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Opposition Leader to grill Premier on illegal immigration measures in HoA today

- Gov't to be asked over 100 questions by Opposition
With the frequent apprehension of illegal migrants in the [British] Virgin Islands recently, Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), left, wants to know from Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, what measures are in place to tackle the problem as well as other issues relating to border security. Photo: GIS/File
The Tenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) is scheduled for today, Thursday, May 2, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
The Tenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) is scheduled for today, Thursday, May 2, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the frequent apprehension of illegal migrants in the [British] Virgin Islands recently, Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) wants to know what measures are in place to tackle the problem as well as other issues relating to border security.

This will be asked via questions to the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) during the Question and Answer segment of the Tenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) scheduled for today, Thursday, May 2, 2024.

“Madam Speaker, would the Premier and Minister of Finance please tell this Honourable House what measures, if any, are in place to strengthen border security and prevent illegal immigration, trafficking, and the smuggling of contraband into the country?” Hon Skelton will ask of Premier Wheatley, according to the Order Paper.

The Opposition is set to ask the Government legislators well over one hundred questions collectively.

The Sitting today is slated to start at 10:00 AM and will be aired LIVE on the House of Assembly VI Youtube; House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands Facebook; 780 AM ZBVI Radio; CBN-Radio (90.9 FM); FLOW TV Channel 101; and CCT TV Channel 291.

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7 Responses to “Opposition Leader to grill Premier on illegal immigration measures in HoA today”

  • Hear me (02/05/2024, 11:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    He will get roosted
    • @ Hear me (02/05/2024, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Outside of funny man the rest opposition members not saying nothing
  • Rubber Duck (02/05/2024, 11:39) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ronnie needs to go sit down the opposition is weak and in disorder
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (02/05/2024, 12:44) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    this is another dangerous activity that would breed terrorism and again innocent people would be harmed and hurt. you stupid politician over there in the british virgin islands are playing are sick joke with other people innocent life.
  • Boss (02/05/2024, 13:50) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I second that.
  • Manjack (02/05/2024, 18:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The VI has extensive porous border with mor holes than a sieve. Undoubtedly, the border meds to strengthen to gain control of immigration. As night approaches, transporters and illegals exploit the border weaknesses. The breach of the border is a slap on the wrist. At worst that illegals face is repatriation back to their homeland. This may be a deterrence but not strong enough to avoid taking the risk..The best time to breach the porous border is at nightfall when and where the border is wide open and left to the honest broker. The border is not self protecting. The BVI needs in invest technology, manpower, stiffened penalties for deliberately breaching the border, etc There must be strong maximum penalties to dissuade and minimize illegal entries. These must also be strong penalties and punishment for people participate in hiding illegals., etc.
  • Border Security (04/05/2024, 14:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    just close the border to outsiders so they don't get hurt here. then every one else except belongers will be safer.


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