Anguillians are urged to be vigilant as the number of cases involving illegal persons on the island are increasing. Recently there have been a number of crimes. While no specific set of persons have been singled out or named as the focus of these investigations the community is being asked to report any suspicious persons and/or activities to the necessary authorities.

On Thursday 18th October 2007 Immigration Task Force assisted by the Police Task Force intercepted and detained a man by the name of James George, a national of Dominica who was found residing at a partially destroyed abandoned house at Sandy Ground. Mr. George was residing illegally on the island for at least eight years. He claimed he used to work on a cargo boat which was locally owned, but later opted to work on land with several different employers. Mr. George was repatriated to Dominica on Sunday 28th October 2007.

On Friday 26th October 2007 Nolberto Pie Nico and Delcio Carty Jalpay both born in the Dominican Republic, but holders of St. Kitts passports, were found residing illegally on the island. They were detained by the Police Task Force and handed over to Immigration Authorities for further interrogation.

Also on 26th October 2007, a one Mr. Earlson Tavernier of Dominica was intercepted by Police Task Force and handed over to Immigration. Mr. Tavernier was found to be illegally residing on the island.

Mr. Santo Palmer Val also born in the Dominican Republic, but holder of a St. Kitts passport, arrived in Anguilla from St. Kitts on 29th October 2007 and was refused entry. Mr. Val visited the island prior and had a history of overstaying and not complying with the Immigration Laws and Regulations. Messers. Pie Nico, Carty Jalpay, Tavernier and Palmer Val were all repatriated to their respective countries on October 29, 2007.

Immigration would like to appeal to persons residing on the island that when found they would be required to leave the island forthwith. Also, visitors to the island must ensure that their status on Anguilla is regularized at all times. Employers on the island are asked to desist from employing non-nationals without work permits as this is an offence and subject to prosecution.

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