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Hon Maduro-Caines wants constitution to block same-sex marriages

- said marriage must be clearly defined as between man & woman
As part of the debate on constitutional review in the Virgin Islands, Sixth District Representative in the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has called for the constitution to clearly define marriage with the aims of countering global trends of legalising same-sex marriages. Photo: Internet Source
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines said while the VI may not be at the state of independence, there is an opportunity for constitution advancement short of being an independent nation. Photo: HoA/Youtube
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines said while the VI may not be at the state of independence, there is an opportunity for constitution advancement short of being an independent nation. Photo: HoA/Youtube
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – As part of the debate on constitutional review in the Virgin Islands, Sixth District Representative in the House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has called for the constitution to clearly define marriage with the aim of countering global trends of legalising same-sex marriages.

Her radical position came at yesterday’s, July 27, 2020, Thirteenth Sitting of the Second session of the Fourth House of Assembly at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, during a brief contribution on the topic of constitutional reform.

“In light of world efforts to legalise same-sex marriages, we need to ensure that our constitution recognises the right to marry as only a man and a woman,” Hon Maduro-Caines noted. 

She said while the VI may not be at the state of independence, there is an opportunity for constitutional advancement short of being an independent nation and that constitutional reform will put the Territory in control of local matters, especially those that come from outside pressures.

There have been efforts in the recent past from parliamentarians in the UK for the Overseas Territories to legalise same-sex marriages.

Gov't has no agenda for same-sex marriages - Premier Fahie

Also, Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and other Opposition Members had raised concerns that the Territory would become ‘Sodom and Gomorrah’ and that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration would be legalising same-sex marriages and prostitution.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), at the July 2, 2020, HoA siting, said the Government has no intention of legalising same-sex marriages and it is not on the agenda.

It has been over 13 years since the last constitutional reform in the VI, which happened in 2007.

It remains unclear if the Fahie administration would use the constitutional review process to concrete its position on same-sex marriages.

