由于对人口和资源的关切,英属维尔京群岛将不加入加共体的自由流动协定,尽管它支持区域统一和正式成员资格。 The British Virgin Islands will not join CARICOM’s free movement agreement due to concerns over population and resources, despite supporting regional unity and full membership.

英属维尔京群岛总理纳塔利奥·惠特利博士于2026年3月6日重申了该领土对区域一体化的承诺,指出该领土决定不加入《加共体自由运动协定》反映了对管理人口流入和保留有限资源的关切,而不是反对加勒比统一。 Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands reaffirmed the territory’s commitment to regional integration on March 6, 2026, stating that its decision not to join the CARICOM Free Movement Agreement reflects concerns over managing population inflows and preserving limited resources, not opposition to Caribbean unity. 维尔京群岛在积极争取成为加共体正式成员的同时,将选择不加入与巴哈马类似的自由流动议定书。 While actively pursuing full CARICOM membership, the Virgin Islands will opt out of the free movement protocol, similar to the Bahamas. 其70%以上的劳动力由加勒比国民组成,凸显了深刻的区域联系。 Over 70% of its workforce comprises Caribbean nationals, highlighting deep regional ties. 该领土是1991年以来的准成员,仍然从事区域合作,并重视移徙工人的贡献。 The territory, an associate member since 1991, remains engaged in regional cooperation and values contributions from migrant workers.