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Effective April 1 Jamaicans will need a visa to enter the British Virgin Islands.
Chief Minister Dr. Orlando Smith who made the announcement said while some Jamaicans were making positive contributions to the BVI there were others who have committed most of the immigration offences from 2002-2006.
He said these offences include overstaying and working illegally and that over the years the situation has increased.
Dr. Smith says he has been inundated with calls about the need to take action and as a result all Jamaicans entering the British territory will need to be in possession of a visa.
The BVI joins a number of other countries in the region that have instituted similar requirements for Jamaicans.
The list of countries include the Cayman Islands, Anguilla and St. Maarten.
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