53 Responses to “Hon Maduro-Caines wants constitution to block same-sex marriages”

  • Strupps (28/07/2020, 11:31) Like (43) Dislike (63) Reply
    Why does it matter to her who people want to marry. That's a personal decision.
    • Oohh boiii (28/07/2020, 12:33) Like (36) Dislike (16) Reply
      @Strupps ; it doesn’t concern neither you or me either; but it ALL have to do with children that are involved in these “ relationships/marriages. Often times these children CANNOT perform / live normal productive lives because of SELFISH adults.Who or What can replace a MOTHERS. LOVE ? We won’t get into the “ Christianity “ part of it JUST normal human life ! Sexual preferences are Personal , I have no problem with it ; BUT there are some who live among us Who think their DOG is the most important thing in their life . Will it be ok if “ they “ want to marry to their DOG because it happens in other parts ? PRINCIPLES/MORALS / ETIQUETTES and plain NO to things that do not fit in OUR islands .
      • fearless (28/07/2020, 13:05) Like (12) Dislike (25) Reply
        Dog... Silly analogy. Completely foolish.
      • We in trouble (28/07/2020, 13:09) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
        Ok. Honourable. U say what you dont want... Tell us the one or two things u really want to see in it... Is it....Children Rights.." Where u born is where you from....How about a woker that got laid off or cut during a disaster that or those workers must be first to be rehired when rehiring starts...Tell us what u fighting for, now we kno what you fighting against..
      • Yes (28/07/2020, 15:09) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        Plenty of women are married to their dogs.....peanut butter time
      • GT (29/07/2020, 12:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I know who dis clown is...ha hahahahahahaha...you lost the battle just give up your stupid ass!!!!! Your own so call man said it just give up....everytime you think about it or thing about"They" remember I DID THAT!!!! Duces...GT hahahah
  • fearless (28/07/2020, 12:05) Like (24) Dislike (49) Reply
    What is the honourable representative's fear? How does she sleep at night, planning to take away possible rights from people? This all sounds so VERY Trumpian!
    My sense is that Jesus would not be this petty, and would embrace love rather than the hate and fear mongering.
    • FEO GOMEZ (28/07/2020, 13:46) Like (29) Dislike (14) Reply
      shut up sodomite.
    • To Bad, So Sad (28/07/2020, 15:36) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      Petty?...God would not repeat what he already said. All you would know; you are in hell. You will have until you take your last breath to get yourself right. People will say that God love everyone which is true. However, God will still destroy you…read what happen to Sodom and Gomorrah
  • Exactly (28/07/2020, 12:14) Like (29) Dislike (61) Reply
    She need to mind her damn business and focus on what is important to her Country. She has started a whole bunch of stupidness. What she need to do is pass a law against inbreeding in the Country. Which is worse? Same sex marriage or inbreeding with your family members. Pick your poison lady.
    • There you go (28/07/2020, 14:57) Like (11) Dislike (18) Reply
      She up here spewing BS. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, EVERY FAMILY HAVE A GAY DAR IN THEIR FAMILY. PEOPLE HAVE A DAMN RIGHT TO BE WHO THEY ARE OR WANT TO BE. The BVI IS FULL OF GAY PEOPLE LIKE EVERYWHERE ELSE. OH, AND BY THE WAY? THE GAY HATERS, YOUR STRAIGHT HUSBAND AND MEN IS DOING THE GAY MEN ON THE DOWN LOW. YOU CAN TAKE THAT CASHIERS CHECK TO THE BANK.
      • @There you go (28/07/2020, 16:51) Like (7) Dislike (9) Reply
        So correct, awwwww, yes, most of the married men in the BVI is messing around with gay and bisexual men on the down low. Even some of the younger ones who proclaim to be hard core thugs be dropping their pants on the downlow. You want more tea? I will give you more tea. Stop trying to victimize gay people.
      • FEO GOMEZ (29/07/2020, 08:22) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
        Speak for yourself my lineage as i know it currently sodomite free. The batty mutant gene that produce XMAN not in my pool thank god.
  • vip (28/07/2020, 12:14) Like (19) Dislike (9) Reply
    U song just like one of them sodomite
    • @VIP (28/07/2020, 13:51) Like (10) Dislike (16) Reply
      You can kiss my GAY A**. How many of you in the VIP camp is undercover on the down?
  • Racism (28/07/2020, 12:22) Like (19) Dislike (13) Reply
    Is active in the BVI - if it’s not down-island name calling it is hating gay people
  • WHAT!!! (28/07/2020, 12:24) Like (23) Dislike (4) Reply
    ' raised concerns that the Territory would become ‘Sodom and Gomorrah’ you mean with whore houses, strip clubs, pedophiles, cheating on spouses,etc? Heaven forbid the territory would be such.
    • Concern citizen (28/07/2020, 12:57) Like (12) Dislike (8) Reply
      @WHAT!!!!
      Don't forget Gambling and Marijuana farming
    • @wHAT (28/07/2020, 13:13) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
      And let's add gambling and legalized medical marijuana...not to mention so called christianity.
    • To Sad. To Bad (28/07/2020, 15:45) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hey, the difference with Sodom and Gomorrah and now is that back then it was before Jesus, God cannot stand sin so he will destroy. After Jesus we are given time to get yourself right…the clock is ticking..... Some of you all might only has a day left
  • SAY (28/07/2020, 12:27) Like (13) Dislike (13) Reply
    yes ms maduro that is ok God seeing all the wrong if we in the nritish virgin oslands do not do better where will we end up the lord does not like wrong that is way we aere facing so nuch issues we do not want that behaviour inthe bvi remember sodom and gomorroh bvi be careful
  • Agree 100%.. (28/07/2020, 12:59) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    Sorry Ms Caines. U R saying the right thing. But Just like the fake Virus, those with the most money always get their way...its not going to happen. I kno u all kno the Virus aint all that they saying it is... ita more to it.....Anyway, the Vaccine start sharing so I hope polititians line up first....
  • Still Tongue Wise Head (28/07/2020, 13:16) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    When Abraham learned of God’s plan to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, he asked God if He will spare them if He can find fifty innocent, godly people. God reassures Abraham that if He finds fifty righteous people, he will spare the city for their sake. Abraham then asks about a lesser and lesser number until down to ten people as God answers, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it” (Genesis 18:32).
  • resident (28/07/2020, 13:27) Like (22) Dislike (10) Reply
    I am a sixty two year old. From as long as I can remember there were gays and lesbians in our communities. If a child of mine or a relative or a friend comes out as gay I am going to love them just the same. If you haven't walk in someone's shoe don't judge!!

