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Short-staffed Labour Dept slowing work permit processing– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for more flexibility in the public service regarding hiring new staff.
UPDATE: Home & vehicle destroyed by fire @ Copper Mine
COPPER MINE, Virgin Gorda, VI- The fire at Copper Mine on Virgin Gorda last night, January 18, 2022, destroyed a home and all its contents, along with a vehicle.
'We cannot import all the labour & have locals sitting @ home'- Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has defended the Department of Labour and Workforce Development and the lengthy time that the department processes work permits.
Salt Island Lands Advisory Committee (SILAC) established
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the newly created Salt Island Lands Advisory Committee (SILAC) will assist his ministry in ensuring the fair distribution of Crown Lands on Salt Island to its descendants.
Gov’t receives keys to newly revamped Theodolph Faulkner Admin Building
SETTLEMENT, Anegada - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially received the keys to the newly rehabilitated Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building on Anegada following an official handover ceremony on December 17, 2021.
VG's annual Santa Parade 2021 an incredible success - Hon Wheatley
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says he remains pleased and humbled at the turnout as well as the sponsor support for his annual Santa Parade on Virgin Gorda which happened yesterday Sunday, December 19, 2021.
VI publishes first ‘Ecosystem Accounts’ for environmental accountability
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands has published the 2019 ecosystem accounts that would provide evidence to support environmental and economic management for the Territory.
Taddy Bay’s re-opening to commercial flights ‘brings hope' to VG - Premier
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the first commercial flight to land at the recently re-opened, Taddy Bay International Airport, brings hope to the people of Virgin Gorda and its economy.
‘We have to do a whole lot more to engage our youths’- Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called on Virgin Islanders to do more to engage local youths and create new plans on the way forward.
2021 Anegada Lobster Fest rated as 'best since Irma'
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Following a much needed economic boost to the Sister Island, several business operators on Anegada have dubbed the 2021 Lobster Fest as the best since the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017.
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