$7.25 minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2025- Premier Wheatley
The Premier made the announcement during his 2025 Territorial Address on the occasion of the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) second year in government at Maria’s by the Sea on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
The new minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands (VI) was initially set to come into effect on Saturday, November 30, 2024; however, in a bulletin from the government on December 3, 2024, a postponement on the increase was made “on account of a matter of policy”.
According to Premier Wheatley, considerable work was done to prepare for the increase to the minimum wage.
“Beginning 1 July 2025, a new minimum wage of $7.25 will take effect. This initiative reflects my Government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for our workers, particularly those who are most vulnerable to economic pressures.”
‘Phased approach’
Dr Wheatley said the increase will also be done in a “phased approach”.
“Through extensive public consultation and dialogue, we have been able to appreciate the varying concerns from the different stakeholders, including business owners. Hence, the increase is being implemented in a phased approach, carefully considering the economic climate and potential impacts,” Dr Wheatley said.
The minimum wage in the Virgin Islands was last increased on October 1, 2016, from $4.00 per hour to $6.00 per hour.
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50 Responses to “$7.25 minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2025- Premier Wheatley”
Now Now Now can a person really survive on $58.00 a day in the BVI.???? May God have mercy on our souls....
Deductions mot yet kicked in lol
Hearts just miraculously disappears after election day. You really have no idea what some of these people go through just to get by on those tiny paychecks. Some are juggling odd jobs that slip under the labor laws. Others are resorting to sleeping with people just to cover their high rents, which is basically prostitution. Some are even getting involved in other illegal activities just to make ends meet. Then there are those who have multiple people living with them to help pay the bills, which poses health, safety, and environmental risks. This situation drags society down and fuels crime and social issues.
The reason for the change from $8.50 to $7.25 is bull$%!&it. why not give the people a far minimum of $9.00 to $10.00 a hour.
we also need to work on the price of these apartment's and stores.
This following is what the people who spent time investigating concluded before the one man band, (I know better than everyone) decision of our dictator P487 or Dic1. Long live the Dic. Who first decided one thing and then changed his mind clear thinking HeadDic.1 that he is, finally decided on July 1st insult to the people of the VI.
What next higher taxes on your people?
So here is what the experts that he paid money and then ignored to said.
"In conclusion, implementing the proposed increase in the minimum wage of $9.00 an hour is a pivotal
step towards fostering a more equitable economic environment in the Virgin Islands. It balances the
immediate needs of the workforce with the long-term sustainability of the territory’s economic
framework. Moving forward, it will be crucial to closely monitor the economic impacts of this policy shift
and maintain an open dialogue with all economic stakeholders to ensure that the minimum wage remains
responsive to both economic conditions and the population's needs. This ongoing evaluation and
adjustment will be key to ensuring that the Virgin Islands continues to grow as a competitive and fair place
to live and work."
in 2016 we had a 50% increase to the minimum wage
now it is a 20.8%...
I am afraid of the prices in the supermarkets to accommodate this...
Prices have spiked many times since October 2016.
Take your knees off the minimum wages earners neck, now.
How will poor people survive in the B.V.I, how,? How will high crimes be lowered in the B.V.I, how? How will parents that earn low wages be able to feed their children adequately in the B.V.I, how?
Where is consciense man.
The VIP definitely does has the majority of the people of the B.V.I at heart.
What a shameless government.
With millions of $$$$ being pleasurously wasted on florics, and other wasteful events, why should the poor be compel to continue carrying the heavy burden load year in, year out.
B.V.I political voters stop being VERY IGNORANT PEOPLE (VIP) house post. Take your back from those pharaohatic minded political leaders, ASAP. Don't say it. Do it.
Per hour. Can you purchase a gallon of milk and a dozen eggs for $7.25?
It’s about time the UK really take this place under control, these wicked politicians are suffering the people of the BVI.
Governor please let them know we the people are ready for UK rule.
Thank you concerned BVILANDER
Have to work some 13 hours a day to make 100 usd GROSS. Then have the company make deductions they don't put towards social or nhi.....thats 13 hours a day to take home about 82 usd
Yet everywhere you turn..prices going up..even insurance companies increase house insurance EVER YEAR based on cost of living increase....so how is it that government can't do this right...7.25 per hour...like to see what government official can live off that...
See if he and the Lucian can have drinks.
Should be at least 15$ hr
How do you survive with 7,50 $
People still have to cover rent, water, phone bills school fees, food and other daily essentials. It's simply not enough.
It's disappointing that there seems to be no one truly advocating for the people here. The minimum wage needs to be raised to at least 1-12 an hour. Right now, its fees like workers are being treated unfairly almost like modern day slavery.
We need real change, and we need it now.