First time work permits on hold

FOREIGN workers will not be able to come to the TCI until further notice as the Government has put an immediate hold on first time work permits.

Applications will no longer be accepted at the Labour Department, however those received prior to the cessation will be reviewed by both the board and the labour commissioner.

Hon. Vaden Williams, Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services, explained the decision in a press release on June 19.

“In light of what is taking place globally, this measure although temporary is necessary at this time,” he said.

He added: “Once circumstances begin to improve globally and within the Turks and Caicos Islands we will revisit first time work permit applications”.

Anyone with the right to work within the TCI that is currently out of work is requested and reminded to register as unemployed with the Labour Department.

They can do this through email at jobregistration@gov.tc, by calling 348-9340 or 348-2372, at the department in Grand Turk or Providenciales or at any district commissioner’s office.