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'Disrespectful' to tell Belongers they can't vote in independence referendum- Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called on those in authority to confront the issue regarding who can vote and who cannot vote in a referendum for self-determination in the Virgin Islands.
'No Belonger' should be allowed to vote on independence referendum- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who is a proponent of independence, is of the view that Belongers should not be allowed to vote if a referendum on independence is called in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Native VIslanders ‘losing control’ of their country- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— "We are losing control of our country, and the lines between Virgin Islanders, Belongers, and others are being blurred in a way that is dangerous for our future.”
VI Belongers now require ETA for UK Visits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Starting January 8, 2025, citizens—belongers— of the Virgin Islands (VI) planning to travel to the United Kingdom (UK), will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) as part of the UK government’s latest border security initiative.
Constitutional Review Commission to hold public meeting for Belongers living in USVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the period for persons in the [British] Virgin Islands to make their contribution to the constitutional review process is officially closed, the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC), in an effort to be as inclusive as possible, will be holding a consultative public meeting for Belongers residing in the US Virgin Islands (USVI).
Tarris Hill Associates approved by Cabinet to build social home in Fat Hogs Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to try to meet the needs of its people in these challenging times, a new social home is to be constructed in Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola.
Tweaked ‘Fast Track’ initiative resumes July 24, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The controversial, 'Clear path to regularisation: Residency and Belonger Status Programme' aka the ‘Fast Track’ initiative let by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been tweaked and is back on track for its Wednesday, July 24, 2019, relaunch.
VI residents told to stop divisive ‘Indigenous/Belonger’ rhetoric
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders are being called on to rein in, the brewing divisive rhetoric over ‘perceived discrimination’ against first generation persons born in the Territory versus ‘Indigenous’ VIslanders and Belongers—including in the political sphere.
Is Premier Smith heeding Omar W. Hodge’s warnings after the fact?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the now deceased long serving legislator and member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Omar Wallace Hodge sounded one of his usual warnings to the Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) Administration to have non-VIslanders regularised or be hit by an “Earthquake”, did he foresee the devastation caused by the recent natural disasters or was it the obvious rift, as has been playing out on social media, that seems to be very strong between expatriates and locals?
VI Labour & Immigration policy a mess! – Natalio Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The immigration and labour policies of the Virgin Islands are in dire need of a fix according to commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru.
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