'You were once strangers in the land'- Gov Pruce to new British citizens
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During the ceremony, Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce congratulated the new British citizens, stating, “I congratulate you on having persevered with the process, and for having demonstrated your allegiance to the United Kingdom as well as to the Virgin Islands. The British Citizen’s passport, to which you will now be entitled, enables you to enjoy rights of residence and employment in the United Kingdom. This opens up new opportunities for study and professional development, which I hope you will grasp.”
Call for new citizens to be supportive
The Governor also reminded the new citizens that their citizenship carries new moral and legal responsibilities. He also encouraged them to remain supportive of persons who are new to the Territory.
“I ask you in particular to be always supportive of others who are newcomers to this Territory, just as you are now newcomers as British citizens. As the Good Book reminds us, "You shall love the stranger, for you were once strangers in the land.”
New chapter
Registrar General Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro said citizenship carries rights and privileges, but it also reflects commitment to shared values, civic responsibility, respect for others, and active participation in community life.
She added, “To those being registered today, this ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter. It recognises your individual journeys, each one unique and shaped by perseverance, hope, dedication, and aspirations for the future. Whether your path began here or led you here through life’s many experiences, today affirms your place within the British family and the enduring values of respect, democracy, service, and mutual responsibility.”
The 60 newly registered British Citizens are:
- Jean Delice Avril
- Ashley Alexis Browne
- Andrew Claxton Campbell
- Gail Patricia Carrington
- John Eric Ian Carrington
- Cassandra Charles
- Yijun Chen
- Jaleel Nathan Jevon Croal
- Keslar Dawson
- Jacqueline Petula Donovan
- Hylford Emanuel Duhaney
- Walter Andrew Ells Jr
- Jershell Janica Esprit
- Rennicks Claudius Etienne
- Valda John Baptiste Etienne
- José Alejandro Alcala Faulkner
- Adenike Marie Flax
- Darnell Antonio Gerard Flax
- Jo-Anne Catherine Neale-France
- Marie Therese Annie George
- Eloy Emanuel Gibbs
- Orland Rosco Glasgow
- Molisia Elenor Haywood
- Fernanda Magaly Mason Henley
- Sharon Claudine Henry
- Chandrawattie Persaud Hinds
- Annalisa Bride Hippolyte
- Christopher Diego Holder
- Samantha Dahlia Jeffers
- Kiara Lareisha Johnney
- Thile Douchel Joseph
- Shayvanie Kumarie Karran
- Francess Veronica La Touche
- Nicolas Crenele Laurac
- Niesha Lettisha Maduro
- Cedric Matthew Junior Mars
- Joel Randalph Mars
- Duklin George McDonald
- Mildred Santana Pacheco
- Tieanna Ashanti Parillon
- Ra-Shaun Jalen Penn
- Jaadon Isaiah Quashie
- Glory Ramjawan
- Khemragie Ramotar
- Sylvia Lenora Richards
- Charles Elsworth Jr Rochester
- Gail Aloma Scotland
- Anelia Ancelia Sharpe
- Evanette Caron Shipley
- Erica Adella Ollivierre Simmons
- Cislyn Carmen Stevens
- Pearla Sylvester-Thomas
- Rahim Abdullah Thomas
- Vielka Del Carmen Soto Thomas
- Nurys Iris Vanterpool Welch
- Irene Minerva McPherson Williams
- Shane Kevin Williams
- Shanique Angelica Williams
- Cecelia Jasmine Winchester
- Huifang Wu
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20 Responses to “'You were once strangers in the land'- Gov Pruce to new British citizens ”
How many years of tolerating all the BVI nonsense? 20 + and that if they like you or you have money.
I just couldn’t pretend or sell my soul for that many years.
It starts with the abuse from Immigration and Customs workers and the same bad attitude flows to DMV who can’t even print licences anymore. Auntie must be on strike.
Will it ever improve