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November 7, 2024

Legislators okay extra spending

Last week in a Wednesday meeting that started after 5 p.m. and continued into the night, the House of Assembly approved a schedule of additional provisions, a code of conduct …

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by Allison Vaughn
August 2, 2024

HOA votes to amend 2021 integrity act

The House of Assembly voted Friday to amend a 2021 integrity law that never took effect and strengthen an Integrity Commission that was never established. The Integrity in Public Life …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 4, 2024

Women win first debate at prison

A team of female inmates recently won $500 by edging out their male counterparts in the first-ever debate held at His Majesty’s Prison, according to government. During the contest, which …

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by The BVI Beacon
February 19, 2024

BFEC wins first round of debate competition

Bregado Flax Educational Centre emerged victorious in the preliminary round of the 2024 Inter-Secondary School Debates on Friday at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre Activity Hall, …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 19, 2023

Party leaders face off in two debates

Political party leaders fielded questions on issues including unpaid increments, rooting out corruption in the civil service, and projects like the Joes Hill housing development while participating in two debates …

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by Dana Kampa
March 18, 2021

Young leaders tackle self-determination

During the historic first session of the second Virgin Islands Youth Parliament on March 11, young representatives drew on extensive research as they shared their hopes for the territory’s future …

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by Dana Kampa
March 19, 2020

Debaters tackle financial blacklist in finals

Cedar International School came out on top against Elmore Stoutt High School during the finals of the Inter-Secondary School Debates held last Thursday in the auditorium at Althea Scatliffe Primary …

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by Dana Kampa
January 30, 2020

Inter-secondary school debate series under way

Spirited debate over whether parents should be held responsible for their children’s illegal behaviour and whether skin bleaching is a direct result of racism took place this week as students …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 17, 2019

D-9 candidates go head-to-head

During a much-anticipated debate between three contenders for the Ninth District seat last week, candidates discussed their respective plans for the territory — while also making pointed jabs at one …

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by Amanda Ulrich
April 27, 2018

Bregado Flax wins over St. George’s in Inter Secondary School Debate

Arguing that employing private corporations with “profit-seeking motives” would not benefit the territory, debaters from Bregado Flax Educational Centre came out the winners in the 2018 Inter Secondary School Debate, …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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