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February 28, 2020

Premier stands by law denounced by free-speech groups

Premier Andrew Fahie doubled down on his support for a controversial new cybercrime amendment this week, responding to criticisms from free-speech advocates for the first time since the law took …

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by Dana Kampa
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February 21, 2020

Governor okays bill decried by free-speech groups

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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by Dana Kampa
February 17, 2020

Another bill triggers free-speech alarms

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
January 24, 2020

Fahie defends bill opposed by free-speech advocates

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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by Dana Kampa
January 13, 2020

Governor pressures Fahie on cybercrime bill slammed by free-speech groups

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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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
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October 25, 2019

HOA passes law feared by free-speech advocates

Legislators on Friday passed an amended version of a bill that international media watchdogs have warned could stifle free speech in the Virgin Islands and hinder the media from doing …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
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August 22, 2019

EDITORIAL: New cybercrime bill poses grave threat to free speech

Once again, freedom of speech is in danger in the Virgin Islands. The House of Assembly is considering amendments to the 2014 Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act that would stifle …

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by BVI Beacon
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