Watch "The New BVI Minimum Wage Will Change to $6" on YouTube

Thursday, 29 September 2016 - 4:20pm

Watch "The New BVI Minimum Wage Will Change to $6" on YouTube

Labour Department Closes Early On September 22

Tuesday, 20 September 2016 - 12:45pm

The public is advised that the Tortola and Virgin Gorda offices of the Labour Department will close on Thursday, September22.

Work Permit Fees Modified Due To New Minimum Wage

Tuesday, 6 September 2016 - 4:51pm

The public is reminded that the new minimum wage of $6.00 per hour will take effect on October 1, 2016. 

New Work Permit Applications reflect New $6.00 Minimum Wage

Tuesday, 6 September 2016 - 4:39pm

New work permit application fees for minimum wage earners are being calculated based on the new minimum wage of $6.00 per hour effective October 1, 2016.

Public Reminded Of Minimum Wage Changes Coming October 1

Thursday, 4 August 2016 - 1:39pm

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is reminding persons, especially the business community, that effective October 1 the Territory’s minimum wage will be raised from $4.00 to $6.00 per hour.

Minimum Wage Increase Effective October 1

Thursday, 4 August 2016 - 12:53pm

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is reminding persons, especially the business community, that on October 1 the Territory’s minimum wage will be raised from $4.00 to $6.00 per hour.

“Increasing the Territory’s Minimum Wage”

Monday, 4 July 2016 - 8:10am

In October of 2015, Cabinet reviewed and accepted the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee Report on the proposed new minimum wage; this report was subsequently tabled at the House of Assembly on 2nd November, 2015. The Attorney General was thereafter requested to draft the legal documentation to formally bring this minimum wage into force which will take effect on 1st October, 2016. 

Public Invited To Listen To Update On Territory's Minimum Wage

Thursday, 30 June 2016 - 5:19pm

Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering, will give an update on the status of the Territory's minimum wage .........

48 Businesses Provide Jobs For 112 Little Dix Bay Workers

Wednesday, 29 June 2016 - 5:20pm

One hundred and twelve employees from the Little Dix Bay Resort have received employment following the closure of the facility for renovations on May 1.

Reminder - Labour Department Temporarily Relocated

Tuesday, 21 June 2016 - 3:00pm

The public is reminded that the Work Permit Processing and Job Placement Units in the Labour Department located in the Ashley Ritter Building have been temporarily relocated to the second floor of the building. These adjustments were made following the flooding incident that occurred on April 13.

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