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42 persons granted new Belongership status in VI

Some 42 new persons have been granted Belongership status in the Virgin Islands under different criteria according to statements of the Cabinet meeting of December 8, 2021, released today, Thursday, December 23, 2021. Photo: VINO/File
All cabinet members were present for the meeting that was chaired by His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. Photo: Internet Source
All cabinet members were present for the meeting that was chaired by His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 42 new persons have been granted Belongership status in the Virgin Islands under different criteria according to statements of the Cabinet meeting of December 8, 2021, released today, Thursday, December 23, 2021.

According to the statements, Cabinet “Reviewed and accepted the recommendations of the Board of Immigration, to grant Certificates of Belonger Status to twelve (12) persons who, in accordance with section 16(6) of the Immigration and Passport Act (revised) are the spouses of belongers,”

The statements further indicated that the individuals have living together with their spouses within the Territory, “for a period not less than five (5) years.”

30 additional granted status 

A further 30 persons were also approved for Belongership status to bring the total to 42.

The statements indicated that Cabinet, “accepted the Board’s recommendations to grant Certificates of Belonger Status to thirty (30) 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 directed that the Immigration Department communicates Cabinet’s decision to the respective applicants.”

All cabinet members were present for the meeting that was chaired by His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre.

 

25 Responses to “42 persons granted new Belongership status in VI”

  • ayo aint tired (23/12/2021, 18:30) Like (31) Dislike (51) Reply
    giving away this country? aren't those folks already from some where????????????????????
  • Native Senior Citizen of the BVI (23/12/2021, 19:44) Like (17) Dislike (14) Reply
    Polical gamery tactics continue: If we locals were to live in Caribbean Countries, and others for a minimum of 5 years, would we have been given the same previledge as we have given their Country people to get belonged status, and residency? I see, so you are bribing people to vote in the next schedule elections for a known corrupt government, VIP.

    If in fact that they deserved residents, and belonged status, by righteous means only, give it to them,but if not, this move is nothing short of political deceptions especially against locals.
  • list (23/12/2021, 20:08) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    wheres the list of names
    • shhh (24/12/2021, 11:42) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Just another additional 42 dark secret along with the other
      Thousands.
  • WOW (23/12/2021, 20:30) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    You mean I live here for 34 yrs patience’s , never convicted, 6 children born here and I don’t deserve Belonger stays. ? Wow.
  • Hmmmm (23/12/2021, 20:43) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    It look like there giving belonger status to who they want, i know someone who been living in the bvi from since 1990 and they still waiting wow, i'm sure half of those people have not been living in the bvi that long, come on fair is fair
  • For votes (23/12/2021, 21:29) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is to assure votes in the next election.
    • josiah'sbay (24/12/2021, 09:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Giving status for votes doesn't make sense, the status would have already been achieved. Besides the VI always need an infusion of qualified applicants. They have been helping the VI to grow and will continue to do so with their new status.
    • josiah'sbay (24/12/2021, 09:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Giving status for votes doesn't make sense, the status would have already been achieved. Besides the VI always need an infusion of qualified applicants. They have been helping the VI to grow and will continue to do so with their new status.
  • mmmmm (23/12/2021, 23:40) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Yes. Many Caribbean countries would……and treat you just like their own. No distinction between you and the natives.
    BVI is unique
    • NASH (24/12/2021, 11:21) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
      Hmmm...
      . ," and treat you like their own,"... is that why, " their own" are here and every where they can even if they have to swim...,with no gratitude nor behaviour they are deported daily from north America snd Europr,filling up prisons as murderers snd thieves in their own country and every where they go..".their own "is nothing. Will never want to be deserving of the way they "treat their own"
    • Disclosure (24/12/2021, 11:38) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      The savagery practiced daily in msny caribbeancountrues is unspeakable and unprintable snd unbelievable . Unique set of mankind. It is a cycle of savagery and curse which theyperpetuate simply by being themselves. It is in the DNA,the Culture and is the norm. Giving status for their votes is simply selling souls to the devil. And so members of this political party embroils himself in the dark world of evil .He is sn enigma As we begin to realize with wonder and surprise at his ease and boldness at dishonestdoings and sayings. Pray for the VI.
  • ... (24/12/2021, 06:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    But that’s how it is anywhere you go... once you are married for 5 years you can get the status
  • SMH (24/12/2021, 07:00) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    5yrs Some of these are marriages for this sole purpose. What happens to those who have been here from Birth and still having Issues because Parents were born elsewhere? For the life of me I just don't get the process or policy on Belongership!
  • MLB (24/12/2021, 07:29) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    All didn't meet the requirements. Giving away our birthright for political votes. This government had given away more Belongership in 2 years than any government did in 4 or even 8 years. We are a minority in our own house.
  • My girl (24/12/2021, 10:40) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    All these xenophobic comments, just terrible
  • Really (24/12/2021, 10:41) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    I always say it, BVI people are racist
  • Tola (24/12/2021, 11:45) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    you mean to say that you ANDREW invited 42 persons to live among us and don't even have the decency to tell us who they are? when giving the press information please give full details.
  • Said I said I (24/12/2021, 12:00) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    MORE AGAIN!!!!
  • Mr. T Smith (25/12/2021, 10:15) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    andrew is trying to outsource the indigenous islanders.. my replacing and giving out thousands of belongers.. persons who have not stepped foot in the bvi getting belonger due to some call 4th generation which is something he made up not even in the British Nationality act.. Andrew stop it these people will take their belonger and not vote for you.. so please stop it.. now ease up enough is enough.
  • down2earth (28/12/2021, 19:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Couple years back photos as well as names would be posted of persons recieving this privilege. Can we please be open about this?
  • pp (29/12/2021, 20:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr governor why not call all those children who come here at a tender age go school here primary secondary school and give them their papers immegraton department has the record


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