115 naturalised as British OT citizens

One hundred and fifteen people were naturalised as British overseas territory citizens last week at the Government House.

During two ceremonies held on June 16 and 17, the new citizens heard congratulatory remarks from Governor Daniel Pruce, acting Premier Julian Fraser, and Registrar General Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro, according to government.

Mr. Pruce said the Virgin Islands benefits from the intermingling of cultures that comes with naturalisations.

“The shared values in our community include respect and concern for others who are less fortunate, or simply those who are considered to be different,” Mr. Pruce said. “Perhaps when you first came here, you felt different yourself. But, as the Bible reminds us, you shall love the stranger, for you were once strangers in the land.”