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Cabinet accepts granting of Certificates of Residence to 146 persons

- approved 39 applications for 4th Generation Belonger Status
Some 146 persons are set to be granted Certificates of Residence while 39 have been approved for 4th Generation Belonger Status. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 146 persons are set to be granted Certificates of Residence while 39 have been approved for 4th Generation Belonger Status in the [British] Virgin Islands.

This was revealed in a Cabinet Post-Meeting Statement published on May 2, 2024. According to the statement, His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce chaired the meeting held on April 24, 2024, when all Members were present.

It said Cabinet reviewed and accepted the recommendations of the Board of Immigration to grant Certificates of Residence to one hundred and forty-six (146) persons, in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Immigration and Passport Act (as amended).

Cabinet also accepted the recommendations of the Board of Immigration for endorsement of two (2) minors in accordance with Section 18 (2) of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.

4th Generation Belonger Status

According to the post-meeting statement, Cabinet also reviewed and approved thirty-nine (39) applications for 4th Generation Belonger Status, in accordance with the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2019, where provisions were made for a person, who is the great-grandchild of a person who belongs to the Virgin Islands by virtue of Section 2(d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, upon application for same in the prescribed manner.

17 Responses to “Cabinet accepts granting of Certificates of Residence to 146 persons”

  • jack (05/05/2024, 09:12) Like (9) Dislike (19) Reply
    Hope they not giving away the country
  • Jill (05/05/2024, 09:35) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    have to give away the country when there are more virgin islanders in the states than home. santos and pinoys are the captain now
  • TRAITORS/SELL OUTS (05/05/2024, 11:44) Like (10) Dislike (26) Reply
    I AM SO TIRED AND FED UP WITH THE VIP FOR GIVING AWAY THIS COUNTRY AGAIN AND AGAIN TIME AFTER TIME
    • Wow. Wow. (05/05/2024, 12:39) Like (37) Dislike (3) Reply

      All these people in decision making position are evil as hell. When you see them suffering in their old age or their children just say to yourself I wonder what evil they have done. People in this country for 40 plus 50 yrs can't get their belonger, no criminal record, contributed, whenever they check on their application all they get is a promised to call back but they never did, only to find out their application has been hidden or keep rotating to the bottom by someone inside that don't like them..While people here just 20 yrs vetting process. Hope they know God is watching..Some people just gave up...I am talking what I know. They better know God is watching and is not please. So when sh** happen to you all or this country. Remember its on your devilish actions...You all see how this one just die suffering, suffering..God don't lie. "What a person sow he shall reap". People return to their country in pain, heart broken after waiting for 30 yrs for an answer. I wrote because I feel their pain. I see their pain...Can't blame people who begging for a Britain take over. Some people are facing some serious oppression..

      • aren't you already from someplace ? (05/05/2024, 15:38) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
        Get it in your head......YOU DONT BELONG HERE!
    • @ tradors/sell outs (05/05/2024, 15:28) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      This thing is bigger than the vip. Check the UK and its constitution, the coi recommendations. This has been on the books for decades we were not following it. The bvi government needs to male changes to our laws where a person or persons coming to the territory don't continue renewing permits and importing people in this country and not lettting them return to their home land with in a certain period. Bvi has a huge human capital and are continuing to Shutting down our own but prefer to value those who are coming to our territory as though they are better that the BVI landers. Shame on businesses and government. No wonder because the can't push around the bvi landers. Bvi people can't get a fair chance in their own home town but the imported can feed from the green pastures ofcthe bvi while the indigenous citizens eat the crumbs from the tables.
      What a shameful Outlook.
  • stop (05/05/2024, 15:33) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
    Stop letting in so many people in this territory and when they come here they treat the people like trash in their own country. You think the people from here can go in their country and take over their territory like what they come here and do?

    You government officials better wake up from your sleep. The territory out of control.
  • H (05/05/2024, 16:25) Like (5) Dislike (12) Reply
    How can people so small minded how can some one give away a country the bible say the earth is the Lord and world and thay that dwelling in it so thiß world is not our home we just passing through so check your self befor you reck your self Jesus is coming soon
  • We are an Island, not a State or Continent. (05/05/2024, 17:34) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    They need to be like Bermuda, contract people who come into the territory, and then let them leave. We like to operate like we are a big country, when our quality of life is so poor here. People talk about our people living outside of the territory - look into the census of how many migrants to natives in those same countries. Simply cannot compare to our little dot on this planet. We need to have some regulation of some sort. It is true, some of my native BVIslander have been cruel to outsiders, but I have encountered those who have gain rights here, and they are just as cruel, if not worst than what we have here already. It's like they making up for all the static that they experienced here. Some people have the mind to talk and berate us, you came here to live and while you might be entitled to your opinion. I hope there is absolutely anyone keeping you from leaving, since you feel we are "Stupid" and the like. We wouldn't want you to catch our contagious personalities, behaviours , attitudes or even our practices. Streups!
  • shark (05/05/2024, 17:55) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    it will never stop
  • Norris Turnbull (05/05/2024, 19:28) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ wow.wow...."People in this country for 40 plus 50 yrs can't get their belonger"
    THAT'S A DAM LIE FROM HELL.
  • @wow (05/05/2024, 23:03) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    I disagree with your comment because if they are here so long and did nothing to apply for it. It's there own fault. Not only that some don't know how to apply. Others have educational challanges and are afraid to let people into their personal space.
    Don't doubt what i'm saying It's a fact.
  • Residency (06/05/2024, 01:00) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Is not a right. It is a privilege. In fact some of you hate the BVI, but love the U.S. Dollar so you're still here. But, take it from me, it is okay to go home again. Some of your parents, aunties and cousin family will be happy to have you. And this is especially since BVIslanders are stupid and mean as hell. And BTW no UK takeover here, so you guys can continue wishing for it so that you can get belonger status. They try it and BVIslanders will come out of the woodwork and bushes to stop that ish. We have been taking care of ourselves for a very long time and we do not need UK rule, not even for a short while. They have their hands full already if you ask me.
    • Confirm (06/05/2024, 12:30) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      The ones who is wishing the worst for the BVI, are the ones who wants the rights. They're just here for the money, hoping for the UK to take over so they can get privileges.
  • One word (06/05/2024, 07:32) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Xenophobia
  • vi (07/05/2024, 15:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    What’s about giving the children who born and raised thier passports
  • Medusa (07/05/2024, 19:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why do people want to belong to a country with the drug dealing, the murders and the unfriendly and entitled attitude.


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