Business owners are notified that requests for Work Permit Waivers for entry of skilled workers to assist in the Territory’s disaster recovery efforts must now be submitted in writing to the Minister for Natural Resources and Labour.

Business owners are being reminded of the new procedure in place to accommodate the entry of skilled workers into the Territory to assist in recovery efforts.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing to put measures in place to provide a skilled labour force to assist in the Territory’s recovery efforts.

Entrepreneurs and job seekers throughout the Territory received insight into opportunities being offered in the Territory’s leading industry during a Financial Services Opportunities Expo.

The public is advised that the Labour Department will be offering limited services on Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12 at the Central Administration Complex (CAC).  These limited services are to facilitate the relocation of the department from its temporary location at the complex back to its permanent offices located at the Ashley Ritter Building.

Business owners, employers and managers are reminded to submit the requested employment statistics in its entirety to the Department of Labour.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is informing 2015/2016 applicants that Work Permit Exemptions are ready to be collected at the Ministry in the East Wing of the Central Administration Complex.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is notifying prospective employers that the Department of Immigration is putting measures in place to allow for the quick processing of work permits for skilled craftsmen such as construction workers to help rebuild the Territory.

The Labour Department is working to align persons with possible jobs within the Virgin Islands labour force, by spearheading a programme themed “Coming to a District Near You”.

Residents wishing to conduct business with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour are asked to note that the telephone number has been changed