Gov Pruce welcomes VI's willingness to accommodate same-sex couples
The issue of same-sex marriage will be brought up during constitution negotiations with the United Kingdom, beginning in July. Premier Wheatley, who will lead the VI’s delegation, revealed that while same-sex marriage is not accepted in the Virgin Islands, the current constitution does not discriminate against same-sex couples.
He explained that civil partnership recognition for same-sex couples in the VI is being considered, which would clear the path for social security benefits and inheritance to be granted to surviving partners.
Approach conversation with respect, compassion & understanding- Gov. Pruce
In a statement on Monday, June 22, 2026, Governor Pruce wrote, “This issue is about complying with international law, about upholding the constitution, and most importantly, about respecting the rights of all, regardless of sexual orientation.”
He added that he is aware this is an issue on which people hold strong and deeply felt views, adding, “However, I encourage everyone to approach this conversation with respect, compassion and an understanding that behind this issue are real people and families - fellow members of our community.”
Looking forward to further engagement
Governor Pruce said the VI has long been a community built on mutual respect, tolerance and the rule of law, and it is important that, as this debate continues, it reflects those values.
He said no one should face discrimination or hostility because of who they are or who they love.
“I look forward to engaging further with the Government of the Virgin Islands on this important issue, and my Office stands ready to support timely progress to update the law so that it upholds human rights and reflects the Constitution's protections for all.”
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49 Responses to “Gov Pruce welcomes VI's willingness to accommodate same-sex couples”
Boss the VI don't have no @#$%^ willingness to accept this rainbow style. Go from here with that.
all i said and will continue to say MAN TO WOMAN. we done already accepting people from all around the world with beliefs but this same sex marriage legal or civil is not something to be debating about.
Do not allow this bull sh** here it stinks
welcome what boss keep ayo nastiness in england dont bring the fa*k here
The UK being one of the UN colleagues is the guiding force for same-sex marriage. Even though he and the vast majority of the people of the British Virgin Islands ere not for same-sex marriage, he has caved in to the pressure, and sold us out for the sake of selfish ambitions and premiership power, and the spoil it offers. Because of this and other abominable sins of the past and continuing, corruption in the
B.V.I will rapidly increase to an intolerable level. This has already began, and will continue.
May God by the strength of His love protect us the love not the evil way Sodom and Gomorrah, and other Satanic deceptive tactics, and other ungodly behaviors.
Not my batty!
What an Agenda my boy. !
if your son has a bad habit of stabbing people whenever he get angry would you support his behavior saying you just showing love and support? no you would correct them show them the right path before he ends up in jail or 6ft under....
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them." (Ephesians 5:11, ESV)
if your pastor has drinking habit and beats his wife daily would you show him love and support telling him it is okay for him to beat is wife and drink because you love them? no point it out and tell them it wrong and support them from refraining from such destructive behavior . that is your love trying to save them from harming them self and others
you can love somebody and still point them in the right direction but to support their bad or sinful habits is not love
ever heard the saying "when the teacher stop talking and correcting you that when you should be worried?" guess why? the teacher trying save that student when the teacher gives up they stop talking and let the student meet their own demise.....
This lowly behaviors should have been kept underwrapped as much as possible, but when a people is being dictated to by a Sodom and Gomorrah type mindset rulership, the UK, no better outcome should have been expected other than the B, Sodom and Gomorrah Virgin Islands norms behaviors.
This is a sad reality, but it is, what it is other than what it should not has been, but is because the majority of people have chosen slavery over freedom to and in the dump heap of disgrace unshamed by blindness of their conscience.
Yes, more money, bigger houses, higher education, greater medical knowledge, but inspite of all these advancement, low spiritual standards are being practiced. The people of the British Virgin Islands remains staves by choice evenso this day, June 23, 2026, and the majority will continue being slaves because of both not knowing, and also known ignorance, ahhh. This is a bitter pill of our doing, too.
Get outta here with that abomination.
If this is a sign of the upcoming Constitution Talks We are Dome before we Start.
I do understand that we must give up some of our rights in order to get some thing back but that is not a Right for us BVIslands to give up this is Biblical issue from the beginning of time, I am still trying to Find in my Bible were Man and Man or Woman and Woman can Procreate, or were they can be joined as one under The Blessing of the Holy Father…
Just my thoughts…..
The least convincing thing here is someone pretending to be a moral authority while picking and choosing which sins matter. You’re not making Christianity look stronger you’re making it look like a tool for your personal prejudices.
do not compromise to this nonsense vi
battyboyz never getting to us
Gtfoh witd da nastiness brudda
Your sexuality is between YOU and "your" God. The same applies to everyone else. Stop demanding that the rest of society subscribe to your theology. The obsession with policing other people's lives is starting to look a lot more like a cult than faith.
Black people reject slavery and the countless atrocities inflicted by white supremacy, yet the religion that arrived alongside it still has so many in a chokehold. Wake up!!!
Your Bible governs YOU. It doesn't govern the rest of us. Worry less about everyone else's life and spend more time cleaning out your own closet.