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:
 

1. Cletus Jevante Gabriel Bannis
2. Corey Javon Bannis
3. Jevone Craig Bannis
4. Verlyn Carol Waldina Weston-Bannis
5. Mahima Geshna Bhagwandas
6. Joan Ivolyn Butt
7. Naiyada Ika Melika Henry-Callwood
8. Kady Leandra Gabrielle Carrington
9. Calisha Rachael Cayonne
10. Peter Bernard D’Abreau
11. Shakhoy Josiah David
12. Carmen Rosario Rosario De Davies
13. Deangelou Nathan Desmoulin
14. Shawn Anthony Eddy
15. Reynaldo Eufemio Nisbett Faulkner
16. Marjela Faith Felix
17. Catanya Shanta Latifah Ellis-Forbes
18. Erasmus George
19. Aida Kaddoura
20. Alysaar Mohamed Kaddoura
21. Carlton Vincent Lacey
22. Harris Alphanso Legair
23. Seon Marius Amonte Lettsome
24. Lydia Veronica Liburd
25. Vincent Magloire
26. Marilyn Del Carmen Rymer Mason
27. Dawson D’Juan Samuel Mornix
28. Shirley Rosanna Sanchez Neddall
29. Kamron Nolan Noel
30. Joan Asher O’neal
31. Kimari Kishaun Penn
32. Tanicia Shellane Penn
33. Nakita Tressimo Quashie
34. Mo-Nyah Monecia Richards
35. Lionel Requan Michael Richardson
36. Shona Rogers
37. Andre Rohan Titley Rosa
38. Elisha Kalika Samuel
39. Tiffany Melinda Singh
40. Angeline Adelphia Stevens
41. Allison Hermia Tench
42. Annerys Gisell De La Rosa Vanterpool
43. Mekyle Nathaniel Williams