The public is reminded that the series of town hall meetings for “Granting Residence and Belonger Status” are scheduled to begin this evening 11^th October, at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College at 6:30 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking public input on the development of revised immigration policies.

The public is invited to participate in a survey based on the independent reviewer’s report on granting Residence and Belonger status.

The Civil Registry and Passport Office is notifying the public that the department has resumed issuing Belonger Cards to eligible persons.

The public is reminded to send comments related to the independent reviewer’s report on “Granting Residency and Belongership” to mtcsd@gov.vg. 

Individuals traveling with an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) should utilise the same passport to depart and re-enter the Territory to avoid being inaccurately recorded.

124 British Overseas Territories Citizens are featured after reciting their Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty across two ceremonies held at the Government House on July 11 and 13 respectively.

One hundred and twenty four persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.

The new citizens were divided into two groups and processed at respective ceremonies held at the Government House. Congratulatory remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG; Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.

Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro has said that British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) and/or British passports are still being processed following some delays as a result of the industrial strike in the United Kingdom from April 3 to May 5.