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Premier announces referendum on same-sex marriage in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced a special referendum on the matter of same-sex marriages in the Virgin Islands (VI) to allow the local electorate to consider and decide on the question of whether same-sex marriage should be legal in the territory.
Vogue magazine reports of same-sex wedding on Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI- Same-sex marriages may be illegal in the Virgin Islands; however, it has not stopped same-sex wedding ceremonies from taking place on Richard C.N. Branson’s private Necker Island.
Same-sex marriage a manifestation of a reprobate mind
Pastor Hugh B. Thomas
It is with a heavy heart I write this message. The [British] Virgin Islands is my home and as far as I can see, my people are living a life where the presence of God is not acknowledged.
Topic of same-sex marriage ‘frustrating a lot of people’– Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk Show host and political candidate for the upcoming 2023 elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Rosemary Cindy Rosan says the topic of same-sex marriage in the VI and UK’s position continues to frustrate a lot of people.
‘We can make laws for ourselves’- Premier on UK same-sex marriage bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has expressed his objection to the same-sex marriage bill that some United Kingdom (UK) parliamentarians are seeking to force upon the British Overseas Territories.
Boris is gone, colonialism lives on
Thomas C. Famous
On Thursday, July 7, 2022, the latest disgraced British Prime Minister, Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson finally resigned.
Privy Council blocks gay marriage for Cayman Islands & Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Activists who have been advocating for same-sex marriage in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda to be legalised received a major blow today, Monday, March 14, 2022, following a ruling by a top appeals court in London.
Legalizing Same-Sex marriages 'not on my agenda at all'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The territory’s leader said making same-sex marriages acceptable in the Virgin Islands is against his religious beliefs and is not something that is currently on the Government's agenda.
Gov't has no intention of legalising prostitution, same-sex marriages- Premier
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst concerns from Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) that the Virgin Islands may become 'Sodom and Gomorrah', through the passage of several controversial legislation, Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has given the assurance that his administration will only push what was in its legislative agenda and nothing else.
Strong values will decide on same-sex marriage in VI - Angelle A. Cameron
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Christian and former Mrs BVI, Angelle A. Cameron says the value systems in the Virgin Islands will set the agenda on a number of issues facing the Territory, including whether the Territory adopts or rejects the idea of same-sex marriages.