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Cabinet approves 54 for Belonger status

- accepts recommendations for 21 to be given Belonger status as spouses of Belongers
54 expatriates were approved for Belonger status when the Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on June 19, 2024, at the Premier's Conference Room in Cutlass Tower in Road Town. Photo: VINO/File
His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce (in photo) chaired the meeting, where all Members were present, with the exception of the Premier and Minister of Finance, who was overseas on official business. Facebook
His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce (in photo) chaired the meeting, where all Members were present, with the exception of the Premier and Minister of Finance, who was overseas on official business. Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 54 expatriates were approved for Belonger status when the Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on June 19, 2024, at the Premier's Conference Room in Cutlass Tower in Road Town.

According to a post-meeting statement from Cabinet published today, July 25, 2024, Cabinet reviewed and approved the recommendations of the Board of Immigration in respect of applicants for Certificates of Belonger Status.

Cabinet also accepted the recommendations of the Board of Immigration to grant Certificates of Belonger Status to twenty-one (21) persons who, in accordance with section 16 (6) of the Immigration and Passport Act (revised) are the spouses of belongers, and who have been living together with their spouses within the Territory for a period not less than five (5) years.

54 approved for Belonger status

According to the same post-meeting statement, Cabinet accepted and approved the recommendations of the Board of Immigration to grant Certificates of Belonger Status to fifty-four (54) applicants, who, in the opinion of the Board, have met the legal requirements of Section 16 (3) of the Immigration and Passport Act (revised); and decided that the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development instruct the Immigration Department to communicate Cabinet’s decision to the respective applicants in a timely manner.

His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce chaired the meeting, where all Members were present, with the exception of the Premier and Minister of Finance, who was overseas on official business.

19 Responses to “Cabinet approves 54 for Belonger status”

  • AYO STOP IT...AYO MUST STOP IT (25/07/2024, 15:34) Like (42) Dislike (30) Reply
    THE BVI GIVING OUT MORE BELONGERS THAN THE USA
  • No (25/07/2024, 16:05) Like (18) Dislike (22) Reply
    why so many getting belonger status. what the hell going on?
    • HMMM (25/07/2024, 20:35) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
      So they should be married and not granted status?
    • NB (26/07/2024, 10:56) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
      They earned it fool. They made valid contributions to the BVI and met all the one millions criteria we have to meet to get status. Some of us treat and respect these beautiful Virgin Islands more than the ‘born here’ generational folks. Take that to the bank. And we will continue to contribute and build this territory.
  • As always (25/07/2024, 16:29) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    Self destruct we must in order to continue the blame de wt man narrative.
  • BiG FACT$ (25/07/2024, 17:23) Like (12) Dislike (13) Reply
    Them sell we out
  • hmm (25/07/2024, 17:41) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    They're for who they want cause there are still people who lived here for 25 and 30 years and still can't get theirs
    • @ lol (26/07/2024, 11:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      There are still ignorante, people who cant read, write and comprehend that does not know how to help themselves why would you not find out why they are here over 25 years with out status and help them along life's journey to get their status fixed.

      Blogging that you know is of no help to them. Blog with your knowledge, time, energy and it may also cost you something out of your pocket. Then your living wouldn't be in vain you would have done your path. Peace
  • VOTER6BVI (25/07/2024, 20:24) Like (12) Dislike (8) Reply
    THESE ARE PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE BVI FOR MANY YEARS they are not Johnny come lately. Please have some compassion.
  • native (25/07/2024, 20:52) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Often here that the BVI is no good and their Country is allllll good but yet still so many belongers status is bein g issued on a regular basis.
  • no more belongers (25/07/2024, 21:19) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Apply the 7 year rule quick
  • But wait (25/07/2024, 22:34) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I thought the law passed where one must live here 10 years plus and must have acquired residence for 10 years first ??!!
  • from heh (25/07/2024, 23:48) Like (7) Dislike (7) Reply
    They giving away our ancestral birthright every single month! You lived here for 20 years faithfully and contributed to my country diligently then I have zero issues. But some of these people ‘do not qualify in the least! The UK is forcing us to become St John where soon the local native people won’t have any special rights in their own home!
  • ???????? (26/07/2024, 09:44) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    STOP FLOODING THE BVI WITH MOST OF THEM WHO DONT LIKE US ALWAYS BAD TALKING US, THEY ARE GOING TO BUILD HOUSES AND WHEN THEY RETIRE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS COMING IN AND THEIR HOUSE ALREADY BUILT IN THEIE HOME LAND THEY WILL MOVE BACK TO THEIR HOME????????


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