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Stephanie I. Faulkner-Williams Out! Michelle A. McLean In! as Deputy LC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it happened without a whisper, the Labour Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands has a new Deputy Labour Commissioner.
10,000 work permits processed in 2013 while locals remain jobless- SFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With unemployment in the Virgin Islands especially among the local youths at an all time high for the past three years, it was still made known that in 2013 alone some 10,000 work permit applications were processed by the National Democratic Party (NDP) government of the day.
New work permits far outweigh job losses – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Finance Minister Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, in addressing the issue of job losses in the Territory during his Budget Address in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, January 14, 2014, said current evidence shows that new work permits issued far outweigh job losses being experienced.
Several persons found working illegally in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that random checks by Immigration Department has resulted in a number of persons found to be working illegally in the Territory.
VG business allegedly got trade licence & work permits by telling lies- Rymer
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda- Never a man to be shy about bringing forward controversial issues, concerns and allegations to the public, Mr Lorie A. Rymer seized the opportunity at Government’s ‘One the Road” meeting at the Catholic Community Centre in Virgin Gorda on May 29, 2013 to do just that.
Govt needs to understand need for human capital - Delma Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over the last year Road Town Wholesale Trading Ltd. (RTW) has worked with the Employment Services Unit to find eager and ambitious Virgin Islanders to join the RTW family and underscores the importance of furnishing the Labour Department with job vacancies on a regular basis as it also leaves the door open to continuous dialogue about prospective employer needs.
Concerns raised about ‘illegal’ trade licences
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident has expressed concern about persons in the construction field who have been allegedly operating without trade licences.
VIslanders need not apply; You are not wanted!-SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What many Virgin Islanders have been saying for the last 10 years is now official as employers prefer not to hire them as discrimination and marginalization of locals continue unabated.
Immigration Dept. processed 2314 visitors’ extension in 2010 alone!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many countries around the world have been complaining about a severe financial downturn, a recession, and lack of jobs, it appears not to be the case in the Virgin Islands.
We need to get our people employed - Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The amount of persons in the Virgin islands that are unemployed, is said to be ridiculously high, according to the Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, who stated that something has to be done to attend to this problem as much as possible.
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