Statement By The Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley - Extension Of The Lay-Off Period

Friday, 6 November 2020 - 5:16pm

As Minister for Labour, I took before the House of Assembly the Labour Code (Amendment) Act, 2020, on the 11th June, 2020 which extended the lay-off period from three months in total to a period not to exceed 31st October, 2020.

Labour Arbitrators Invited To Be Included On Accredited Roster

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 - 11:00am

The Labour Arbitration Tribunal is inviting qualified persons to apply to be included on its Accredited Arbitrator Roster.

Statement By The Honourable Vincent Wheatley On The Unemployment/Underemployment Benefits Programme

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 6:49pm

Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to update this Honourable House and the Territory on the activities of the Social Security Board.

Statement By Minister For Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration On The New Chairman Of The Labour Arbitration Tribunal

Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 6:25pm

Mister Speaker, as the Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, I have responsibility for the appointment of a Tribunal under the Labour Code, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010) as part of the mechanism for the settlement of labour disputes.

Labour Dispute Cases Will Be Held Via Zoom And Webex

Tuesday, 22 September 2020 - 7:16pm

The public is notified that the Department of Labour and Workforce Development's Labour Relations Unit (Dispute Unit) will be holding all dispute meetings via Zoom and WebEx until further notice.

Work Permit Renewal Documentation Requirements

Wednesday, 16 September 2020 - 4:05pm

The public is notified of the work permit renewal documentation requirements:

Labour Department Appointments Can Be Rescheduled

Monday, 7 September 2020 - 6:47pm

Persons who had scheduled appointments with the Department of Labour and Workforce Development prior to the recent curfew order can now contact the department to have them rescheduled.

Approved Categories Can Now Register To Travel To The BVI

Friday, 4 September 2020 - 6:29pm

Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Reopening Plan is in effect as of September 1. The following categories of persons sited in Phase 1 and Phase 2 can now register to return to the British Virgin Islands by visiting www.bvitravel.vg.

Organisations To Register Employees To Travel To The BVI

Friday, 4 September 2020 - 5:33pm

Public and private agencies, organisations and schools interested in registering persons under Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Reopening Plan can do so by visiting https://bvitravel.vg/org/register/.

Ministry Of Natural Resources Is Relocating

Thursday, 20 August 2020 - 1:00pm

The public is notified that the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration will be closed from Friday, August 21........

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