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What type of government has the Virgin Islands had over the years?
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Parliamentary Democratic Dependency as an Autonomous Territory since 1967.
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What are the names of the Virgin Islands in the US?
The three biggest are St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and newly Water Island . There are many other smaller ones, some of which are inhabited, but can only be reached by boat from one of the others,Such as, Buck Island and Protestant Cay(Hotel on the Cay) I live on one of them in the U.S.V.I. Note that Water Islands is not 'newly' a Virgin Island. There is some confusion among the local population because of inaccurate public relations attempts by the Water Island population. Water Island has always been under the jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands. However, the deed for the land was held by the Federal government. In two separate transactions, 8 years apart, portions of the island were deeded to the residents with uninhabited areas being deeded to the Government of the Virgin Islands. Jurisdiction-ally, the Virgin Islands Government maintained control over Water Islands since the purchase of the islands in 1917 by the United States of America. In other words, while the federal government held the deed, matters relating to Water Island were handled the same as with any land or home owner in the Virgin Islands. Water Island residents voted in the the District of St. Thomas-St. John, obtained their drivers licenses in the District, paid their taxes to the Virgin Islands and utilized Virgin Islands public services such as police, fire, sanitation, etc. Criminal matters were also handled in Virgin Islands courts. It is inaccurate to consider Water Island 'newly' added.
What are the release dates for Over the Edge - 2013 US Virgin Islands 1-1?
Over the Edge - 2013 US Virgin Islands 1-1 was released on: USA: 12 April 2013
What are three main islands that make up the Virgin Islands?
There are 62 Virgin Islands under the U.S. flag. The proper name of the islands is Virgin Islands. The phrase "U.S. Virgin Islands" is a nickname used so that visitors understand that we are part of the United States of America and do not confuse us with the British Virgin Islands.
What is the capital if the British Virgin Islands?
The 58-square-mile British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. About 15 of the islands are inhabited. The capital, Road Town, is situated on Tortola, the largest island.
How many islands makes up the entire Caribbean?
The USVI are made up of four islands, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island. The British Virgin Islands are made up of more than 70 islands and cays. The "Spanish" Virgin Islands (a tourism and marketing title) refers to Culebra, Culebrita and Vieques.
Are there any jehovahs witness conventions in the Virgin Islands?
According to the JW 2009 Yearbook, there are just over 800 active JW's in the Virgin Islands (counting both U.S. and British territories).
Who would first try a federal crime committed in the US Virgin Islands?
The federal trial court for the US Virgin Islands is the District Court of the United States Virgin Islands, which has two Divisions, one in St. Croix and the other in St. Thomas/St. John. This District is part of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which is where an appeal to a decision in the trial court would be filed. The Virgin Islands' equivalent of the state court with original jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases is the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands (formerly called the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands).
What country did the US not take over after the Spanish-American War?
American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands.
How much cash can you carry out of the country to the British Virgin Islands?
I don't believe that there are any laws which limit how much cash you can take OUT of the British Virgin Islands. But going out of the British Virgin Islands usually means going INTO the United States (either the USVI or Puerto Rico), and if you carry over $10,000 in cash or negotiable instruments you need to declare it.
Why did polynesians leave their islands in years 800-1000?
Over population on their islands.
What islands make up the British Virgin Islands?
There are over 70 islands in the British Virgin Islands. The main (inhabited) islands are:TortolaAnegadaVirgin GordaJost Van DykeOther large islands include:Peter IslandNorman IslandCooper IslandSalt IslandGinger IslandGreat ThatchPrickly PearFallen JerusalemGuana IslandTwo smaller islands, Necker Island and Mosquito Island, are well known because they are owned by the billionaire, Sir Richard Branson.
What is the hurricane risk on the British Virgin Islands?
Historically, hurricanes strike the BVI approximately once every 15 years. Hurricane Hugo struck the BVI in 1989, and it was the first for over 70 years. However, during the 1990s, several hurricanes struck the islands. The last hurricane strike was in 1999, when hurricanes Jose and Lenny (both category 1) both struck the islands.
