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Gov't has no intention of legalising prostitution, same-sex marriages- Premier

- following concerns from Opposition Members over controversial legislation
Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said his Administration has no intentions of legalising prostitution, nor same-sex marriages in the territory following Opposition concerns. Photo: Internet Source
Speaking at the June 26, 2020, House of Assembly sitting, both Hons Marlon A. Penn and Melvin M. Turnbull had raised concerns about the passage of the gambling legislation, pointing to alcohol and marijuana as two other controversial areas of concerns. Photo: VINO/File
Speaking at the June 26, 2020, House of Assembly sitting, both Hons Marlon A. Penn and Melvin M. Turnbull had raised concerns about the passage of the gambling legislation, pointing to alcohol and marijuana as two other controversial areas of concerns. Photo: VINO/File
Premier Andrew A. Fahie speaking at a July 2, 2020, sitting of the HoA, said having been in the opposition for several years, he hinted that the opposition my be employing tactics with their concerns, even as the government is trying to make life better. Photo: HoA/Youtube
Premier Andrew A. Fahie speaking at a July 2, 2020, sitting of the HoA, said having been in the opposition for several years, he hinted that the opposition my be employing tactics with their concerns, even as the government is trying to make life better. Photo: HoA/Youtube
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst concerns from Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) that the Virgin Islands may become 'Sodom and Gomorrah', through the passage of several controversial legislation, Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has given the assurance that his administration will only push what was in its legislative agenda and nothing else.

Speaking at the June 26, 2020, House of Assembly sitting, both Hons Penn and Turnbull had raised concerns about the passage of the gambling legislation, pointing to alcohol and marijuana as two other controversial areas of concerns. 

Opposition concerns raised in HoA

"I hear the good minister [Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9)] when he was speaking... he said what a June to remember, he say we pass the gambling, we regularising the rum and the marijuana coming next, I thought he was joking," Hon Penn told the House of Assembly during the debates of the Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, ahead of its eventual passage on June 30, 2020. 

The Opposition Leader said he was concerned about what would come next, "I hope ain't the prostitution coming next either... I don't want us to become like the place that they talk about in the Bible."

Opposition Member, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), had also told the HoA that he too was afraid about what legislation the government would bring forward to the House.

“Last week was gambling, this week is weed... week before was something else, maybe the closet coming, I don’t know,” he said on June 26, 2020. 

Gov't following legislation agenda - Premiere 

Now according to the Premier at a July 2, 2020, sitting of the HoA, having been in the Opposition for several years, he hinted that the Opposition my be employing tactics with their concerns, even as the government is trying to make life better.

"This Government has no intention in going and making all those other areas, prostitution legal, same-sex, those are not on our agenda."

"If you want to know what's on our agenda, check the legislative agenda, we said it in the manifesto, we said in the legislative agenda and we doing what we say," Hon Fahie noted. 

"We ain't doing nothing else, no derivative," the Leader of Government Business affirmed. 

19 Responses to “Gov't has no intention of legalising prostitution, same-sex marriages- Premier”

  • pat (07/07/2020, 19:01) Like (29) Dislike (18) Reply
    Why not ladies got to eat too
  • Ma lon (07/07/2020, 19:01) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    When you was in power you never oppose anything but now you got energy eh?
  • my (07/07/2020, 19:10) Like (46) Dislike (3) Reply
    When God created man he said it's not good for him to be alone so he created a woman not another man
  • Wisdom cry-out (07/07/2020, 21:31) Like (28) Dislike (4) Reply
    Well, I hope this is not a situation of the blond leading the blind. Brothers and Sisters why are we getting side track. Prostitution been legal(we have several strip clubs), gambling been legal(people in high and low places are daily buying ticket), homosexuality been legal(UK control us because we are still a dependent territory,,plus we accept cruise vessels with same sex into our territory).
    So let him that have wisdom hear what the SPIRIT says.
  • one thing (07/07/2020, 21:42) Like (17) Dislike (8) Reply
    Our Premier is not afraid. I appreciate him more & more.
    • Yep (08/07/2020, 02:53) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
      @ one thing, you are correct. He is diffinately calling them out. They did nothing but collect a paycheck, take government land and give contracts to their extended families and that's just the tip of the rotten ideology. It's a good thing the are out.
  • chupes (07/07/2020, 22:39) Like (2) Dislike (17) Reply
    Its best they just legalize it and done! Gamble and no hoe what fun is that .... just saying. And who knows the male gambler may just fall in love with a male prostitute..... JUST SAYING. All or nothing!
  • officer (08/07/2020, 04:08) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    The day you legalized prostitution is the day sex trafficking becomes big in virgin iands
    • gentleman (08/07/2020, 08:57) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sex trafficking IS already big in the BVI.
      Just like people trafficking, gun trafficking and - or so I have heard - drug trafficking.
      BVIslanders pretend to be all kinds of righteous about these things, but IRL we are very, very, very tolerant when there's money involved.
  • Ghost (08/07/2020, 07:19) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thank you Hon. Premier..I pray God gives you the Wisdom and Guidance you need in All things...
    @ Chupes.- something is wrong with you so will ignore your comment..
  • Hmm (08/07/2020, 08:05) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    These people like they visit Vegas alot. Marijuana, gambling, the other things are only a matter of time. Remember, Vegas is not the first place you would think of when looking for somewhere to raise a family and children. These people changing the whole dynamic of the country through their flawed laws and in the end, the children and family households will suffer worse than what they suffering now. Prostitution not legal? So why the people in power like to act like one and give away everything for money. You tell me.
  • legal (08/07/2020, 08:23) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Prostitution is ok, the woman them need to eat because those hairstyles etc cost alot.but fire for same sex marriage. And bun a bigger fire on Bill Gates vaccines which the premier seems to be interested in.
  • BUSY BEE (08/07/2020, 11:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Clearly we all prefer our prostitution to be open and visible while still remaining illegal.
    • Agree... (08/07/2020, 15:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Prostitution is happening anyway and you aren't going to stop it. So why not make it taxable? Why not have them pay NHI and SS like everyone else... Just so you can pretend it doesn't happen? Nobody is being fooled.
  • .... (08/07/2020, 14:26) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    It done legal every bar selling sex now
  • Big Slick Willie (08/07/2020, 19:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes indeed. It's great to have the company of these lovely Jamaican, Guyanese, and Dominican "entertainers". Let them work. You know most of you guys (and many ladies) love it too. Let's just make it legal, taxed, and medically checked. I'm all with you on the same-sex stuff but good luck in keeping those sexy entertainers from licking around on each other when staying in a house full of them walking around nude (their work clothes). It's happening. Let's just do it right.
  • Oh Please (13/07/2020, 01:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    No u all just plan to part take and go out to the clues that offer these things and all u know it you know what there and paying more than everyone else there . To get it . Leader by example politicians and police. Is the bigs supporters of the clues as they are called now and the gamble houses . It so sad u all two edge knife we in trouble cause with the weed thing u all gona get what all u looking for cause You all want make money off the weed both ways. That's mess up u all going hell . Some thing must be done about how this country is be run . Wicked and guilty ness


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