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USVI Governor signs Firearms Reform Bill
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr has signed Bill No. 36-0144 into law, approving a major overhaul of the territory’s firearm licensing and registration framework after months of local opposition, a federal veto request from US Senator Mike Lee, and continued legal scrutiny surrounding the Second Amendment and suppressor restrictions.
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'a transformative step'- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The legislation to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) has successfully received the approval of the House of Assembly and was assented to by Governor Daniel Pruce.
‘Blanket prohibition’ on spearguns in VI to be removed- Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst a public outcry over the recent arrest of three local fishermen, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and considered an amendment to the Virgin Islands Fisheries Act, 1997 to remove the ‘blanket’ ban on spearguns.
‘The Constitution should not include a right to information’- HoA position
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley administration is getting ready to head to London to secure a new constitution, the position of the negotiating committee is being revealed through ‘A Report of the Committee of the Whole House’ which sets out the House of Assembly’s (HoA) deliberations on the Constitutional Review Commission (2022 to 2023) report.
USVI passes bill allowing gov't workers to run for office without resigning
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- When it was time to vote for Bill 36-0134, legislation allowing government employees in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to run for political office without having to resign their posts, three lawmakers chose to abstain instead of recording an opinion on the measure.
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'We could have a bicameral system' of Gov't- Hon Marlon A. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has placed his support in the recommendation for a bicameral system of government in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Legislation passes to ban smoking in hotel rooms & cars with minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tobacco Products Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed at the Continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on March 24, 2025.
Human Rights legislation efforts resuscitated after a 10-year hiatus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Government of the Virgin Islands has commenced renewed public consultations on the Human Rights Commission Bill 2025, a long-anticipated piece of legislation that seeks to establish an independent body to investigate human rights violations and ensure compliance with both national and international standards.
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