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After more than 20 years of talk, the government has finally put a freedom-of-information bill in the public’s hands. That alone is cause for celebration. The release of the draft …
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A freedom-of-information law promised by successive governments for more than two decades is finally back on the table with the release of a draft bill that would give the public …
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House of Assembly members publicly debated the 2026 budget estimates for three days last week, sharing widely divergent perspectives on the territory’s future before passing an appropriations bill with amendments …
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In recent years, the Virgin Islands public service has embarked on a slow but meaningful journey toward better customer care — an effort that deserves recognition even while acknowledging the …
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The House of Assembly voted on Monday to exempt Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone from vacating his seat despite his position as director of the companies Island Block …
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The House of Assembly voted last Thursday to exempt Neville Smith from vacating his seat as at-large representative despite his position as director of Frontline Systems, which is renting sound …
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