Menu
Road Town, VG (clear sky)
26°C temperature

The BVI Beacon

"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"

Search
  • Sections
  • Business
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Inquiry
  • Classifieds
  • Notices
  • Cartoons
  • Special Reports
  • Andrew Fahie Trial
  • BVI Beacon 40th Anniversary
Subscribe Search
Subscribe or purchase issues >

article under the tag
Immigration Department

March 28, 2025

Gov’t now mum on ‘disruption’ of online entry portal

“Technical issues” disrupted the government’s new online portal for travellers entering the territory and forced a return to the traditional paper-based system last week, officials announced. It is unclear what …

Continue reading “Gov’t now mum on ‘disruption’ of online entry portal”

by FREEMAN ROGERS
Road Town ferry terminal
February 4, 2025

EDITORIAL: Online entry system hints at e-gov’t promise

Despite a bumpy rollout in recent weeks, we hope the territory’s first online entry system will prove to be a big step in the right direction that will help lead …

Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Online entry system hints at e-gov’t promise”

by BVI Beacon
August 15, 2024

HOA okays vetting law enforcers

Certain prison, customs and immigration officers could soon be subject to new vetting requirements under a bill the House of Assembly passed recently in accordance with a Commission of Inquiry …

Continue reading “HOA okays vetting law enforcers”

by Allison Vaughn
May 30, 2024

Immigration bill passes with amendments

The Immigration and Passport Amendment Bill, 2024, passed with amendments on Friday after the House of Assembly returned from a closed-door committee session, according to HOA Public Relations Officer Linton …

Continue reading “Immigration bill passes with amendments”

by Allison Vaughn
May 2, 2024

Two migrants captured on Peter Island

More migrants allegedly entered the territory illegally last week, but most of them had not been reported apprehended as of Beacon press time yesterday afternoon. After receiving a tip about …

Continue reading “Two migrants captured on Peter Island”

by Allison Vaughn
March 30, 2024

21 more migrants found near VG, leaving 53 in custody

Twenty-one migrants who entered the territory illegally were apprehended March 21 in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda, bringing the total number of migrants in the Immigration Department’s custody …

Continue reading “21 more migrants found near VG, leaving 53 in custody”

by FREEMAN ROGERS
March 8, 2024

Premier eyeing full Caricom membership

The government is considering pursuing full membership in the Caribbean Community under an arrangement that would not require signing on to all the regional organisation’s agreements, according to Premier Dr. …

Continue reading “Premier eyeing full Caricom membership”

by Allison Vaughn
March 7, 2024

14 migrants captured on Virgin Gorda

Early on the morning of Feb. 29 in an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda, police found 11 migrants who had entered the territory illegally, they said. Subsequent investigations uncovered three …

Continue reading “14 migrants captured on Virgin Gorda”

by FREEMAN ROGERS
temporary immigration detention centre
March 21, 2022

Migrants escape from detention

Eight migrants recently escaped detention, but three had been recaptured as of March 14, according to a press release that day from the Immigration Department. Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn …

Continue reading “Migrants escape from detention”

by Joey Waldinger
July 1, 2021

Customs and Immigration chiefs appear before Commission of Inquiry

Customs Commissioner Wade Smith and Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn, the heads of the territory’s two biggest border enforcement agencies, sat before the Commission of Inquiry on June 23 and …

Continue reading “Customs and Immigration chiefs appear before Commission of Inquiry”

by Joey Waldinger
July 17, 2020

Jobless expats asked to leave

Government is instructing expatriates who are unemployed due to the Covid-19 pandemic to return to their home countries as soon as possible unless they have the requisite permission to seek …

Continue reading “Jobless expats asked to leave”

by Dana Kampa
March 27, 2020

Layoffs loom after border closure

The sudden shutdown of the tourism industry and other businesses in the Virgin Islands due to the coronavirus pandemic — coupled with global economic concerns — is leaving employees with …

Continue reading “Layoffs loom after border closure”

by Dana Kampa
press conference

Polls

How would you rate the territory's recovery from Hurricane Irma on a scale of one (the worst) to 10 (the best)?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Submit an Event
©2025 The BVI Beacon
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • Local News
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Classifieds
  • Inquiry
  • Notices
  • Special Reports
    • Climate Change Series
    • COVID-19
  • Multimedia
  • Events
  • Submit an Event
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Login
  • My Account
  • Logout
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT