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Georges: Frequent complaints made against Trade & Labour Depts in 2011

Complaints Commissioner Elton Georges. Photo: VINO
The Commission received over 100 complaints for this year. Photo: VINO
The Commission received over 100 complaints for this year. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Delays in the issuance of trade licenses and the slow pace which the Labour Department handles complaints topped the list of over 100 grievances the Office of the Complaints Commissioner received in 2011.

This was disclosed by Complaints Commissioner, Elton Georges, in an interview with Virgin Islands News Online. Mr. Georges also revealed that an investigation into the operations of the Trade License Department is underway.

“We are in the middle of an investigation, which will be completed by February next year,” he added.

Touching on the copious amount of complaints levied against the Labour Department for the perceived inaction of handling complaints from employees against their employers, Georges stated that the relevant authorities have been notified. “The Labour Commissioner is responsible for tackling such matter and if he or she can’t handle it, it has to be advanced to the subject Minister within 30 days of the complaint being reported,” Georges explained.

He further stated that mandatory reports have been sent to the Governor, Cabinet, the subject Minister, Dr. Kedrick Pickering and the Labour Commissioner.

And while he could not give a breakdown of the number of complaints as yet the Commissioner said a more detailed report will be made available to the public next year.

4 Responses to “Georges: Frequent complaints made against Trade & Labour Depts in 2011 ”

  • billy b (30/12/2011, 07:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    yes sah, everything is being publicized, I love the transparency. These complaints must be dealt with and victimization of employees ceased. But VINO, Edmond was doing a good job helping out the public with their work situation, but we ain know if you gonna continue in 2012 after his fit/tantrum on his last 2011 episode when he stormed off the set and didn't return half way into taping! You ain cover that story at all!!!!!! Wa happen??? So is Edmund coming back or what. He should, but he just need to lay off the sauce and leave his rude behavior behind.
  • killer whale (30/12/2011, 13:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so when is elton going hoe....now that is grounds for a complaint


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