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Chief Immigration Officer Ian B. Penn to retire this month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being confirmed as the Chief Immigration Officer on September 3, 2020, and with many years in the Immigration Department, Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, an indigenous Virgin Islander, is to retire from the public service.
Former BVIPA MD Vincent V. O’Neal passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mr Vincent V. O’Neal has passed.
‘I was not born here’- Chief Immigration Officer Ritter-Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Acting Chief Immigration Officer, Mrs Geraldine Ritter-Freeman dropped a bombshell this morning July 10, 2017 while appearing on the International Morning Ride Show with Paul A. Peart aka ‘Gadiethz’.
Is Guy M. Hill being snubbed again for Chief Immigration Officer post?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our newsroom’s senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources have confirmed that Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn is expected to return to study leave this fall 2016, pending final approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC).
It’s easy to enter VI with fake documents- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it is well known that because of the Virgin Islands’ many open sea borders resulting from the many islands, small cays and marinas it remains a challenge to prevent illegal entry into the territory, another serious issue has come to light.
Acting Chief Immigration Officer Ian B. Penn hospitalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that Acting Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has been hospitalised.
UPDATE: Guy Hill in! Appointed Acting Chief Immigration Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Guy Hill has been appointed Chief Immigration Officer (Ag.), bringing calm to the hot debate that had arisen amid reports that others were being considered for the top post following the pre-retirement leave of Mr Dennis Jennings after more than 36 years of service.
Several persons found working illegally in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that random checks by Immigration Department has resulted in a number of persons found to be working illegally in the Territory.
Immigration Dept. processed 2314 visitors’ extension in 2010 alone!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many countries around the world have been complaining about a severe financial downturn, a recession, and lack of jobs, it appears not to be the case in the Virgin Islands.
Sex, women & brothels in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sex sells and its common knowledge that there are bars and strip clubs that act as a “guise” for what religious leaders and concerned residents frown upon – women selling sex for money.
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