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Woman dies after being shot during a robbery at her home
Violent crimes continue to roil the territory, as a string of robberies in recent weeks has led up to the death of Catherine Pickering, 67, who became the ninth person …
In a Tuesday meeting of the House of Assembly, lawmakers including Premier Andrew Fahie decried the recent violence in the territory. Catherine Pickering, 67, who died after being shot during a robbery at her home, was the ninth person since September to die by violent or suspicious means. (Photo: GIS)
Violent crimes continue to roil the territory, as a string of robberies in recent weeks has led up to the death of Catherine Pickering, 67, who became the ninth person to die by violent or suspicious means since September.
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Fahie withholds info on port finances
Asked during a House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday about the BVI Ports Authorityâs finances, Premier Andrew Fahie refused to provide most of the requested information, claiming that it is …
Premier Andrew Fahie refused to provide information about the BVI Ports Authorityâs finances on Tuesday, citing ongoing negotiations with a commercial bank. (File photo: CLAIRE SHEFCHIK)
Asked during a House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday about the BVI Ports Authorityâs finances, Premier Andrew Fahie refused to provide most of the requested information, claiming that it is sensitive given the current climate of the agencyâs operations.
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Commission of Inquiry given access to register of interests
Though the commissioner leading the United Kingdomâs corruption inquiry has the powers of a High Court judge when it comes to summoning witnesses and obtaining documents, Attorney General Dawn Smith …
Attorney General Dawn Smith introduced the Register of Interests (Amendment) Act, 2021 in the House of Assembly last Thursday. The law will allow the commission of inquiry to examine records of HOA membersâ financial interests to fulfil its mission to investigate potential corruption in the territory. The bill passed with no dissenting votes. (Screenshot: HOA)
Though the commissioner leading the United Kingdomâs corruption inquiry has the powers of a High Court judge when it comes to summoning witnesses and obtaining documents, Attorney General Dawn Smith said she hopes a bill passed last week in the House of Assembly will help make sure he doesnât need to use those powers.
HOA passes promised suite of e-legislation
A long-promised update to the legislative framework governing how the Virgin Islands conducts business online came through the House of Assembly over the past week as five related bills got …
A long-promised update to the legislative framework governing how the Virgin Islands conducts business online came through the House of Assembly over the past week as five related bills got the thumbs-up from legislators.
After debating the Data Protection Act, 2019 and the Electronic Transfer of Funds Act, 2019 on March 4 and 5, members of the House turned their attention this week to passing three more companion bills they said will establish more efficient, effective systems for government and private services.