Twenty “irregular” Haitian migrants were apprehended in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda last week, bringing the total number of migrants detained in the territory over the past six …
August 1, 2024
May 8, 2024
EDITORIAL: Resources, empathy best tools for unauthorised immigration
The recent rise in migrants entering the Virgin Islands without authorisation is part of a heart-wrenching regional crisis that is likely to get worse before it gets better. Since mid-February, …
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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 …
April 26, 2024
Haitians’ future unclear after more migrants found
An incident last week brought the total number of migrants apprehended here over an approximately two-month period to at least 86, including 52 Haitian men, women and children the government …
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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 …
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February 23, 2024
11 kids among 34 migrants captured at Cooper
Eleven children younger than 6 were among 34 migrants apprehended on Feb. 14 and 15 on Cooper Island and in nearby waters, according to police and immigration officials. Police initially …
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