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February 18, 2021

Inquiry seeks info from public officials

The commission of inquiry probing alleged corruption in the Virgin Islands is now focusing on collecting information and documentation from public officers, including elected and statutory officials, according to COI …

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by Dana Kampa
October 8, 2020

Dawn Smith sworn in as attorney general

Dawn Smith never predicted she would work in the House of Assembly as a lawyer, nor did she initially find the prospect very attractive, she said last Thursday when she …

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by Dana Kampa
May 28, 2020

Dawn Smith named new attorney general

Virgin Islander Dawn Smith will serve as the territory’s new attorney general, Governor Gus Jaspert announced last Thursday during a press conference. Ms. Smith, an attorney with more than two …

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by Dana Kampa
December 20, 2019

Premier: AG’s contract ends in February

Premier Andrew Fahie stated in the House of Assembly on Friday that this budget cycle would likely be the last for Attorney General Baba Aziz, whose contract ends in February. …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
September 8, 2019

AG denies ‘newspaper’ claims of fiscal mismanagement

Attorney General Baba Aziz stood in the House of Assembly on Monday to complain that a “newspaper of wide circulation” had published false claims insinuating that he had supervised the …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
April 18, 2019

Attorneys face off over D-4 seat

Attorneys faced off in High Court on Friday and Saturday over the validity of Mark Vanterpool’s short-lived attempt to resign from his position as Fourth District representative. The hearing is …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
October 5, 2018

Attorney General sides with speaker amid candidate rumours

Attorney General Baba Aziz issued a legal opinion on Tuesday backing Speaker of the House Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe’s decision to continue serving in her role despite press reports indicating that she …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 5, 2018

Premier: Attorney General could use extra resources

At a press conference on Monday, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith acknowledged that the Attorney General’s Chambers may need additional resources to help boost the office’s ability to write legislation. Government’s …

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by Conor King Devitt

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