‘We are fortunate to have such a vibrant Filipino community’- Gov Pruce
Governor Daniel Pruce with members of the Filipino community at Government House on March 14, 2025. Photo: Facebook
One of the performances by members of the Filipino community. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Filipino culture was displayed in various forms at Government House on Friday, March 14, 2025.
The Filipino community was hosted by Governor Daniel Pruce and his wife Rachel.
There was singing and various dances that vibrantly highlighted the Filipino culture.
“It was a great pleasure to host a celebration of Filipino culture at Government House. Thank you to everyone who took part - we are fortunate to have such a vibrant Filipino community here in the BVI,” Governor Daniel Pruce stated on his Facebook page on March 17, 2025.
Filipinos comprise the top five countries that make up the 73.1% expat workforce in the Virgin Islands.
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79 Responses to “‘We are fortunate to have such a vibrant Filipino community’- Gov Pruce”
Due to poor planning in respect of the advancement of BVIslanders and overall lack of concern by government administrations, it is apparent that the present generation of BVIslanders/Belongers are now apartment bound and are unable to afford to build and purchase homes. It is recommended that legislation be enacted which provides that a foreign investor (any non-Belonger legal or natural person) only be permitted to purchase land or property that has a particular market value, say $1 million and up.
It is truly troubling that those in authority act as if they are powerless and sit back and watch while our country is being taken out of our hands.
I would leave this discriminating h*llhole too!
Native son has ferries running every day. Buy a one-way ticket and do not return!
If you are a BVIslander/Belonger, you are a national disgrace! If you are not a BVIslander/Belonger and are residing in the BVI, please LEAVE! The door is held open for you. Go improve your country! Based on the foolishness you are spewing; I am positive that you are incapable of doing same.
You are right that we "can bring this all the way down". If the government enforces the current work permit policy in relation to overstaying, implements the law which stipulates that qualified BVIslanders/Belongers have the first rights to jobs in the BVI and invests adequate resources for the development of BVIslanders, this mess can be cleaned up.
The same Spanish that your grandparents left here to go and live by so they can support their family here in BVI. Life is a circle. You may end up in the Spanish place.
Nonetheless, the Vi needs to revamp its labour and immigration policies. There is video circulating on the Bahamas policy on citizenship. The Bahamas , 5359 square miles and approx 90 times as large as the VI does not have birthright citizenship. People born in the Bahamas it appears are not automatically Bahamians.There must be a connection by blood for automatic citizenship. The current ratio of expats to local is approximately 70:30. The VI let the immigration process get way almost to a point of no return. No doubt there is a demand for expat workers but the need must be managed so as to not disadvantage locals. Further when one is naturalized, they should be called Virgin Islanders, not Belongers. Seen..
Employers need to do better background checks cause I never see a thing like this EVER!!
Everyone is looking for an oppertunity to better themselves, and their families.
But we must also be willing to educate our young people,and give them hope and pride in their Community and Country.
Every State, every Island, every Continent, the entire World, every where has some bad apples that needs to be refurbished. One day at a time.
Customer service here is very poor in most job sectors I will be the first to admit that.
But please do keep in mind, we are all human, most can learn if they are thought. I have personally had some unfriendly service from some of the same nationalities mentioned here. But we can not judge an entire community, race or nationality on that one or 5 persons behavior.
I do agree we need to rotate work permit holders to give others a chance. If someone shows interest in staying longer and making the BVI their permanent home after 2-5 years here.
Perhaps a board should be provided for such persons and we get a chance to make a decision on whats best for country not Self!
Our young people need help, they need to be thought respect, dicipline, and professionalism from early o clock.
Then we can teach work ethics, on the job professionalism, loyalty, trustworthiness, dedication, humblism etc. Until we tackle these areas , others will keep on coming and winning in our country.
Hate is a disease, Love brings peace, but stupid is just Stupid. Wake up!!!!!
Disheartning , I have never been invited to the Governors house, our house, but I as a born BVI lander would go, if I were. Its out of respect.
Something lacking overall not just BVI locals all play a part! Its the Melting Pot Culture here!