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'Our focus this year is you the people'– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said this year the Government of the Virgin Islands’ focus will be on the people.
Multi-year work permits could be solution to Labour congestion– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said issuing multi-year permits in the Virgin Islands could be a solution to the congestion taking place at the Department of Labour and Workforce Department.
Biras Creek Resort owner Bert Houwer passes
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The owner of the secluded Biras Creek Resort on Virgin Gorda, Mr Bert Houwer, has passed away, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
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.
Short-staffed Labour Dept slowing work permit processing– Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called for more flexibility in the public service regarding hiring new staff.
UPDATE: Home & vehicle destroyed by fire @ Copper Mine
COPPER MINE, Virgin Gorda, VI- The fire at Copper Mine on Virgin Gorda last night, January 18, 2022, destroyed a home and all its contents, along with a vehicle.
'We cannot import all the labour & have locals sitting @ home'- Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has defended the Department of Labour and Workforce Development and the lengthy time that the department processes work permits.
Salt Island Lands Advisory Committee (SILAC) established
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the newly created Salt Island Lands Advisory Committee (SILAC) will assist his ministry in ensuring the fair distribution of Crown Lands on Salt Island to its descendants.
Gov’t receives keys to newly revamped Theodolph Faulkner Admin Building
SETTLEMENT, Anegada - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially received the keys to the newly rehabilitated Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building on Anegada following an official handover ceremony on December 17, 2021.
VG's annual Santa Parade 2021 an incredible success - Hon Wheatley
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says he remains pleased and humbled at the turnout as well as the sponsor support for his annual Santa Parade on Virgin Gorda which happened yesterday Sunday, December 19, 2021.
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