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Some companies not being ‘truthful’ about layoffs – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Gauging the true picture of the effect the Novel Coronavirus is having on the working class of the Virgin Islands (VI) is proving to be somewhat of a challenge since some employers have not been truthful about the status of their employees.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley speaks out against crime in D9
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has spoken out against rising crime in the Ninth District of Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
The Baths, Devils Bay next to reopen following ‘enhancements’- Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Any day now, world-renowned The Baths and Devil’s Bay in Virgin Gorda will be reopened to the general public after undergoing several enhancements.
Work Permit Online System awaiting legislation- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Work Permit Online System, which is expected to ease long lines and waiting times at the Department of Immigration, is expected to be launched before the end of this quarter.
3 contracts in 5 days! ‘Time VG got attention’- Premier Fahie
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has addressed critics who are not pleased that Virgin Gorda has- in a matter of days- received three major contracts, that the time is ripe for the sister island to gain the attention it deserves.
No new, temporary or periodic permits until July 31, 2020 – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There will be no new, temporary or periodic work permits issued in the Virgin Islands until the end of July 2020, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced.
VI Gov’t not asking anyone who lost jobs 'to leave’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although some countries have been requesting persons on work permit, who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to go back home, the Government of the Virgin Islands is not adopting this practice at this time.
33 businesses closed, 683 laid off & 72 terminated due to COVID-19 pandemic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We will continue, for as long as we can, to assist you, our brothers and sisters of the wider Caribbean, mainland US, Europe and other parts of the world, during this unprecedented, unpredictable time,” were the reassuring words of Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) as he outlined some of the steps Government is taking to address urgent issues of labour and immigration brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
VG hot meals programme will continue beyond curfews- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Local leaders, with the backing of corporate entities on Virgin Gorda in the Ninth District, have made a commitment to continue providing a hot meal for families in need beyond the period of lockdown and curfews in the Virgin Islands.
HoA sits Thursday, April 16, 2020 with COVID-19 high on agenda
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the Virgin Islands, the House of Assembly (HoA) will sit tomorrow, April 16, 2020, for the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth HoA with the virus control and response measures high on the agenda.
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