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'Urgent' need for more Gov’t visits to Sister Islands - Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Sister Islands of Anegada and Jost van Dyke can expect more visits from the Department of Labour and Workforce Development’s Labour Protection and Labour Relations units.
Deceased billionaire Petr Kellner was 'looking forward to retiring' in VI- Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Petr Kellner, the Czech billionaire who died in a helicopter crash in Alaska, USA on March 27, 2021, was looking forward to retiring in the [British] Virgin Islands someday, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration and Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has revealed.
Czech billionaire with business interests in VI dies in helicopter crash
ALASKA, USA- The Virgin Islands, particularly Virgin Gorda, is mourning the death of one of its dearest friends, Czech billionaire Petr Kellner who died in a helicopter crash in Alaska, USA on March 27, 2021.
Labour Arbitration Tribunal clears backlogged matters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has praised the Labour Arbitration Tribunal for its work in clearing the backlog of matters, some dating as far back as 2015.
Work Permit Exemption Policy being revised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration has announced that it is not currently accepting applications for Work Permit Exemption until further notice.
‘Remain sympathetic & honest in your dealings’- Hon Wheatley tells businesses
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While calling for business owners to pay up severance to employees laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) also urged businesses to be honest with their dealings.
Boaters urged to not empty holding tanks near corals
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Local and tourist boaters in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been urged to not empty their holding tanks within 1000 metres of the VI’s shores, over concerns about the aggressive Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD).
CoI announcement created a ‘crisis’ for VI – Hon Wheatley
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While affirming his commitment to cooperating with the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the inquiry has created a crisis for the VI, while questioning its true intentions.
Maria Rodriguez was 'Anegadian by heart & great friend' to VI- Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has added his voice in expressing condolences and at the same time singing the praises of the late pilot Maria Rodriguez, who was one of four persons who died in a helicopter crash in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) on the afternoon of Monday, February 15, 2021.
RDA awards 4 new contracts for projects on VG, Anegada & Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its steady recovery from the 2017 devastating hurricanes, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded four new contracts for projects on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Tortola to a combined value of $429,764.86.
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