The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a five year contract with Canadian Bank Note Company to monitor the Territory’s borders for the next five years and share real time information between agencies.
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, and Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent Wheatley are pictured signing a contract for the implementation of the Border Management and Electronic Visa System with Vice President of Business Development, Identity and Payment of Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited Mr. Mark Houlton and Director of Business Development Ms. Fuencisla Santiago.
The public is advised that Friday, August 16 is the deadline for submission of applications for Residence and or Belonger Status through Government's fast track initiative.
Persons applying for Resident and Belonger Status through the fast track programme initiative can collect and submit application forms at the Central Administration Complex East Wing, Conference Room 2 from Wednesday, July 24.
Just about seven weeks ago, the House of Assembly passed the Immigration and Passports (Amendment) Act 2019, clearing the way for the commencement of the first phase of government’s programme to reform the laws, policies and systems that regulate immigration and labour in the Virgin Islands.
The public is notified that the appointment scheduling with the Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mr. Ian Penn is to provide information and education on immigration related matters.......