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65 become British Overseas Territories Citizens

Sixty Five (65) persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the [British] Virgin Islands, having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty. Photo: GIS
Registrar General Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro congratulated the new citizens on their accomplishment and reminded them of the value of unity that their new citizenship brings. Photo: GIS/File
Registrar General Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro congratulated the new citizens on their accomplishment and reminded them of the value of unity that their new citizenship brings. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixty Five (65) persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the [British] Virgin Islands, having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.

Among those is Mrs Carolyn Marilyn Shallow-Wheatley, the wife of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

The new citizens were processed during a ceremony held at Government House on December 14, 2023, accoring to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) today, December 27, 2023.

Congratulatory remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Wheatley and Registrar General, Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.

Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro congratulated the new citizens on their accomplishment and reminded them of the value of unity that their new citizenship brings.

'Cherish our differences & find strength in our unity'- Registrar General

The Registrar General said, “Becoming a citizen is a significant milestone, a testament to your dedication, hard work, and the pursuit of a better life. It is a celebration of diversity, unity, and the shared values that bind us together as a community.”

Mrs O’Flaherty-Maduro continued, “In this diverse community, let us cherish our differences and find strength in our unity. As you embrace the rights and privileges of citizenship, remember that you are now an integral part of the ongoing story of the Virgin Islands.”

The 65 new BOTCs are:

Dawson Dudley Agrilla

Carlos Manuel Arias Abreu

Wendell Carlton Ballantyne

Winston Samuel Anthony Barrett

Ziad A.R. Bazzar

Evadnie Bell

Dellon Shane Bernard

Serienauth Bhagwandas

Mitchie Livinston Browne

Jessica Vern Cadette-Zurich

Christmas Falley

Dion Marcellar Clarke

Andrew Ricardo Cooper

Luis Cordero –Guerrero

Stephen John Davis

Verner Iona Eddy

Mark Julian Carmino Forte

Cleon Reynold Griffith

Oscar Andres Guzman-Newlon

Carrol Maudina Hanley

Binta Jallow

Earl Glenworth James

Eugin Valentine Jardine

Sherlan Azula John

Roger Johnson

Claudine Donna Jacinta King-Johnney

Sarab Kosmass

Tarek Kosmass

Florita Icilma Lake

Nicolas Crenele Laurac

Harris Alphanso Legair

Janette Hermina Legair

Rolanda Cassandra Ione Maduro

Nesta Florence Maloney

Lilchand Mangal

Kenley Emanuel Matthew

Trevor Orvin McLearie

Valerie Judith Negron-London

Dexter Noel

Erica Adella Ollivierre-Simmons

Nosa Everest Omo-Igbinomwanhia

Andrea Del Carmen Pacheco-Vanterpool

Kavirajh Pertabsingh

Tamara Michelle Dinel Pertabsingh

Alban Cecil Prescott

Paul Anthony Rameshar

Ramona Hemwani Ramlall

Sophia Yvonne Richards

Wycliffe Cuthbert Richardson

Zelta Ricardo Robinson

Lohanny Santana-Pacheco

Gail Aloma Scotland

Carolyn Marilyn Shallow-Wheatley

Marilyn Leunda Smith

Natalie Nicole Spencer-Crosdale

Nelcia St. Jean

Susan Anne Tucker

Guy Valade

Sherin Roshell Walker

Marcia Elizabeth Watson

Christine Loraine Wells-Greene

Claudius Mathias Welsh

Christiana Joan Williams

Patrick Windel Williams

Sabeana Tannea Williams

11 Responses to “65 become British Overseas Territories Citizens”

  • Awesome (27/12/2023, 11:52) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Congratulations to everyone. MRS. WHEATLEY, YOU LOOK FABULOUS.
    • @Awsome (27/12/2023, 13:21) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      I would say the same. Congratulations everyone and welcome to the BVI. Must also agree the Premier’s wife looks FAB.
  • on another note (27/12/2023, 12:27) Like (12) Dislike (7) Reply
    How many BVI residency applications have been approved in the last 18 months?
    Could we have the stats on that please?
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (27/12/2023, 12:40) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
    Congratulations!!!!!
    You are all welcome. My hope is that all 65 of you will, if not yet, baptized in the grace of love, and that your contribution would greatly help to imprint positivity in the mind of you fellow citizens of the BVI, especially most of our youths that are confused of in their mind, not now knowing the best preset path to journey in, good or evil. Chose good.

    May the remaining coming seconds, minutes, hours and days of this Calendar year be pleasant, and in the coming year you will experience Spiritual, mental, physical, and financial growth.
  • herbs power (27/12/2023, 17:16) Like (29) Dislike (13) Reply
    Vip murder Myron for his Vincy first lady. and look here now. next election its Myron for premier.
    • To Herbs Power (28/12/2023, 00:10) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
      Lol...I know right...? Those hypocrits. The irony. I think Myron would do a better job too, than all of them combined.
  • Honestly (27/12/2023, 18:04) Like (20) Dislike (11) Reply
    I am a born Tortolian and I don’t care what nationality any Premier’s wife is. This stupidness about not being from here/did not born here is just so stupid. I think they are jealous of the Premier’s wife.
  • Forbidden Truth (27/12/2023, 23:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really don't give dam right about now.
  • Him Dotish (27/12/2023, 23:49) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    She looks dingoish with the typical saleable identification as dingo attributed. For a Wheatley he should have done better.
    • @Him Dingoish (28/12/2023, 15:02) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Do you know a dingo is an Australian dog? Why would you refer to the man wife as such. I agree, it is pure jealousy towards the man wife. Look at some of the dirty things some of you be saying about her husband on a certain radio show to make her look bad. YEP, nothing but pure jealousy because you want/wish you were in her shoes.
  • tola (28/12/2023, 02:49) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Congratulations to everyone


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