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A total of 102 individuals were formally granted Belonger status in the Virgin Islands during a ceremony held on Thursday, 16 July.
According to Government Information Services (GIS), the milestone recognises the recipients’ connection, contribution and commitment to the Territory.
The Department of Immigration congratulated the new Belongers and their families and encouraged them to continue contributing to the growth and future of the Virgin Islands.
According to Government Information Services (GIS), the milestone recognises the recipients’ connection, contribution and commitment to the Territory.
The Department of Immigration congratulated the new Belongers and their families and encouraged them to continue contributing to the growth and future of the Virgin Islands.
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Congratulations to the new belongers. What about all those persons who are awaiting Residency status approval from Cabinet? Its abusive and oppressive for someone to be awaiting for years for such an qpplication to be completed.