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Legalizing Same-Sex marriages 'not on my agenda at all'– Premier

-says there are some legal challenges with the issue
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. Photo: GIS/File
Premier Andrew A. Fahie said said his beliefs did not mean that he was against persons who are openly gay. Photo: Internet Source
Premier Andrew A. Fahie said said his beliefs did not mean that he was against persons who are openly gay. Photo: Internet Source
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.

Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told reporters during a press conference on Friday, November 26, 2021, that as a result, making it legal is not among his immediate plans as the leader of the country.

“I have always made it clear my religious beliefs doesn’t allow me to move in that direction. So I would have to see what’s happening but that has been Andrew A. Faihie’s mindset.”

He stated that despite his mindset, there are legal challenges with this particular issue, and “we will have to see how that goes.”

Nothing against persons

Hon Fahie also said his beliefs did not mean that he was against persons who are openly gay.

“It is nothing against the persons, I want you to understand I don’t ever look down on anyone, we all have our own religious beliefs. But, I don’t believe in hiding what I am doing and sometimes it is taken out of context by those who want to create mischief."

Hon Fahie continued, " I think everyone is God’s children and he loves us all and it is up to us what we want to do and I wish everyone well no matter what they choose, I am not against persons as individuals but just in terms of my religious upbringing I stated that but I really do respect each and every individual, man or woman.”

Not on agenda

“I would say right now I don’t see it as something that I will be pushing … It is not one of those things on my agenda at all, and it is no offense to anyone. I know that these things create some stir but at the end of the day I don’t want persons to be wondering what I am thinking, it is not one of those things on my agenda,” the premier asserted.

More and more countries are making it acceptable and legal for persons of the same sex to marry

43 Responses to “Legalizing Same-Sex marriages 'not on my agenda at all'– Premier ”

  • bvibuzz (27/11/2021, 13:43) Like (14) Dislike (8) Reply
    The ndp had two members who would have supported this
  • ASKING (27/11/2021, 14:35) Like (8) Dislike (23) Reply
    But, in BVI adultery legalized? Is adultery acceptable in the Virgin Islands?

    Matthew 19: 9 - Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman, commits adultery.

    Headlines: 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.
    • @asking (27/11/2021, 14:56) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
      Adultery was never legalised otherwise we would have had polygamy. It- meaning adultery- is still a legal ground for divorce. Go look at our marriage laws. Your argument is fallacious.
      • trrefdrfds (27/11/2021, 17:17) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        And that ground - adultery - must be used to get the divine divorce. A divorce ground other than adultery does not end the marriage God yoked.
    • Matthew 19:9 (27/11/2021, 15:01) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
      “Now I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman, commits adultery.”

      Look at the tenses in this scripture. The man who divorces on grounds other than his wife’s sexual immorality IS committing adultery with another woman because he IS still married to his wife. So, the “divorce” is not a divorce. That is why the Bible says the adulterous woman will be bitter wormwood. God does not bless wickedness. The Bible can’t lie and it cannot be misinterpreted; it is plain and straightforward.
      • Think deep (28/11/2021, 11:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        That is because sexual immorality does not end a marriage. Otherwise, a lot of Tola marriages end. What Jah says ends a marriage from his standpoint is a divorce based on sexual immorality. The reason or the grounds for the divorce that marriage mate 1 is seeking against marriage mate 2 must be sexual immorality committed by marriage mate 2.

        Think deep deep deep and see how full of wisdom God is.
    • Sigh (28/11/2021, 12:40) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      IDIOT!!!
  • BuzzBvi (27/11/2021, 14:37) Like (20) Dislike (4) Reply
    Just Gambling and Drugs and Strip clubs fit in with my Christian ideals. Caring for my fellow humans and other Christians not so much. History not taught him so much.
  • @@asking (27/11/2021, 15:51) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    In BVI (and using the Scriptures), adultery is legalized.

    God’s word says for a divorce to take place the spouse who divorcing the other spouse must divorce on the grounds of the latter spouse’s sexual immorality for there to be a divine divorce. If spouse 1 divorces spouse 2 but spouse 2 was not sexually immoral, then both spouses are still married. Spouse 1 did not obtain a divorce on the grounds of spouse 2 immorality. If spouse 1 then goes on to marry another man or woman, the Bible says spouse 1 is committing adultery. But BVI laws says spouse 1 and the adulterous man/woman are married so in BVI adultery is legalized.

