GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) says discussions are taking place with Guyana on signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) allowing for visa-free travel between the two Caribbean countries.
BVI Premier, Dr. Natalio Wheatley, who is here attending the 46th regular meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, noted that as a result of the close relations between the two countries and the fact that Guyana’s economy has grown due to its oil reserves, there have been requests for the BVI to remove the restrictions on visas to Guyana.
“It only makes sense for us to form stronger economic ties with these nations, especially when you have a nation like Guyana, which has so many natural resources, benefits, and advantages that we could benefit from as a territory. Just as how Guyanese nationals have benefited from working from within the BVI economy,” he said.
While noting that he fully supports this endeavor, Premier Wheatley said that visa obstacles prevent countries from forging better economic ties.
“We are discussing a memorandum of understanding that hopefully we would want the BVI and Guyana to sign to speak about our relationship type…So, certainly, as a part of that MoU, we would see that matter being handled quite speedily,” Dr Wheatley highlighted.
Last July, a 16-member team from the BVI traveled to Guyana to advance talks on commerce, investment, and improved collaboration. More than 1,000 Guyanese are residing in the BVI.
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