The oath & pledge 'are not just words'- Gov Pruce tells new British Citizens
At a ceremony held at the Government House on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the individuals recited the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom.
The new citizens also received congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce and Registrar General, Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.
The oath & pledge 'are not just words'- Gov Pruce
Governor Pruce said, “Today you have taken a significant step. Along with receiving your certificates of citizenship you have just taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King and the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom. The oath and the pledge are not just words. They are a formal promise that you have made as you embrace your new nationality.”
Governor Pruce added, “As an overseas Territory and part of the realm of His Majesty, the Virgin Islands has precious links with the United Kingdom. The success that both the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom enjoy in the global economy is founded upon many shared factors, including our common law legal systems and our respect for the rule of law. But our connections go much further than that throughout history, through our people and through our culture.”
UK values democracy, freedom & respect for all people, regardless of their background- Registrar General
According to a Government Information Service (GIS) press release on September 8, 2024, Registrar General Mrs O’Flaherty-Maduro said that being a British citizen means being part of a nation with a rich history, a diverse culture, and a strong set of values.
Mrs O’Flaherty-Maduro said, “The United Kingdom is a country that values democracy, freedom and respect for all people, regardless of their background. As new citizens, you now have the responsibility of upholding these values and contributing to the ongoing legacy of this great nation.”
Mrs O’Flaherty-Maduro further added, “I encourage you to take pride in your new status, but also to remember that citizenship is more than just the rights it confers; it is about responsibilities. It is about participating in your community, standing up for what is right, and helping to make the United Kingdom a better place for everyone.”
According to the British Nationality Act, individuals who are Naturalised as British Overseas Territory Citizens after May 21, 2002, can apply to the United Kingdom Government to be registered as British Citizens.
The new British Citizens are:
Carol Betty-Ann Calliste Alexander
Marie Popo Andrew
Oneal Bevon John Bakker
Gershon Malachi Bowens
Greisy Desairis Ortiz Claxton
Collis Marjorie Denton
Laura Agnes Dore
Nigel Urban Felix
Verneilia Vania Fontaine
Eva Lynn Smart-George
Camiane St Albourne Grange
Diana Bernadette Gregg
Andrea Dianne Corbin-Hodge
Steadroy Anthony Holder
Doian Dwight Kettle
Mya-Ashlee Ikeidra Locker
Kertson Marquis
Gardia Myrtle McDowell McDonald
Kimone Kaynell Mills
Sherry Amanda Moses
Phoebe Dawn Sharon Murrell
Frank Soobreyan Nagapen
Jahmal Anthony Osborne
Christianne Robalinho Senra Pecanha
Veronica Dawkins-Perry
Reanell Antoinette Jones-Phipps
Ruth Elisha Quincy Phillip
Donsiya Kimisha Tishorn Mercury-Pickering
Ephriam Livinston Jr Pollack
Carly Angelique Ramchandran
Jeneline Elizabeth Richardson
Simon Robin
Junior Kadafi Samuel
Jacqueline Fiona Scott-Simmons
Himwant Seenarine
Alphonso Ricardo Warner
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15 Responses to “The oath & pledge 'are not just words'- Gov Pruce tells new British Citizens”
this is the USA.
If I asked all of those that have spoken, and acting as if they they're the owners of the BVI property, not one would be able to give me right answer in the proper way I am referring to and about some arrogant, ignorant, racist, simple-minded and selfish persons.
God our Creator and Father gave mankind dominion (rulership over the earth under His guidance. Since when did he withdraw, and gave a group of person the right to decide who should get "Citizenship and who should not in the British Virgin Islands.
It is clear to recognized that some, I hope not the majority, are extremely wicked persons.
W. E. L. C O. M E
to the 36 person that were approved as "British Citizens, I request of you one thing: Behavior yourselves orderly as is expected.
Great, great news!
So many of our "born heres" have migrated to the USA and UK. They got their green card and living comfortable lives abroad. So why y'all mad? People migrate from place to place for a comfortable living and lifestyle. We aint got the best to offer but still they remain and give back.
stop this nonsense man!! Where y'all mother, grandmother, father, mother from? Who are y'all teachers, doctors, pediatrician, care givers and the like from? We black people are our own enemy. Be happy for the people man. How is it that the government selling out to them when they living here before some of you born? and since y'all children!
They have to be here more than 20 years. Mercy man this behaviour if it hurt me as a citizen imagine how they feel knowing TORTOLA HATE THEM! Y'ALL REDICULOUS. Bash me now... I dont give a dam!
Congrats Nigel