  • Spreading (28/07/2020, 13:48) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    She is same sex couple bashing. They can’t stand gay people in the BVI. The majority of tourist that visit the BVI is gay but they keep it on the down low out of fear. I agree, go make a law against the inbreeding in your Country.
    • Yup (28/07/2020, 18:10) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      “Orange Vegetable” Bay is the hub of that inbreeding, for years now. Yuck!
  • Barbara (28/07/2020, 13:50) Like (15) Dislike (7) Reply
    Live and let live. We don’t have to legalize everything people want. If Gay people want to live together, that is their choice and no ones business. If you believe in God as you say, then in the end, your God will handle anything he feels is wrong, but you as mere humans need to stop trying to play God, because you have a lot of things wrong with you too. We all do.
  • Hmmmmmmm (28/07/2020, 13:54) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    While she is at it, block adulterous marriages too.

    If God yokes adulterers, he yokes homosexuals too. No?
  • taxman (28/07/2020, 14:10) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    Should probably want to look at also including the banning of sex out of marriage, and divorce if we are being fully committed to our christian values. Would not want to be accused of hypocrisy picking and choosing which bits of the scriptures and bible we want to follow and those that can be ignored...
  • Ghost (28/07/2020, 14:14) Like (18) Dislike (7) Reply
    Hon. Maduro you don’t worry about the nay sayers or haters.. the masses would be with you.. I just don’t understand some people; we keep saying we are a Christian society yet we are so comfortable with all of the wrongs our society is into..God didn’t make a man for Adam as his help mate; he made a “woman”; God also didn’t make a woman first and then made another woman for her:.yes I agree that there are whore- houses, strip clubs etc but these are all sinful things that had no good end..

    Leviticus 18: 22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
    Leviticus 20: 13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

    “An abomination” is that which is exceptionally loathsome, hateful, sinful, wicked, or vile.. Us as a country don’t have to do what the rest of the world is doing.. we are already eroding the fabric of our “Christian” Society/values:. What is wrong with those of you that are offended by this move you all don’t fear God but you all better be careful.. He doesn’t sleep and He sees and hear all..
    • taxman (28/07/2020, 14:40) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      I hope you do not enjoy eating lobster and shrimp. They must also be banned

      Leviticus 11:9-12
      9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.

      10 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you:

      11 They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination.

      12 Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
    • Also... (28/07/2020, 15:14) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Thou shall not tell lies or bear false witness, steal, murder ...
      Thou shall not commit adultery.
      Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, strength soul & mind and thy neighbor as thyself!

      Let’s put all that in the constitution too ...
      Let’s put the whole Bible in the constitution ...


