The successful Job Fair was hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman Julian Willock, left, and his Third District Committee. Photo: Team of Reporters

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

Supporting the job fair were many companies including Scrub Island Resort, Biras Creek Resort, Little Dix Bay Hotel, Peter Island Resort, Caribbean Cellars, BVI Airports Authority, BVI Health Services Authority, Sol (BVI) Ltd, and Rite Way Food Markets. Photo: Team of Reporters

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman Julian Willock is flanked by his Third District Committee. Photo: Team of Reporters

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended the annual Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

Business Development Manager at the Department of Trade, Mr Leroy James Jr, left, at the Third District Job Fair held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: Team of Reporters

The Job Fair, which kicked off at 2:00 PM and went until 5:00 PM, was hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and businessman Julian Willock and his Third District Committee.

Over sixty residents, mostly from the Third District, who were seeking employment, attended. On hand were companies including Scrub Island Resort, Biras Creek Resort, Little Dix Bay Hotel, Peter Island Resort, Caribbean Cellars, BVI Airports Authority, BVI Health Services Authority, Sol (BVI) Ltd, and Rite Way Food Markets.

The National Health Insurance & Social Security Board presented information, through Ms Yvonne Thomas, on benefits and contributions, while the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs’ Acting Director, Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, along with the Business Development Manager, Mr Leroy James Jr, were on hand and spoke about some new initiatives to help small businesses and the Trade Licenses process.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development also presented and had a question-and-answer segment led by Workforce Development Manager, Mrs Roxane T. De Windt-Toussaint, and Labour Officer K’Moi G. B Brumant.

Willock praised

Three Members of the HoA dropped by to give greetings, including Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) and Jr Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4).

They all pledged their support for the annual District Three Job Fair and praised Mr Willock for his efforts to create jobs and opportunities for residents of his community.

Mr Willock noted that he was impressed with the turnout, both with companies and the number of residents seeking employment, adding that he looks forward to hearing the statistics on residents hired. 

He noted that his goal, along with the committee, is to empower residents of District Three. He stated that he has other plans coming for the district to keep the people active and to improve the quality of life. Mr Willock also thanked Therapy Works for allowing the use of the Compound for the Job Fair.

The 2026 Third District Job Fair was sponsored by Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola Auto Group (TAG), Patsy C. Lake of One Stop Mall, Asif Backhoe Services, Long Bay Beach Resort, Digicel, Pirates Bight Restaurant & Bar, Biras Creek Resort, Ricky’s 24-Hour Trucking & Sewage and CCT Global Communications.