The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is encouraging employers to submit work permit applications at least 10 days prior to the commencement of work during the upcoming Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival. 

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is inviting employers on Virgin Gorda to participate in the Labour Management System training on Friday, July 5 at the Labour and Workforce Development Office in the Vanterpool Administration Building, in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is inviting employers and job seekers to participate in the Labour Management System training on Tuesday, 2^nd July, Wednesday, 3^rd July and Thursday, 4^th July 2024.

The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is inviting employers and job seekers to participate in Labour Management System (LMS) training on Tuesday, 25^th June and Wednesday, 26^th June 2024.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Workforce Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith has announced that significant progress is being made towards modernising the operations of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Workforce Development Honourable Lorna G. Smith has announced that significant progress is being made towards modernising the operations of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade is informing the public that the BVI Business Banking Expo, which was scheduled for today 6^th June 2024 at Treasure Isle Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather.

The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade has received the report of the ad hoc Minimum Wage Advisory Committee.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE today delivered the keynote address at the special 20^th anniversary meeting and conference of ICC FraudNet, highlighting the strong position the Virgin Islands Government takes in relation in the deterrence of fraud and the fight against financial crime.

The public is notified that effective immediately, the acceptance of new applications for work permit exemptions by Minister's discretion is temporarily suspended.