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May 9th, 2014
Pelican Gate pupils experience career day

WEST END, Tortola, VI – The Pelican Gate School in West End, Tortola today May 9, 2014 held a career day for its students where they had an opportunity not only to dress in the apparel of their career choice but to learn how those jobs impact the Virgin Islands economy.

August 28th, 2013
March on Washington remembered 50 years later

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important moments in the annals of history and that of the human struggle for equality in itself. Over 200,000 people were involved in the civil rights non-violent march on Washington D.C. in August, 1963 led by Dr Martin Luther King Jr and a group of other civil rights, labour and religious leaders at the time.

July 1st, 2013
Political appointments create distorted image of VIslanders – Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A local activist has struck out at the allegations that locals are thrust into positions in the workplace where they are unsuitable or deemed incompetent stating that they sometimes work in areas outside of their expertise because of politics.

June 26th, 2013
Job trend statistics needed for VI - Commentator

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "Is this the pattern? Is this something that will continue because of the state of our economy?" These were the questions asked by commentator, Mr Douglas Wheatley following a number of layoffs at various companies across the Territory.

May 14th, 2013
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.

December 18th, 2012
VIslanders' minds not conditioned for certain jobs – Hon. Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn believes that part of the Territory's unemployment problem, arises in his estimation, through a situation whereby Virgin Islanders are not mentally conditioned to do certain jobs; something which has resulted in the introduction of expatriates to the Territory to fill these roles.

April 21st, 2012
Umoja show caller commends Government, says more in store for VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the popular local radio talk show Umoja, a female caller commended the newly elected Government officials and assures the public that more is in store for the Virgin Islands.

December 1st, 2011
Day 1 updated - 155 unemployed youths register for jobs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culture to assess the status of youth unemployment and find jobs for them resulted in 155 young men and women registering on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – the first day of the exercise.

October 20th, 2011
Jobs Initiative programme among plans for 2nd district!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Jobs Initiative Programme is among the plans that 2nd District candidate Allewine “Barbie” Smith has for her district to help promote employment for young people and also create entrepreneurship in the community.

March 19th, 2010
This Week We Feature – Young Professional – Julien N. Johnson

The Virgin Islands Young Professional work force is a part of the Territory’s community, constructed of men and women 18-40 years, who have the potential to be the future leaders in the private and public sectors in the Territory.

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