43 individuals were registered as British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Photo: GIS

Registrar General Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro said citizenship is often associated with a passport, a certificate, or a legal status, yet its true meaning extends well beyond the documents that establish it. Photo: GIS/File

During the ceremony, the newly registered British citizens received congratulatory remarks from the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Mr Daniel Pruce, and Registrar General, Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.

Moral & legal responsibilities

In his remarks, Governor Pruce congratulated the new British citizens, stating, “I congratulate you on having persevered with the process, and for having demonstrated your allegiance to the United Kingdom as well as to The Virgin Islands. The British Citizen’s passport, to which you will now be entitled, enables you to enjoy rights of residence and employment in the United Kingdom. This opens up new opportunities for study and professional development which I hope you will grasp.”

The Governor also reminded the new citizens that their citizenship carries new moral and legal responsibilities; he also encouraged them to remain supportive of persons who are new to the Territory. The Governor said, “I ask you in particular to be always supportive of others who are newcomers to this Territory, just as you are now newcomers as British citizens. As the good book reminds us, ‘You shall love the stranger, for you were once strangers in the land’”

Beginning of another chapter

Registrar General, Mrs Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro, said, “Citizenship is often associated with a passport, a certificate, or a legal status. Yet its true meaning extends well beyond the documents that establish it.”

She continued, “To our new citizens, I wish to emphasise that today does not require you to leave behind the experiences, traditions, or personal histories that have shaped who you are. Rather, it marks the beginning of another chapter, one in which those experiences can continue to enrich the communities to which you belong.

"Each of you has arrived at this moment by a different path. Some journeys may have been straightforward, while others may have required considerable patience, determination, and perseverance. Whatever your individual circumstances, today provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of this achievement.”

The newly registered British citizens are: 

1. Cletus Jevante Gabriel Bannis

2. Corey Javon Bannis

3. Jevone Craig Bannis

4. Verlyn Carol Waldina Weston-Bannis

5. Mahima Geshna Bhagwandas

6. Joan Ivolyn Butt

7. Naiyada Ika Melika Henry-Callwood

8. Kady Leandra Gabrielle Carrington

9. Calisha Rachael Cayonne

10. Peter Bernard D’Abreau

11. Shakhoy Josiah David

12. Carmen Rosario Rosario De Davies

13. Deangelou Nathan Desmoulin

14. Shawn Anthony Eddy

15. Reynaldo Eufemio Nisbett Faulkner

16. Marjela Faith Felix

17. Catanya Shanta Latifah Ellis-Forbes

18. Erasmus George

19. Aida Kaddoura

20. Alysaar Mohamed Kaddoura

21. Carlton Vincent Lacey

22. Harris Alphanso Legair

23. Seon Marius Amonte Lettsome

24. Lydia Veronica Liburd

25. Vincent Magloire

26. Marilyn Del Carmen Rymer Mason

27. Dawson D’Juan Samuel Mornix

28. Shirley Rosanna Sanchez Neddall

29. Kamron Nolan Noel

30. Joan Asher O’neal

31. Kimari Kishaun Penn

32. Tanicia Shellane Penn

33. Nakita Tressimo Quashie

34. Mo-Nyah Monecia Richards

35. Lionel Requan Michael Richardson

36. Shona Rogers

37. Andre Rohan Titley Rosa

38. Elisha Kalika Samuel

39. Tiffany Melinda Singh

40. Angeline Adelphia Stevens

41. Allison Hermia Tench

42. Annerys Gisell De La Rosa Vanterpool

43. Mekyle Nathaniel Williams