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‘Even my car is rented now’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley on VG Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- After two years of no activity due to the global pandemic, the 2022 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival is alive and well, with persons flocking to the sister island to be a part of the festivities.
‘When you invest in yourself you don’t worry about minimum wage’– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has reminded recent graduates of an online skills training programme of the importance of investing in one’s self and earning new skills.
Hike in minimum wage ‘intentionally’ put off due to state of VI’s economy– Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has revealed that the overdue increase in the Virgin Islands’ minimum wage has been intentionally put on hold due to the current state of the territory’s economy.
Hundreds of backlogged Work Permits already processed by task force – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the major work permit backlog that hampered businesses and work permit holders over the past months is being effectively addressed.
Beach Management Plan underway for Long Bay, Beef Island
LONG BAY, Beef Island- Long Bay, Beef Island is the first of many beaches in the Territory for which a comprehensive beach management plan will be developed to promote more sustainable recreational and economic use of the beach while ensuring environmental protection.
Gov’t exchange lands to separate BFEC Primary & Secondary divisions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has successfully negotiated to make lands available for the separation of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre primary and secondary division.
'Our focus this year is you the people'– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said this year the Government of the Virgin Islands’ focus will be on the people.
Multi-year work permits could be solution to Labour congestion– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said issuing multi-year permits in the Virgin Islands could be a solution to the congestion taking place at the Department of Labour and Workforce Department.
Biras Creek Resort owner Bert Houwer passes
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The owner of the secluded Biras Creek Resort on Virgin Gorda, Mr Bert Houwer, has passed away, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
Some employers hire staff based on 'how much abuse' they can take– Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said, based on his assessment over the years, some employers hire staff based on how much abuse the employees can take from them.
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