VIP Gov’t had the ‘fortitude & courage to do the right thing’- Lorna G. Smith
The eligible expats, who had to be living and working in the VI for 20 years and beyond to be considered, were given certificates of Residency and Belongership at a ceremony at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on December 16, 2019.
More than 1000 of the persons receiving status were from the ‘Fast Track’ Regularisation Programme spearheaded by Premier Fahie (R1), who had said, despite resistance from a handful of persons to the initiative, it was necessary to resolve long outstanding and overdue matters in order to reform immigration and labour systems.
Hon Fahie had also said he respected persons’ right to oppose but as leaders you have a choice. “You can face the problems that are there and let them become worse or make a decision- one that will not only solve the problem but united the BVI forever. We chose to unite the BVI forever.”
VIP Gov’t did ‘the right thing’- Lorna G. Smith
Meanwhile, the former First Lady, Mrs Smith was in full support of the regularisation initiative, according to her post made on LinkedIn on December 17, 2019.
“My heartiest congratulations and welcome to the hundreds of well deserving citizens who were granted Permanent Residence or Citizenship yesterday. You can finally call the #BVI home. You can now really fly the BVI banner high wherever you go.”
Mrs Smith wrote that she always advocated “professionally and privately” that this “privilege be given to you, as I know what it feels like from personal experience having been granted status more than 50 years ago.”
“I commend this Administration for their fortitude and courage to do the right thing!” Mrs Smith remarked.
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30 Responses to “VIP Gov’t had the ‘fortitude & courage to do the right thing’- Lorna G. Smith”
If she felt the way she us expressing,for certain ,under Doc's Admin,it would have been done.
Pay Attention. Read between the lines.
And after mr zzzzzzz it got worse by turning it over to Myron !!!I could tell you this, never will we go back to smith, walywn, mark and that gang that killed we country
Citizenship is granted through the Civil Registry and Passport Office.
Please use the correct teminology, so as not to mislead. Just to clarify.
I am not at all comfortable with Lorna's statemrts .
Nooo one can truthfully dispute the obvious reason for Fahides action was to attempt guarantee reelection and Lorna,who is a member of the opposing Party.previous First Lady is supporting this ..no way...something is up and not looking good.
His only worry should be that they stop talking,stalking and obsessing.
This former never had the ordinary working masses in good faith. they were and is a “bvi socialite” who only concern about their networking and personal goals. People like them and associates creates social inequity within our society. Sometimes it feels like A certain ngo is a branch of govt and that’s my honest opinion.
Instead they remain,procreate and defile what was once a pristine and respectable population,just so that they could feel like they are at home,a home they defiled and are now rejecting.
The leader of the current Gov is using them to maintain a warped sense of and desire for power at the expense of his country.
She birthed you. Have some respect.