News
REPORT: Survey Department revenue continues to plummet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to the 2011 Survey Department report, their revenue collection arm continues to show a trend of sharp and steady decline as experienced over the past four years.
Ronald Smith-Berkeley confirmed as PS for MNR/L
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As was first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online, Ronald Smith-Berkeley was appointed to the post of Permanent Secretary (PS), Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour (MNR/L) for a period of one year with effect from May 2, 2011.
Green house project to be audited, says PS Smith-Berkeley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry for Natural Resources and Labour (MN&RL) has requested the Internal Audit Department to do an audit of the Greenhouse project before a decision is made on the next step forward.
Labour Commissioner Maynard still out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Her second vacation extension has ended on April 15, 2012, however, Labour Commissioner Oleanvine Maynard is still not back on the job at the Labour Department. Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that the Commissioner reported to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour on Monday April 16, 2012 and met with the Permanent Secretary (PS) Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley.
VIslanders not wanting to work is a myth- Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “There was a myth in the country that our people don’t want to work but some of the people I have seen come to my office when they look into my face and into my eyes I can see that they really desire to be employed in this country and it is something that makes me want to get up and do something”, were the words of Territorial At Large Representative Archibald Christian on NDP Radio, which was aired last evening Monday January 16, 2012.
Major shake-up in Labour Dept!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, the Labour Department will have a new Commissioner.
ILO workshops focus on improving Labour Standards in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI–The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour and the Labour Department in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are currently hosting a three-day workshop titled “ILO, International Labour Standards and the Supervisory Mechanisms.”