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Transparency-related tensions have again erupted between the Virgin Islands and Britain, which recently launched a new anti-corruption strategy that suggests overseas territories should launch fully public registers of beneficial ownership. …
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United Kingdom Anti-Corruption Champion Baroness Margaret Hodge has been urged not to shun the media during a high-profile visit to the Virgin Islands in the coming days. Lady Hodge is …
Britain’s anti-corruption czar should “educate” herself about the Virgin Islands during her upcoming visit next month, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. His comment came amid mounting tension between the …
A proposal to give the governor sweeping new powers over areas including customs, immigration and financial investigations has been roundly condemned by both sides of the House of Assembly. HOA …
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The second volume of the law enforcement review is extensive. It examines nine public-sector bodies and seven other public service organisations in their roles connected to the criminal justice system. …
Britain’s newly appointed anti-corruption czar is “biased” against the Virgin Islands, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last week when asked to respond to her recent criticisms of the territory. In …
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