Events from the year 2018 in the British Virgin Islands. Incumbents Governor: Augustus Jaspert Premier: Orlando Smith Events January 16 January - the opposition Virgin Islands Party states in a press conference that former leader, Julian Fraser, would not be named as a candidate for the party in the next general election. 18 January - Government announces proposals for the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to be privatised for a period of 20 years as part of a wider redevelopment under a Public–private partnership. February 10 February 2018 - two people are gunned down in a double murder, the Territory's first of the year. 19 February 2018 - Deputy Premier Kedrick Pickering announces the Government is actively considering legalising medical marijuana. 17–28 February 2018 - a rapid succession of shooting incidents occur in Tortola, including one fatality. March 1 March 2018 - David Archer succeeds Rosalie Adams as Deputy Governor. 28 March 2018 - After a threatened "backbencher revolt", the House of Assembly passes the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Bill, paving the way for £300 million in loan guarantees from the United Kingdom to assist rebuilding after Hurricane Irma. April 6 April 2018 - A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits the Territory. No damage or injuries are reported. 12 April 2018 - Kyron McMaster wins the gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Territory's first ever medal at the games. This followed the death of his longtime coach, Dag Samuels, late the previous year during Hurricane Irma. May 1 May 2018 - The United Kingdom House of Commons votes in favour of an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-money Laundering Act 2018 mandating public registers of beneficial ownership in all British Overseas Territories by 31 December 2020. 24 May 2018 - A public rally - the "Decision March" - protests against the British Parliament's decision to unilaterally impose legislative changes on the Territory. Opposition leader Andrew Fahie called for an immediate constitutional review, and Deputy Premier Kedrick Pickering referred to "entering a divorce" with the United Kingdom. 25 May 2018 - The immigration department announces that the population of the Territory has dropped by approximately 11% since Hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the previous year. 30 May 2018 - The Territory is plagued by Sargassum blooms. June 8 June 2018 - A march organised to protest against the incumbent Government attracts fewer than 50