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COMMENTARY: Residents for life " citizenship is another matter
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (353+ words) By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The USA has decreased the number of migrants coming into the country by adopting a very aggressive deportation policy and stopping inward flows of people from many source countries. The two main methods are visa bans…...
COMMENTARY: Policy change is the simple answer to the migration conundrum
1+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) By Dickson Igwe, Contributor In certain countries, the path to citizenship for migrants is blocked and for good reason: to protect the native population. Instead, residency and work permits allow migrants entry to work and play. It is time the…...
UK does not support free movement to OTs " Premier
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (369+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the United Kingdom does not support the free movement of people into Overseas Territories such as the Virgin Islands, noting that migration policy is not solely determined by the local government. Dr Wheatley…...
BVI won't adopt UK's new visa rules for US citizens
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently moved'to allay concerns that new United Kingdom travel rules for United States citizens could affect the British Virgin Islands, making it clear that the territory is not subject to the UK's electronic travel authorisation (ETA)…...
Walwyn says gov't shuts down queries about taxi licences list
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (512+ words) Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has accused the government of deliberately blocking elected members from accessing information on taxi licence recipients, warning that democratic rights are being "curtailed" under the current administration. Walwyn made the claims during a heated contribution to…...
Mather says young graduates returning home told to "wait six months
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather stated that young Virgin Islanders who leave the territory to pursue higher education often return home only to be told to wait months for employment opportunities. Speaking during debate on the 2026 budget estimates, Mather said…...
Labour Department cracking down on illegal workers
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (386+ words) The Labour and Workforce Development Department has announced it is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal employment in the Virgin Islands, with employers facing fines of up to $5, 000 for hiring workers without proper authorisation. Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin Hastings issued…...
DPP denies backpedaling on appeal of ESHS wall case
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (255+ words) Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe has refuted claims that her office has backpedalled on its legal pursuit in the case involving Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn and former public servant Lorna Stevens. In a post published on the…...