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is the firm belief of Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA that the whole issue of tax havens has only come about because of the global economic downturn and the industrialized world now looking for a ‘scapegoat’.
British PM Cameron makes personal plea to tax havens
NEWS ASIA
LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday wrote to leaders of overseas tax havens, urging them to help the country's efforts to combat tax evasion and avoidance.
Turks & Caicos ruling party, deposed by the British, wins elections
(Overseas Review) - In what was the closest general elections in the history of the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Progressive National Party (PNP) has reclaimed the government, winning eight (8) seats to the People’s Democratic Movement’s (PDM) seven (7).