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Canadian journalist didn't have work permit – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said there is a requirement for a work permit for journalists visiting the territory on assignment and the Canadian journalist from The Star had not fulfilled this and hence was turned away.
It was the right decision to turn away Canadian journalist – John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church John Ivan Cline yesterday April 7, 2016 backed immigration authorities' decision to deny entry to a Canadian Star reporter Marco Chown Oved who had arrived in the territory allegedly to interview Governor John S. Duncan OBE regarding the territory's compliance to international regulations in the area of financial services.
Canadian reporter claims he was denied entry to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A reporter working with The Star in Toronto, Canada is claiming he was denied entry to the Virgin Islands, even though he had a scheduled interview with Governor John S. Duncan OBE.