Legislation
BVI Government suspends immigration act amendment
The government of the British Virgin Islands has suspended the second and third readings of a bill that was intended to facilitate the regularisation of long-term residents of the territory.
More immigration consultation requested
The Bermuda government has called on the public to make recommendations on proposed changes to Bermuda’s work permit regime particularly with regard to the types of jobs that are currently listed in the closed, restricted, special and open categories.
Protest launched against BVI immigration act amendment
A new group has been formed in the British Virgin Islands to protest against changes to the immigration act which would see an increase the number of persons eligible to claim permanent residency and Belonger status.
BVI implements new pathway to regularisation
New details of the procedure for the regularisation of foreigners in the BVIs have been released
A new schedule for changes to Bermuda’s immigration laws given
A revised schedule for changes to the immigration legislation in Bermuda has been announced.
Broader powers given to BVI immigration minister
The British Virgin Islands’ immigration minister is to be given wider discretionary powers to allow individuals into the territory.
