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February 12 was a dark day for freedom of speech in the Virgin Islands. That morning, Governor Gus Jaspert assented to an absurd law that could mean an astronomical fine …
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In a move feared by international free-speech advocates, Governor Gus Jaspert announced last week that he had assented to a cybercrime amendment that they predict will stifle free speech and …
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In the midst of harsh criticism from free-speech advocates about a cybercrime amendment that took effect last Wednesday, the House of Assembly is now considering another proposed law that has …
Despite media organisations abroad strongly opposing parts of a cybercrime bill that awaits Governor Gus Jaspert’s assent, Premier Andrew Fahie doubled down on his support for the legislation this week. …
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Governor Gus Jaspert has written to Premier Andrew Fahie regarding “some concerns raised” about proposed cybercrime legislation that has been drawing harsh condemnation from free-speech advocates since before it was …
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