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Immigration Border Management System to become active by Dec 1- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The much talked about Immigration Border Management System is expected to become a reality by December 1, 2020, when the territory’s borders are set to officially reopen to international travellers, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
Well-loved Virgin Gordian Ali O’Neal aka ‘Bull’ passes
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda community has been thrown into a state of shock and mourning with the sudden passing of one of its popular sons.
Over $20K spent in 2 months to deport illegal persons– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the Government of the Virgin Islands spent at least $20,000 in the past two months to deport illegal persons from the Virgin Islands.
'I would like to see more young people exercising’- Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Noting that a healthy nation is a prosperous nation, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he is pleased to see a lot of persons out walking in the mornings; however, he would like to see more young people exercising as well.
‘Lack of salary information’ hindering COVID-19 benefits to some – Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called out employers for continually deducting contributions from their employee salary, yet, not paying it over to the respective boards.
Toad Hall could be Gov't-owned by October – Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Toad Hall, located on Virgin Gorda, could be government-owned by October this year, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
$100K contract signed for repair of Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gordians will soon have a repaired sporting facility, thanks to a $100,000 contract issued for the overhaul of the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena.
IRD Certificate of Good Standing for work permit renewals no longer needed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has taken a decision to temporarily suspend the requirement of a Certificate of Good Standing from Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for employers as part of the work permit renewal process.
Task force to 'flush out' persons without proper immigration status- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While pointing out that his ministry has been extremely lenient, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the time has come to rid the Virgin Islands of persons who are living and working illegally since the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Manage your money very, very wisely'- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has issued a call to persons in the Territory to be cautious when spending money in this COVID-19 era.
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