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No other island wanted to take [gay cruise passengers] but VG- Hon Flax-Charles
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Candidates in the upcoming elections shared differing opinions regarding the issue of same-sex marriage, a hot topic for which a referendum has been promised.
Gay marriage: A possible third economic pillar or abomination?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A talk show host has asked whether the territory should make it legal for gay couples to be joined in holy matrimony in the Virgin Islands as millions could be reaped, and possibly turning it into a third economic pillar or whether the decision would be an abomination.
UK & Bermuda referendums today: Same-sex marriage & EU status!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The political and intellectual classes in the territory will have their eyes on two important votes today that could have direct implications on the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gay man seeks right to marry his adopted son
THE CHRISTIAN POST
Now that same-sex marriage is legal across the United States, a gay man and his legally adopted son are seeking the right to nullify the adoption so they can get married.
New Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull leads divided government
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, was sworn into power on Tuesday and took charge of a bitterly divided government. He will carry the weight of expectations that he can lift public opinion, reform a flagging economy and steer the nation on a more moderate course on issues from climate change to gay marriage.
Premier reiterates no gay marriage in VI...for now
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has reiterated the definition of marriage as far as the territory is concerned as being between a man and a woman.
Same-sex marriage to be legal in USVI
ST THOMAS, USVI - Sister territory United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is making moves to comply with the recent landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court that struck down marriage bans in every state. This decision made by the US Supreme Court on June 26, 2015 means that same-sex marriage is legal in all states in the USA.
VI must not accept 'New World Order' – Radio show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A radio show caller insisted that the Virgin Islands must not go the way of what he described as the New World Order where same sex marriage is seen as being acceptable.
St. Lucia NGO says Caribbean Could Cash in on Same-sex Tourism
CARIBBEAN NEWS
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 30 2015 – A senior official of a St. Lucia human rights non-governmental organisation says the United States’ Supreme Court decision to allow gay marriages across the country could very well open up a new tourism market for the Caribbean if the region takes advantage of the opportunity.
US Supreme Court rules gay marriage is legal nationwide
BBC NEWS
The US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States.