43 Registered as British Citizens

43 individuals were registered as British citizens during a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday 13th October, 2026.

During the ceremony, the newly registered British citizens received congratulatory remarks from the Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Mr. Daniel Pruce, and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.

In his remarks, Governor Pruce congratulated the new British citizens, stating, “I congratulate you on having persevered with the process, and for having demonstrated your allegiance to the United Kingdom as well as to The Virgin Islands. The British Citizen’s passport, to which you will now be entitled, enables you to enjoy rights of residence and employment in the United Kingdom. This opens up new opportunities for study and professional development which I hope you will grasp.”

The Governor also reminded the new citizens that their citizenship carries new moral and legal responsibilities, he also encouraged them to remain supportive of persons who are new to the Territory. The Governor said, “I ask you in particular to be always supportive of others who are newcomers to this Territory, just as you are now newcomers as British citizens. As the good book reminds us ‘You shall love the stranger, for you were once strangers in the land’”

Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro, said, “Citizenship is often associated with a passport, a certificate, or a legal status. Yet its true meaning extends well beyond the documents that establish it.”

She continued, “To our new citizens, I wish to emphasize that today does not require you to leave behind the experiences, traditions, or personal histories that have shaped who you are. Rather, it marks the beginning of another chapter, one in which those experiences can continue to enrich the communities to which you belong.

Each of you has arrived at this moment by a different path. Some journeys may have been straightforward, while others may have required considerable patience, determination, and perseverance. Whatever your individual circumstances, today provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of this achievement.”

The 43 newly Registered British Citizens are:

Cletus Jevante Gabriel Bannis
Corey Javon Bannis
Jevone Craig Bannis
Verlyn Carol Waldina Weston-Bannis
Mahima Geshna Bhagwandas
Joan Ivolyn Butt
Naiyada Ika Melika Henry-Callwood
Kady Leandra Gabrielle Carrington
Calisha Rachael Cayonne
Peter Bernard D’Abreau
Shakhoy Josiah David
Carmen Rosario Rosario De Davies
Deangelou Nathan Desmoulin
Shawn Anthony Eddy
Reynaldo Eufemio Nisbett Faulkner
Marjela Faith Felix
Catanya Shanta Latifah Ellis-Forbes
Erasmus George
Aida Kaddoura
Alysaar Mohamed Kaddoura
Carlton Vincent Lacey
Harris Alphanso Legair
Seon Marius Amonte Lettsome
Lydia Veronica Liburd
Vincent Magloire
Marilyn Del Carmen Rymer Mason
Dawson D’Juan Samuel Mornix
Shirley Rosanna Sanchez Neddall
Kamron Nolan Noel
Joan Asher O’neal
Kimari Kishaun Penn
Tanicia Shellane Penn
Nakita Tressimo Quashie
Mo-Nyah Monecia Richards
Lionel Requan Michael Richardson
Shona Rogers
Andre Rohan Titley Rosa
Elisha Kalika Samuel
Tiffany Melinda Singh
Angeline Adelphia Stevens
Allison Hermia Tench
Annerys Gisell De La Rosa Vanterpool
Mekyle Nathaniel Williams