MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that nationals of Guyana no longer require a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He also announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being drafted between the two countries to strengthen diplomatic ties.
This initiative follows Guyana’s remarkable economic growth, which has prompted the BVI to explore deeper cooperation. “We are currently working on an MoU to deepen cooperation between Guyana and the BVI,” the Premier stated at a press conference on Monday, September 30.
Wheatley, who also serves as Minister of Finance and Tourism, emphasized the importance of Guyana’s oil and gas resources, as well as its renewable energy potential, which aligns with the BVI’s strategic goals. “The country’s newfound wealth will aid the BVI in developing key areas outlined in the MoU,” he added.
He further explained that the Cabinet approved the MoU a few weeks ago, focusing on various sectors including trade and investment, immigration, and possibly agriculture. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Financial Services, under the direction of Deputy Premier Lorna Smith.
Wheatley noted that larger countries are already collaborating with Guyana on a global scale, and he expressed the BVI’s intent to participate actively in trade missions to the country.
The move to allow visa-free travel for Guyanese nationals has been in progress for approximately a year, facilitating free movement between the nations. However, the Premier did not specify the effective date for this policy change.
Wheatley also remarked that Guyanese nationals constitute a significant portion of the population residing in the Territory.
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Most of the folks in cabinet have Guyanese lovers it seems
Yep,the evilness resulting from the affiliation,is dripping and casting heavy dark umbrella clouds. Never has it ever been this heavy and dark in the VI.
Non stop,every day another heavy cloud, raining misery.
Our racism and prejudice is holding back the BVI from progress
Our minds need to be more positive.
Sickening!!’
That is the operative word ECONOMIC support
Who was the that Barbados lady that was moderating the press conference yesterday? Anyone knows?
Why remove the visa requirements for just Guyana? All the countries in the Caribbean except Venezuela and Cuba should be visa free to enter the BVI.
So,!! Are you the Boss of the Earth?
Do you think Venezuela and Cuban population aren’t at your level!!?
Why them think them getting oil. LOL
Ayo just jealous because ayo don’t have a Guyanese side ting too.
We have experienced lots of vehicular mishaps.look ou for car jacking next with this lot!!
What the hell was that about? Wa happen with all the unsolved murders
In Tortola?
Do my DR primos need a visa to come to the BVI ? Do my Cuban primos need a visa to come to the BVI? Do my Haitian Cousin need a visa to come to the BVI? Do my Jamaican cousins need a visa to come to the BVI? If yes, why they and not Guyanese? Could it be because Guyana struck black gold(oil)? Will oil price and cost at pump drop by this action? No, No. if anyone believe so, I have some oil rich land on Round Rock for sale for little or nothing. It is cheap.
What is really the reason for this deal at this time? Is it because the UK did the same thing after Guyana struck oil? Are just follow fashioning, following the mother country? Will this deal depress labour prices in the BVI?
And what dies Guiana offer in return?
We have for many years opened our doors to the people of Guiana..Reciprococity is of utmost important in building ourcountry ..Equal or greater value.Guiaba andcthe latest about Gold us a lost cause for Guiana.The players in the game will make dust of Guiana. Besides Guiana has some deep karma/ curse to contend with..
My impression of Guiana is unforgettable…namely the atrocious murder and dealings of a rags we turned to riches namely,”DA”: a murder written in BVI .history.Why affiliate our country with this heavy karma and curse such as Guiana.
The D.A you speak of was TWO or THREE years old when he came to the BVI to live. Whatever he learned he learned it HERE. Besides that man has passed on, let him R.I.P.
And what does Guiana offer in return?
We have for many years opened our doors to the people of Guiana..Reciprococity is of utmost important in building ourcountry ..Equal or greater value.Guiana and the latest about
Gold is a lost cause for
Guiana.The players in the game
will make dust of Guiana.
Besides Guiana has some deep
karma/ curse to contend with..
Wonder how many of them are in
the VI prison living loving and laughing all expenses paid for a quality of life beyond
any they ever had or expected.
My impression of Guiana is unforgettable…namely the atrocious murder and dealings of a rags we turned to riches namely,”DA”: a murder written in BVI .history.Why affiliate our country with this heavy karma and curse such as Guiana.
Ok, so can we travel to Guyana without a Visa too? This government is embarrassing.