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Cabinet approves Gambling (Gaming & Betting) Control Act 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Cabinet, chaired by Acting Governor David D. Archer, Jr in the absence of H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert on February 19, 2020, approved the Gambling Control Act 2020, which seeks to regulate gaming and betting industry in the Territory.
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.
Visitors come to place bets on horses- Lesmore Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Long time horse owner Lesmore Smith has again called for pari-mutuel betting in the Virgin Islands to be made legal.
‘Churches play Bingo so why restrict gambling?' – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social and political commentator Edmund G. Maduro believes it is time to relax the restrictions on gambling and money games so that the Territory can benefit from the income generated.
Students involved in fight at ESHS suspended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that the students involved in a fight at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) where at least one was injured on Thursday, October 10, 2013 have been suspended.
What’s legal about Poker Run?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Once again residents of the Virgin Islands have raised concerns about sports and games which they consider to be deeply consumed in gambling and since gambling is illegal in the Territory the view is that Poker Run should not be supported by Government.
Will the churches take a stance on prostitution, gambling?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Douglas Wheatley, speaking on his radio programme ‘Speak out BVI’ on January 31, 2012, has wondered if the churches will follow suit and come out against certain activities such as prostitution and gambling as other churches in the Caribbean have done.
Hon. Pickering acknowledges VI has “houses of ill repute”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands, which is considered a religious community, is going through a transition and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering pointed out that residents need to accept that things “are no longer the same in the BVI”.
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