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Unity Gov't admits to dragging foot on Gaming & Betting Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says while he is sure illegal gambling is taking place in the VI, neither has he any specific knowledge of the activity nor has he participated.
Gov’t projecting $5.7M in gaming & betting revenues for 2022
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands will in 2022 be implementing The Gaming and Betting Control Act, 2020, which aims to provide for the establishment of the Gaming and Betting Control Commission to regulate the Gaming and Betting Sectors in the VI.
Gaming Commission Board to be setup no later than Jan 1, 2022- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The territory is making concrete moves to establish its gambling and gaming sector, with the establishment of a Gaming Commission Board.
Electronic gambling will significantly boost VI's tourism earnings– Hon Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is betting on a future of electronic gaming in the Virgin Islands (VI) to significantly boost tourism revenues, while at the same time providing new economic opportunities for Virgin Islanders in areas of entrepreneurship and technical skills.
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
Green economy, medical marijuana & gambling regulations top 'Throne Speech'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The local cultivation and sale of medical marijuana, in addition to legislative agenda for the development of the Virgin Islands (VI) in a green economy, were highlights of today's November 14, 2019, "Speech from the Throne,' delivered by His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert when the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) convened at its chambers in Road Town, Tortola.
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