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New work permit, hiring system to put entire Labour Department online
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons looking to hire or get hired in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon be able to take advantage of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development's new online work permit system designed to streamline hiring in the territory.
Department of Labour & Workforce Development to handle Executive Work Permit
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
Online Work Permit System ‘offline’ until further notice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has informed that the Online Work Permit System is currently offline until further notice.
ManJack Creamery reopens due to popular demand
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just over a week after it had given notice that it was closing its doors rather than be forced to hire a local or belonger not a ‘right fit’ for the job, ManJack Creamery announced today, August 20, 2020, it has reopened at the request of its many customers and encouragement from a well-known radio commentator.
Local ice-cream business vows to close rather than forced to hire 'unfit' locals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A popular ice-cream business on Tortola says it will be closing its doors rather than be forced by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development to hire someone it believes is not a good fit for business.
Employers urged to adhere to Sections 53 & 54 of Labour Code
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Employers in the Territory are notified that essential employees who have been assigned to work during the upcoming holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday, are to be paid in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Labour Code.
The Labour Department to be renamed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Labour Department will soon be known as the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
Joseph M. Rosan frustrated with lack of urgency from Labour Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The ongoing dispute between Enriquito Rymer and Joseph Mathieu Rosan seems to be never ending with the latter claiming that he is still awaiting justice and he is concerned that there seems to be no urgency on the part of the authorities to bring the matter to a close.
Researching before revealing
By Alred C. Frett
When Voice of the People is Choice for the People: With persons meeting and asking me about the absence of my regular column I should be flattered but while I appreciate the fact that you have been reading them it is more important that you understand the message… This mission must not be just talk for the sake of talking but a factual supply of information for critical thinking on the way to making informed decisions.
Another Virgin Islander Oleanvine Maynard being forced out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online’s sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration have confirmed that Labour Commissioner Mrs Oleanvine Maynard is expected to be retired from the civil service.
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