60 Persons Registered as British Citizens

60 persons were registered as British citizens following a ceremony held at Government House on Tuesday, 23 June 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 carries rights and privileges, but it also reflects commitment, commitment to shared values, civic responsibility, respect for others, and active participation in community life. It connects us not only to a legal status, but to a wider story and a shared future.”

She continued, “To those being registered today, this ceremony marks the beginning of a new chapter. It recognizes your individual journeys, each one unique and shaped by perseverance, hope, dedication, and aspirations for the future. Whether your path began here or led you here through life’s many experiences, today affirms your place within the British family and the enduring values of respect, democracy, service, and mutual responsibility.”

The 60 newly Registered British Citizens are:

Jean Delice Avril
Ashley Alexis Browne
Andrew Claxton Campbell
Gail Patricia Carrington
John Eric Ian Carrington
Cassandra Charles
Yijun Chen
Jaleel Nathan Jevon Croal
Keslar Dawson
Jacqueline Petula Donovan
Hylford Emanuel Duhaney
Walter Andrew Ells Jr
Jershell Janica Esprit
Rennicks Claudius Etienne
Valda John Baptiste Etienne
Jose Alejandro Alcala Faulkner
Adenike Marie Flax
Darnell Antonio Gerard Flax
Jo-Anne Catherine Neale-France
Marie Therese Annie George
Eloy Emanuel Gibbs
Orland Rosco Glasgow
Molisia Elenor Haywood
Fernanda Magaly Mason Henley
Sharon Claudine Henry
Chandrawattie Persaud Hinds
Annalisa Bride Hippolyte
Christopher Diego Holder
Samantha Dahlia Jeffers
Kiara Lareisha Johnney
Thile Douchel Joseph
Shayvanie Kumarie Karran
Francess Veronica La Touche
Nicolas Crenele Laurac
Niesha Lettisha Maduro
Cedric Matthew Junior Mars
Joel Randalph Mars
Duklin George McDonald
Mildred Santana Pacheco
Tieanna Ashanti Parillon
Ra-Shaun Jalen Penn
Jaadon Isaiah Quashie
Glory Ramjawan
Khemragie Ramotar
Sylvia Lenora Richards
Charles Elsworth Jr Rochester
Gail Aloma Scotland
Anelia Ancelia Sharpe
Evanette Caron Shipley
Erica Adella Ollivierre Simmons
Cislyn Carmen Stevens
Pearla Sylvester-Thomas
Rahim Abdullah Thomas
Vielka Del Carmen Soto Thomas
Nurys Iris Vanterpool Welch
Irene Minerva McPherson Williams
Shane Kevin Williams
Shanique Angelica Williams
Cecelia Jasmine Winchester
Huifang Wu