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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.

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