The BVI joined the rest of the world in observing International Labour Organization (ILO) day for Safety & Health at work around the world on April 28.

Today we celebrate with the International Labour Organization on its 100^th anniversary.

The testing phase of the Government’s Work Permit Prototype-Online System was said to be well received following the soft launch on approximately 32 cross-sectoral companies registered in the Virgin Islands on April 4.

Employers across the Territory will participate in a pilot group to assist the Government with testing an E-Government New Work Permit Prototype.

Employers are reminded that in accordance with Section 65 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994, “Every employer shall on polling day, allow to every voter in his employ a reasonable period for voting, and no employer shall make any deduction from the pay or other remuneration of any such voter or impose upon or exact from him any penalty by reason of his absence during such period.”

BVIslanders/Belongers seeking employment in the Territory are invited to register with the Labour Department.

BVIslanders/Belongers currently seeking employment in the Territory are encouraged to register with the Labour Department.

BVIslanders/Belongers seeking employment in the Territory are invited to register with the Labour Department.

The public is advised that the office of the Labour Department on Virgin Gorda will be temporarily closed to the public on Friday, February 15.

The public is advised that the Labour Department located on Tortola in the Ashley Ritter Building will be temporarily closed to the public on Friday, February 15 at 1:00 p.m.