Updated Requirements for New Work Permit Applications

Friday, 4 July 2025 - 4:28pm

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is informing all Work Permit applicants that effective Friday July 4, all payments are required upon approval of their applications.

Department of Labour Cashier Section to Close Early July 4

Wednesday, 2 July 2025 - 8:59am

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is informing the public that its cashier section will be closing at noon on Friday, July 4. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 8.

New Minimum Wage to Take Effect July 1

Monday, 23 June 2025 - 2:29pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that effective July 1, the new minimum wage in the Territory will be $7.25 per hour.

Standard Workforce Readiness Training for Virgin Islanders and Belongers

Monday, 23 June 2025 - 11:36am

Standard Workforce Readiness Training July 1- 4

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 - 11:51am

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is inviting recent High School and College graduates to a 4-Day Standard Workforce Readiness Training from July 1 to 4.

Upcoming Labour Management System Training on Virgin Gorda

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - 3:08pm

Residents on Virgin Gorda are notified that the Labour Department and Workforce Development will be hosting a Labour Management System (LMS) training session on Thursday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Flax Administrative Building.

Labour Management Training Rescheduled to June 17

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 - 11:38am

The public is notified that the Labour Management System training scheduled for June 10 by the Department of Labour and Workforce Development has been rescheduled to June 17.

Professional Guidelines for Picture Taking

Wednesday, 28 May 2025 - 3:10pm

The public is notified that effective immediately, all submitted photographs to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development must comply with prescribed passport-size photo standards for acceptance.

Updated - Payment Requirement for New Work Permit Applications

Thursday, 22 May 2025 - 9:55am

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is notifying all employers that   payments are now required upon the approval of new work permit notifications.

New Work Permit Payment Requirement

Thursday, 8 May 2025 - 2:05pm

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is notifying all employers that effective Thursday, May 15, payments will be mandatory for all new work permits prior to the issuance of Immigration Clearance for entry into the Virgin Islands.

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