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Restrictions to The Baths lifted!
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- Director of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) Dr Cassander P. Titley– O’Neal has disclosed that the restrictions to The Baths to accommodate cruise ship guests have been lifted on the request of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration.
Immigration did not instruct mother to leave child behind @ airport- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The expatriate woman who recently exited the Virgin Islands, leaving her infant child behind- allegedly at the airport-did so as a matter of choice and was not forced to do so by the Department of Immigration.
Boaters urged not to discharge ballast water near shore
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The boating and yachting community is urged to do its part to help fight against the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) that is currently affecting the coral reefs in the Virgin Islands.
Resort group tells staff to vaccinate or face twice monthly COVID tests
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Staff at the Leverick Bay Resort and Marina, the Leverick Restaurant, Virgin Gorda Villas, and The Chief's Pantry were given an ultimatum to either vaccinate for COVID-19 or be subjected to third party COVID-19 testing out of pocket every 14 days, or be laid off for an initial period of 90-days should they not accept the policy.
VG resort workers laid-off for refusing to take COVID-19 jab
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – At least two employees at the Oil Nut Bay resort on Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands (VI) have reportedly been sent on a 90-day lay-off period, for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 by an April 30, 2021, deadline, set by the company.
Labour Minister calls for fairness as group of locals made redundant
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Noting that it was recently brought to his attention that a company who may be on the verge of merging with another had made redundant a group of VIslander/Belonger employees, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has urged employers to be transparent, fair and reasonable when initiating any redundancy procedures.
VI to temporarily host Vincy residents impacted by La Soufriere - Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will temporarily host some residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who are being impacted by the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano on the island.
Work Permit Exemption Policy being abused, changes coming– Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour, Immigration and Social Security, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said persons are abusing the work permit exemption policy and has warned of changes on the horizon.
Employers warned against evading NHI payments, underpaying staff
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been cautioned against involving in acts that evade National Health Insurance (NHI) payments in the Virgin Islands (VI) on behalf of their employees.
Resort workers on VG reportedly threatened to vaccinate by April 30, 2021
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Employees at the Oil Nut Bay resort on Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands (VI) have been reportedly told to get vaccinated by April 30, 2021, or face possible repercussions from the company.
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