FAQs

What are some other professional careers in Records Management?

As the Records Management Unit is small and the RM programme is still in its fledgling stages, the following is a list of the career posts one could eventually expect to see operating in the Virgin Islands:

  • Chief Archivist and Records Manager (Director of the National Archives) 
  • Government Archivist (Deputy Director) 
  • Government Records Manager (Deputy Director) 
  • Records Centre Supervisor 
  • Archivist’s Assistant 
  • Records Management Assistant
  • Micrographics Technician 
  • Conservator
  • IT Manager

In larger countries such as the United States the United Kingdom, Australia, Belize, Canada and elsewhere, there are numerous career posts and specializations that one can pursue in Archives and Records Management.

The following links can help you explore more of them:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/jobs/?homepage=fom-jobs
http://www.archives.gov/careers/
http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/employment-procurement/index.aspx
http://www.arma.org/learningcenter/index.cfm
http://collectionscanada.ca/about-us/012-216-e.

Are there archivists in the Virgin Islands?
Yes. Christopher Varlack was hired as the first Government Archivist in September 2007. Additionally, the Chief Records Management Officer is also an archivist and the Archives Project Coordinator. Furthermore, while the Archives was under the care of the Public Library from the 1980’s to 2004, Chief Librarian Bernadine Louis and Library staff member Janice Blyden fulfilled Archivist tasks.
Aren't the Archives similar to a library?
Unlike libraries where patrons are permitted to browse through stacks and borrow books, Archives normally do not allow access to storage areas by researchers, nor are researchers allowed to take irreplaceable records out on loan.
Can a (paid) immigration bond be refunded and what is the process for the refund?

Yes. The process is to make a request in writing to the Chief Immigration Officer stating the intention of having the bond refunded. Persons will have to be out of the territory to make such a request and the original receipt for the bond MUST accompany this request. 

 

 

Can a child who is born outside the Territory of the Virgin Islands to Virgin Islands parents use a birth certificate to enter the Virgin Islands and is the child subject to immigration control?

Yes, the child can enter using a birth certificate provided proof of Virgin Island parents’ information is submitted upon entry into the territory. Parents are encouraged to obtain a Belonger Card in respect of the child/children.

Can a Non-Belonger residing in the Territory, request for spouse and children to reside with them?

Yes, persons wishing to have this privilege are encouraged to write to the Chief Immigration Officer requesting such permission.

Can I reside on my parents entry permit after my 18th Birthday?

Persons attaining the age of 18 are required to have their own Entry permit. If there is a physical ailment or other mobile incapacity, one will need to make a request to the Chief Immigration Officer in writing, to continue to reside in the territory.

Do I have to present myself at the Immigration Department Processing Unit when renewing my Entry Permit?

Yes, any exception will require permission from the Chief Immigration Officer.

Does a US citizen require a BVI visa to enter the Virgin Islands?

No

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