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Increasing numbers being seen for stress related issues- Dr June Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it is a fact that no one is exempted from experiencing stress, it was noted at a recent presentation on ‘Workplace Stress’ held as part of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, that an increasing number of persons in the Virgin Islands have been seeking psychiatric help for stress related issues.
UPDATE: Paul B. Dennis QC appointed chair of labour tribunal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering today March 13, 2014 announced that Jamaican national Mr Paul B. Dennis QC will head the long awaited Labour Dispute Tribunal to be launched on May 1, 2014.
Still no Labour Tribunal!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Back in May, 2013 Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering had announced with confidence that by June, 2013 the National Democratic Party (NDP) government would have been able to adhere to the law of having the Arbitral Tribunal in place to handle labour disputes. However, months later this has not become a reality.