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VI recognises newest centenarian- Mrs Emogene A. Creque
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the first female entrepreneurs in the territory, Mrs Emogene Augusta Creque is now the Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian.
Work permit applications to go digital by end of August
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Employers have been given the assurance that by the end of August 2019, they would be able to log on to their computers and file applications and make payments for work permits as the Government of the Virgin Islands progresses in digitalising some of its core systems.
Government discusses Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Best Practices
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The subject of climate adaptation and mitigation financing best practices was discussed when Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States’ Ambassador Mrs Diann Black-Layne met with Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) early last week.
UPDATE: Powerboats infringing in swim area @ CGB to be remedied by August
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- With concerns raised recently about power boats and other vessels infringing in swim areas and dropping anchor close to the shoreline at Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the situation will be resolved next month after Swim Area and No Anchoring markers are installed.
‘Imperative that Labour Dept & Private Sector forge closer partnership’- C. Michael Thomas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is no longer the Labour Department but rather The Department of Labour and Workforce Development, a name change made official today July 5, 2019 amidst calls for private sector training, improved employer and employee etiquette and constitutional reform.
Karyn O.E. Alexander Hon Vincent O. Wheatley’s Social Media Accounts Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Young entrepreneur and social commentator Ms Karyn O.E. Alexander has joined the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration as Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley’s (R9) Social Media Accounts Manager.
Locals sidelined for jobs even after understudying expats - Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) recently revealing that the Virgin Islands (VI) has processed thousands of work permits so far for 2019, concerns are being raised over the state of the job market for locals.
The Labour Department to be renamed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Labour Department will soon be known as the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
‘Willy T’ to return to ‘The Bight' off Norman Island
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over a year of being booted from its original location at The Bight off Norman Island and then kicked from its new location, Great Harbour, Peter Island, the legendary vessel that has a huge local and international following, the William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, will be returning to The Bight.
'I will not allow the Speaker to silence me' – Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has come forward with loud criticisms regarding his treatment in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (Hon) by House Speaker Hon Julian Willock.
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