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.
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.
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/.
The Labour Arbitration Tribunal in exercise of the powers conferred by section 35 of the Labour Code, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010) and of all other powers and authorities thereunto enabling, and with the concurrence of the Minister responsible for Finance, makes these Rules:
Topic: Labour, Novel Coronavirus, Work Permits | Posted By: lstevens
Thursday, 23 July 2020 - 4:01pm
The business community is notified that all work permit renewals to be submitted to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development are to be accompanied by the good standing certifications from the Social Security Board, Inland Revenue Department and National Health Insurance.
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be providing assistance to persons who have lost from their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are desirous of returning to their home countries.
Topic: Labour, Novel Coronavirus, Work Permits | Posted By: lstevens
Monday, 13 July 2020 - 4:19pm
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising all businesses that all work permit renewals for submission to the department are to be accompanied by certificates of good standings from the Social Security Board, Inland Revenue Department and National Health Insurance, as well as the certificates of earnings from the Social Security Board and Inland Revenue Department for the applicable employee seeking a renewal of his or her work permit.
