Mr. Speaker, I had the distinct pleasure to be escorted along the mangroves at Hans Creek, Beef Island earlier this week by a group of enthusiastic conservationists and lovers of the nature in the Virgin Islands.
Topic: Criminal Justice System | Posted By: aphillip
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 3:41pm
Mister Speaker, in still speaking about the Cyber Crime (Amendment) Act, 2019, let me say that the Cyber Crime and Computer Misuse legislation, which was recently, assented to by His Excellency the Governor, for which we thank him, is important in deterring nefarious Online activities.
Topic: House of Assembly, Law | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 3:34pm
Mister Speaker, I rise on this occasion out of a deep concern for the welfare of our youth, especially our women and young girls, whom we refer to as the Radiant Daughters of our Virgin Islands.
Topic: Disaster Recovery, House of Assembly | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 3:10pm
Mister Speaker, I would like to provide Honourable Members, and by extension the public, with an update on the work being done by your Virgin Islands Government to access the offer by the UK Government of Guarantees for Loans to facilitate recovery and development work following the devastating hurricanes of 2017.
Topic: Culture, House of Assembly | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 - 2:55pm
Mister Speaker, I now will make a statement on Black History Month because though it is most recognised in the United States, I am very well aware that we are a people of the African Diaspora.