  • Ghost (28/07/2020, 15:04) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    @Resident.. I believe you are missing the point.. no one is saying don’t love the gay person for as like you if was my child I’d love them to; but there’s a different between loving them and condoning the sin they engage in.. Condoning gay or homosexual behavior is accepting gay relationships/marriage.. God Himself said He Loves the sinner but hate the sin..people have a right to love whom they desire but it doesn’t mean that it has to be acceptable and moreso, Anyone that believes in God and reads His Word and desire to do His Will will never condone gay or homosexual behavior nor desire to engage in or accept any behavior that is of a sinful nature.. for their desire would be to walk Holy before God as best they can and encourage others to do so.. For those of you that do not know, the highest cases of HIV/ AIDs worldwide are among gay men.. (Research it for yourself)
    • @ghost (29/07/2020, 08:08) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Get a grip. If you condemn 'the sin', you condemn the person. You can say you'll love your gay child all you like, but apparently not enough to support their happiness and emotional stability by having a meaningful sexually active, loving relationship with a same sex partner? Shame...
      As for your outrageous claim that 'the highest cases of HIV/AIDS worldwide are among gay men'... This is appallingly uninformed propaganda and the slightest amount of research will prove it wrong. BY FAR the largest number of people with HIV/AIDS are in Africa mainly passed on through childbirth these days, primarily due to the Church and the US Republican governments consistently opposing and defunding programmes providing birth control, sex education and condoms.
      • @ @ghost (03/08/2020, 18:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        A child can be a happy prostitute, thief, liar etc. and if a parent choose to dislike their sinful ways then you’re saying that this parent do not love their child? Please!
  • trrefdrfds (28/07/2020, 15:20) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    “Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has called for the constitution to clearly define marriage with the aims of countering global trends of legalising same-sex marriages.“

    Ma’am, just read the Bible. Almighty God created marriage and he defined what his marriage is. And it definitely does not include homosexual or adulterous or polygamous marriages. Anyone who says God is part of these types of marriages is a blasphemer and potentially engages in the act of the unforgivable sin. The sin against the Holy Spirit. For it is by God’s spirit he acts.
  • But...... (28/07/2020, 15:31) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    The VI legalized adultery ...

    What is the difference between legalized immorality - adultery and homosexuality?

    Answer: No difference. They are still adultery and homosexuality.
  • vi (28/07/2020, 15:36) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    HYPOCRITES- they all are. Not one speaks and live by the truth ... including many claiming to be worshippers of the God and Father of Jesus.
  • @tax man (28/07/2020, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    U all dont miss he ..tax man ..he better dont eat soup .hahaha...nasty bastards the evil of the serpent lay on them ...

  • mad max (28/07/2020, 15:55) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    BVIslander in bigoted rant shock!

    Replace the word Gay with Black and look at how the history of oppression moves ...

    BIGOT!
    • @mad max (03/08/2020, 18:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I would saw to you and others.. the Black plight is in no way linked to the gay agenda. I as a Black person refuse to be linked to your Homosexual views and politically correct agendas. You all need to remove your knees from our necks! Our struggles are way beyond your own!
  • Jacperlance (28/07/2020, 17:04) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    Set ah bullers on here like they want to cut Alvera’a throat but say what you may, she is right and such nasty act should not be permitted in the Virgin Islands. It’s totally against biblical principles. I know people will want to come at me too with what I said but man with man is totally nasty and ridiculous. Hold your head up high Alvera, you take a stand against such nasty act.
    • @Jacperlance (28/07/2020, 21:37) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply

      FYI, keeping it real, men have been &@#$^ing other men since the beginning of time. It is no ones business how people live their lives or who they partner up with.The Country is crumbling and this is what you come to the table with?

  • Shh (28/07/2020, 17:11) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply

    Guess she hate her family members. 

  • one love (28/07/2020, 17:39) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    MOONLIGHT B*tches
  • y (28/07/2020, 17:40) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Right now I personally don't care about same sex every body have there life to live what you all should focus on to see that social security pay people there money and stop saying you are not qualify
  • BuzzBvi (28/07/2020, 18:03) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    How she get voted in on "let's block freedom for people ticket." Thought we were trying to leave these white colonialist ideas behind.
  • Politics (28/07/2020, 19:56) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    The goverment should not chose who you love. That's like communism. Politics should never enter the bedroom. Worry about the people's safety and well being not their passions.
  • Thx Alvera (29/07/2020, 12:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply

    Anytime I should catch my husband In another man a$$
    I leave he MC
    I would can’t forgive myself if he doing another man or taking from another man
    Plain out nasty

    It sickening these men out here acting like they have p#s$&

  • Big Slick Willie (29/07/2020, 18:45) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ah hell. Let them get married. Why should they be allowed to be happy?
  • Hmm (01/08/2020, 17:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look after dem Spanish gals at the night clubs pls


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