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November 4th, 2020
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.

October 29th, 2020
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.

October 5th, 2020
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.

September 27th, 2020
'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.

September 24th, 2020
‘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.

September 21st, 2020
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.

September 18th, 2020
$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.

September 14th, 2020
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.

September 14th, 2020
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.

September 7th, 2020
'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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