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Expats must get work permit to work @ Festival booths- VI Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All employers operating on the Festival Grounds during the upcoming Virgin Islands (VI) Emancipation Festival are reminded they are to apply for and obtain a work permit for any non-Belonger/non-BVIslander they desire to employ.
Employers can now uplift employees' renewal work permits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that effective immediately, employers, agents, and Human Resources Managers (HRMs) will now be able to collect renewal work permits on behalf of their employees.
Festival booth employers told to obtain work permit for expat workers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All employers operating on the Festival Grounds during the upcoming Virgin Islands (VI) Emancipation Festival are reminded that they are to apply for and obtain a work permit for any “non-Belonger/non-BVIslander” they may wish to employ.
Some employers hire staff based on 'how much abuse' they can take– Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said, based on his assessment over the years, some employers hire staff based on how much abuse the employees can take from them.
Pastor prays for employers to treat employees fairly, paying NHI, SS dues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pastor of the Church of God of Holiness Calvin K. Mills has beseeched God to enable employers to treat their employees fairly and pay their Social Security and National Health Insurance dues.
Mandatory vaccination in workplace issue engaging attention of Labour Minister & AG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the increasing allegations of certain employers mandating their employees to be vaccinated if they wish to continue working, especially in the hospitality sector, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the issue has become a legal matter that is being explored by Labour Minister Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) and Attorney General Dawn G. Smith.
10-month-old tests positive for COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Right now the safest thing to do is what we are doing right now,” said Premier and Minister of Finance, Honorable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), while speaking to the importance of keeping daycare centres and pre-schools closed because of the sudden spike of COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Modern day slavery! People working 3 months without pay- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Describing the issue as modern day slavery, Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has said there are employers in the territory who are taking unreasonably long periods to pay their employees, as long as three months in known cases.
Employers are 'heartless & lack compassion' - Alvera Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, Representative of the Sixth Electoral District, has expressed her dissatisfaction on her Facebook page about employers not being lenient during such a difficult time.
NHI urges employers to pay employees' contributions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands National Health Insurance System (NHI) is urging all businesspersons with employees to pay NHI contributions.
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