Speeches & Statements

E.g., 25 Apr 2024
E.g., 25 Apr 2024

Statement by Honourable Wheatley - Misrepresentation of Earnings Certificates of Good Standing and Certificates of Earnings Submission to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development

Topic: Labour | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:55pm

Mr. Speaker, on 10th July, 2020, I announced that all renewal work permit applications submitted to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development are to be accompanied by Certificates of Good Standing from the Social Security Board, National Health Insurance and the Inland Revenue Department on behalf of the businesses, as well as Certificates of Earnings on behalf of the employees from the aforementioned agencies, since no applications would be accepted without these documents.

Statement by Honourable Wheatley - Joe's Hill Housing Development

Topic: BVI Housing Programme | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:51pm

Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to share with this Honourable House and the people of the Virgin Islands an update on the Joe’s Hill Housing Development being carried out by the Social Security Board.

Statement by Honourable Wheatley - Introduction of an Expedited Work Permit Fee

Topic: Work Permits | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:46pm

STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE VINCENT WHEATLEY

MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, LABOUR & IMMIGRATION

SEVENTH SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FOURTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

THURSDAY, 15TH APRIL, 2021

INTRODUCTION OF AN EXPEDITED WORK PERMIT FEE

Statement by Honourable Wheatley - Hosting St. Vincent and the Grenadines Citizens

Topic: Disaster Preparedness | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:38pm

STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE VINCENT WHEATLEY

MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, LABOUR & IMMIGRATION

SEVENTH SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FOURTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

Statement By Premier Fahie - VIRGIN ISLANDS SHIPPING REGISTRY

Topic: Shipping Registry | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:31pm

 Government continues to significantly invest in the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR), which will become a major revenue earner for the Virgin Islands. The VISR is poised to become a leading Maritime Authority in the Global economy. 

Statement By Premier Fahie - Update on Town and Country Planning: Planning Applications

Topic: Town and Country Planning | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 5:23pm

STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE ANDREW A. FAHIE

DURING THE SEVENTH SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FOURTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

THURSDAY, 15TH APRIL, 2021.

Statement By Premier Fahie - On the Eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Topic: Disaster Preparedness | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 4:51pm

On the Eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

 

Statement By Premier Fahie - Re-opening Of Road Town Jetty to International Ferry Passenger Operations and Marine Sector Update

Topic: Ports | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 4:37pm

Mr. Speaker the Road Town Jetty to International Ferry Passengers is now fully operational effective today 15th April, 2021

Statement on the Period of Mourning for the Death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip

Topic: United Kingdom Overseas Territory | Posted By:

 
Friday, 9 April 2021 - 8:31pm

Following the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Endinburgh, the Governor and his Office will observe a period of national morning in respect of his passing.

Statement by Premier Fahie on the Death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh

Topic: Her Majesty The Queen | Posted By:

 
Friday, 9 April 2021 - 2:32pm

On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, I wish to extend condolences to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal family, 

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