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Updated - Payment Requirement for New Work Permit Applications
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development advises all employers that payment is now required upon approval of new work permit notifications. Payments must be made at the Department’s office before Immigration Clearance is issued for an applicant’s entry into the Virgin Islands. Appointments can be scheduled online at https://appointments.gov.vg or by calling 468-3701. For more information, contact the Department of Labour at 468-4707 or 468-4708.
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Professional Guidelines for Picture Taking
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has announced that, effective immediately, all submitted photographs must meet official passport-size standards. Individuals are advised to use professional digital photography services to ensure compliance. Appointments with the department can be made at https://appointments.gov.vg, and further inquiries can be directed to 468-4707 or 468-4708.
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VI WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM RECEIVING FURTHER SUPPORT
A three-member team from Operators Without Borders (OWB) has returned to the Territory to support the Water and Sewerage Department in strengthening the water distribution system. This follows the Government of the Virgin Island’s declaration of water as a national critical priority.
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Statement By Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley Minister For Health And Social Development For Child Abuse Prevention And Awareness Month And Autism Awareness Month
Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development, delivered a statement marking Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month in April 2025. Under the themes "Collective Action to Strengthen Prevention" and "Celebrate Differences," he emphasized the community’s shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and to support individuals with autism. He highlighted efforts such as the advancement of the Sexual Offences Bill, which aims to strengthen legal protections for survivors and create a Sexual Offenders Registry. The public is encouraged to wear blue on April 25 in support of child protection. Minister Wheatley also called for an inclusive society that values the unique contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum, supported through initiatives by the Social Development Department’s Disabilities Unit. The message: together, we can build a safer, more compassionate Virgin Islands for all.
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Request for Proposal His Majesty’s Prison Electrical Assessment
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for a Comprehensive Electrical Assessment of His Majesty’s Prison, in Balsum Ghut, Tortola.
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Request for Proposals Construction of Classroom/Computer Lab at His Majesty’s Prison
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for the construction of a classroom / computer lab at His Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut, Tortola.
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Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre 81-Percent Complete
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, 81% complete, is a special education facility in the Virgin Islands. Set to finish by mid-2025, it will feature accessible classrooms, therapy rooms, and other amenities for students with special needs. It will serve about 30 students and is the first of its kind in the region.
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Statement by the Minister of Communication and Works to the House of Assembly on Upper Main Street Traffic Reconfiguration and Road Town Congestion Management Update
Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, announced traffic changes under the Upper Main Street Initiative to help reduce congestion in Road Town. Starting soon, a two-way traffic system will be introduced between the Methodist Church Burial Ground at Joe’s Hill and Main Street near Flemming Street, with no parking allowed along that stretch. The move responds to increased vehicle numbers—now nearly 19,500—and aims to ease peak-hour backups. It is part of a broader plan to modernize transport infrastructure across the Territory.
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Request for Proposal Auxiliary Water Storage System Construction
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for the construction of an Auxiliary Water Storage System at His Majesty’s Prison, Balsum Ghut.
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Restroom Renovations East End/Long Look Community Centre
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for the renovation of the restrooms at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.