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No campaigning, restricted alcohol sale on Elections Day– Elections Act

-Alcohol sale restricted during poling hours according to elections act
The sale of alcohol is also prohibited on election day between the opening and the closing of the poll on polling day. Polling stations will operate on April 24 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photo: Internet Source
Meanwhile, employers are also being urged to allow workers sufficient time to vote on elections day. Photo: VINO/File
Meanwhile, employers are also being urged to allow workers sufficient time to vote on elections day. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Candidates contesting the 2023 General Elections in Virgin Islands (VI) are being notified that there is to be no campaigning on Election Day, April 24, 2023, as specified under the Elections Act.

Campaigning prohibited

“No person shall carry, wear, furnish, supply or use on motor cars, trucks or other vehicles, any such loudspeaker, bunting, ensign, banner, standard or set of colours, or any other flag on Polling Day," a notice from the elections office as specified in the act. 

Additionally, during the hours that polls are open, no person within 100 yards of a building in which a polling station is situated shall seek to influence a voter to vote for a candidate, or to ascertain what candidate a voter intends to vote for or has voted,” it added. 

Further, the sale of alcohol is also prohibited on election day between the opening and the closing of the poll on polling day. Polling stations will operate on April 24 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Section 64 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994 states: “No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for sale, or given away at any premises situated in any electoral district in which an election is being held to which a licence issued under the Liquor Licences Ordinance applies, at any time between the opening and the closing of the poll on polling day.” 

Staff allowed time to vote

Meanwhile, employers are also being urged to allow workers sufficient time to vote on elections day.

“Employers are reminded that in accordance with Section 65 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994: “Every employer shall on polling day, allow every voter in his employ a reasonable period for voting, and no employer shall make any deduction from the pay or other remuneration of any such voter or impose upon or exact from him any penalty by reason of his absence during such period.”

The notice added that an employer who interferes with the granting to any voter in his employ of such period for voting shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500) and to imprisonment for six (6) months. 

14 Responses to “No campaigning, restricted alcohol sale on Elections Day– Elections Act”

  • 2023 (22/04/2023, 11:53) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    I could tell you; after the votes have been counted lots of folks will get plastered including some of them who seeking your vote
  • Really (22/04/2023, 12:10) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    You brainwash people would never understand the devil ritual you all are part taking in. Why are you voting for people to control your life and lock you up in a house for a plan operation. Wait till you see that all government reads the elites script and all do the same thing. No build up of the people not country but people. Is the government making everyone have the same things as them
  • MIST PEA (22/04/2023, 12:15) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    SHEEP, OJ, BUTCH, THE EXCON AND THE CORNER WOMAN BETTER GET TIGHT FROM THE NIGHT BRFORE ELECTION
  • c (22/04/2023, 12:32) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    Well a lot of employees will be taking the day off even if they don’t vote, and say they did, if they are getting paid.
    • NezRez (22/04/2023, 19:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @c. Employees do NOT get an entire day off to vote. They will get the time it will take to vote, maybe a couple of hours, and still get paid, not an entire day.
  • Fahie Still Running VIP (22/04/2023, 12:52) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Last elections they had an international gospel artist brought in to perform in the parking lot next to One Stop Mall.

    This year same thing.

    People stop using God at your convenience to suit yourselves but your hearts deceptive and you are not obedient to His Word.

    Stop it!!!!!!!
    • @Fahie still running VIP (22/04/2023, 14:47) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      I agree but the Christians need to stop being a part just for money or fame. Christians need to say no to foolish politics. These people have all kinds of evil around them and calling Christians to bless sin and evil. No wonder the country is in a spiritual mess. They want to marry good and evil. God is not mocked.
  • VOTE (22/04/2023, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (11) Reply
    Brathwaite, Mitsy, Lesmore and Karen with Vernon in the 9th for the win mehson!
  • If only ppl vote for the right reason (22/04/2023, 13:56) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Instead it’s based on their family /friend who can get in and give special favors
  • that’s right (22/04/2023, 16:08) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Tell hon Vincent to keep out the the voting line. And don’t repeat what he did in advance polling day. When u done. Vote your suppose to be. Distance from the polling station
  • Teacher (22/04/2023, 20:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    If you ain’t smart enough to stock your fridge with beer or rum before Election Day you should stay home and not vote. And who’s going to enforce all the rules? Police can’t stop an illegal motor scooter on a Sunday morning round here, pity!
  • herbs power (22/04/2023, 21:59) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Even if i high vip have to goooooo.


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