    Go comprehend the Scriptures.
  • NezRez (27/11/2021, 18:06) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Same sex marriage is NOT ADULTRY! ADULTRY is when a couple is married and one of them have sex with someone other than their spouse.
    • Religious Beliefs (27/11/2021, 19:26) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
      Homosexuality and adultery carry the same divine judgment.
  • WHY? (27/11/2021, 20:03) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why the same laws of the land that marry adulterers cannot marry homosexuals? Jill who marry to Johnny carrying on an affair with Jack decides to divorce Johnny on some frivolous grounds to marry her adulterer Jack. Ain’t the laws of the land marrying two adulterers - Jill and Jack?
  • courageous (27/11/2021, 21:40) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply

    U dam right mr fahie .... The devil is so f*****g crafty just reading some these comments these s*****es have up quoting scriptures to defiles ur stands ...marriage and homosexuality got nothing in common. Ones is god and the other is of that crafty breast

    • Jane (29/11/2021, 15:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @courageous
      yes, perhaps the devil is using you as his mouthpiece to spread his hatred? I like to remind myself of John 4:7 "let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God". You may care to refer to Leviticus, a book of men, written in the pre-Christian era which speaks of hatred and frankly nonsense folklore ("Do not wear clothing woven from two different kinds of thread") but my God is the Christian god of love. Worry not, @courageous, I will pray for you and ask that God saves you from your demonic possession of hatred.
  • Yes (27/11/2021, 23:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Team VIP
  • one eye (28/11/2021, 01:35) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So much closet cases in the bvi
  • world news (28/11/2021, 09:04) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    why do you think were called Virgin islanders
  • Winky (28/11/2021, 09:21) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    Doesn't really matter....you won't be in office to pass anything.
  • lol (28/11/2021, 09:27) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Your views are disgraceful sir
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (28/11/2021, 09:31) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
    Absolutely not, no consideration should be given to legalized same sex marriage. Such behaviours are extremely demonic. If such is allowed, the BVI goose is roasted. Amen.
  • Village (28/11/2021, 10:00) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Where in the bible man and man married to each other where in the bible woman and woman married to each other
  • WEW (28/11/2021, 13:37) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Sex with your underage niece or nephew is just fine. BVI love and Natures Little Secret
  • resident (28/11/2021, 13:40) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Would really like to know for those of you homophobia’s if you had a child that came to you and said they are gay what will you do? This is for the premier too!
  • ... (28/11/2021, 14:13) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    “I have always made it clear my religious beliefs doesn’t allow me to move in that direction.“

    I can respect that answer. Legal issues I laugh. If a man sells out his religion how can he be trusted to abide by the Ten Commandments.

    Don’t forget about the herbs in genesis. As for gambling... life is a gamble & we’re already playing the game haha.
  • lol (28/11/2021, 19:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This sounds like it will soon be passed...just not pushed lol
  • Stop It (28/11/2021, 19:27) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Because I am not in agreement with homosexuality means that Im homophobic. A phobia is something that you are afraid of. I have friends who are lesbians and guys and Im not afraid of them nor their life style. I just dont agree with it.
    Find another word and stop refering to us as homophobic.
    • @stop it (29/11/2021, 10:21) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      I'll give you another word for it: "judgemental". Or "cruel". Or "mind your own business".

      Nobody deserves to have anyone else judging their sexuality. It is not a choice. Just because a made up book from thousands of years ago provides some questionable guidance on this does not give you the right to judge people who have different sexual orientation to you.
  • That (28/11/2021, 22:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The craftiness of the devil woe be unto them all
  • Forbidden Truth (29/11/2021, 06:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Seize the time. Police yourself or some one will police you.

  • Not2Sure (29/11/2021, 07:21) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is much to do about nothing
  • I'm TRANSVACCINATED (29/11/2021, 08:38) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    LAVA!
  • Secret Bear (29/11/2021, 10:28) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Of course it’s “not on your agenda.” That’s why the courts will have to force you to do it.
  • LEGALIZE IT (29/11/2021, 13:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Legalize the thing , love is love .
  • Lucifer (29/11/2021, 15:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Our Premier would do well to check up on 1 Timothy 6:10 when talking about how his faith dictates policy decisions:

    "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs."

    It is a lesson many of our Pastors also seem to ignore. Isn't faith wonderful when you can ignore the parts that you don't want to apply to you...
  • lordy (29/11/2021, 16:05) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Only a matter of time before someone of his friend walk in his office an tell him they want to get marriage to another man and they want their husband here with them to live. Let me see what he would do then
  • Forbidden Truth (29/11/2021, 21:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is wutliss dey wutliss yes
  • Stand Firm (29/11/2021, 23:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Creator said it's wrong and that settles it. We did not make ourselves, we were created for God's good purpose .Every man Jack will answer to the Creator, so be you ruler, monarch or what, we will all stand before the All Wise God. I will rather obey God than some pappyshow.
  • Real Talk (30/11/2021, 18:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep it so mr. Government. None of that round here


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