Sabino Ordered Deported From Virgin Islands
Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has issued a formal deportation order against Rafael Armando Escaria Sabino. The order was executed following official consultations with the territory's Chief Immigration Officer. Authorities determined that Sabino's presence in the Virgin Islands would be undesirable and not conducive to the public good.
A formal deportation order has been issued against a non-belonger, Rafael Armando Escaria Sabino, requiring his immediate removal from the British Virgin Islands, according to official notices released by the government. The directive was authorized by Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr, acting in accordance with executive powers and following formal consultations with the territory's Chief Immigration Officer.
The measure was executed under Statutory Instrument 2026 No. 53, which was signed into effect on September 23, 2026, and subsequently published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette on September 29, 2026. According to the published instrument, Sabino was officially deemed to be a person who does not belong to the Virgin Islands.
Following an assessment of his case, the Acting Governor formed the opinion that Sabino is an individual whose continued presence within the territory would be undesirable and not conducive to the public good. The official gazetted notice did not disclose specific details regarding Sabino's nationality, his background, or the exact circumstances and infractions that prompted the deportation proceedings.
Under the Virgin Islands Immigration and Passport Act, the Governor holds the statutory authority to issue deportation orders for foreign nationals and non-belongers when their presence is determined to pose a concern to public safety, legal order, or the general welfare of the community.
These executive decisions are typically carried out in close coordination with the Department of Immigration and local law enforcement agencies. Once a deportation order is signed and gazetted, immigration officers are legally empowered to take the named individual into custody, arrange for their secure detention, and oversee their repatriation to their country of origin or another jurisdiction willing to accept them.
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to maintain strict border controls and immigration oversight, emphasizing the importance of compliance with local laws to preserve safety, security, and peace across the territory.
Primary source: VINO