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SS now portfolio of Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has now taken over the responsibility of Social Security (SS) previously assigned to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), according to new Instruments Appointing Responsibility published as part of the Virgin Islands Official Gazette of April 9, 2020.
VG Easter Festival Parade 'virtually' starting on time today!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival would have been climaxing today, Monday, April 13, 2020, with the annual Easter Monday Parade along Lee Road.
Public Servants eligible for ‘pandemic leave’ – Michelle Donovan-Stevens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the closure of all schools Territory-wide, parents who have no support system for their children and have exhausted all other means are eligible for pandemic leave, Director of Human Resources for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Michelle Donovan-Stevens has said.
9th District to test backup communication systems during partial VI shut down
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- As the Territory has taken the decision to partly close its borders, reduce traffic to the Territory, temporarily close schools and limit mass gatherings and movements, the Ninth District has seen it as a ripe opportunity to test its redundant communication system, which was put in place in the event the central communication system fails, as was the case following the hurricanes of September 2017.
Seaports to receive 1st phase of new Border Management System by April 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Travellers utilising the various seaports in the Virgin Islands will likely see the implementation of the new Border Management System by April 2020, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has informed.
'It's important we go after every penny'- Hon Wheatley on Charging Orders Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several legislators have publicly backed the amendments to the Charging Order Act of 2019, stating that it is timely, and the Territory will benefit.
'Please consider a career in the medical field' – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Moments before the new Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre opened on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Virgin Gorda, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) issued a call to young Virgin Islanders to consider joining the growing medical field.
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines 'a member of good standing' in VIP Gov't- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Posing for a photo opportunity after a meeting on the Government's 2020 Legislative Agenda, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said his team of legislators are primed and ready to transform the Virgin Islands in this new year.
'Funerals ain't cheap!' $17K spent on caskets in 9th District – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Between Virgin Gorda and Anegada, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley revealed that $17,000 was spent in 2019 on caskets.
‘You can’t show up on a job, do nothing & expect to get pay’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- “You can’t expect a company to hire you, you show up at 8:30, you leave at 4:30, you have done nothing but you are demanding pay. As a public service too you have to bring productivity back to the workforce,” were the stern words of Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
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