Virgin Gorda Industry Sessions Set for April
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development will host staggered, sector-specific industry engagement sessions in the Flax Administration Building on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Government said in a March 27 press release. The sessions are part of the Department’s wider Sister Island workforce development programme and are designed to generate actionable recommendations on workforce training, small-business support, tourism employment and digital transformation, officials said.
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development will host multiple industry engagement sessions on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Government of the Virgin Islands announced in a press release dated March 27, 2026. Sessions will be held in the conference room of the Flax Administration Building and will be conducted in staggered, sector-tailored meetings to encourage focused dialogue, the Department said.
While an earlier notice invited stakeholders to participate, the March 27 release formally circulated an industry sessions schedule and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to Sister Island workforce development and stronger government–business collaboration. Officials say the staggered format is intended to create platforms for meaningful discussion that address the unique needs, challenges and opportunities facing businesses, employers and workers on Virgin Gorda.
The Department expects each session to produce actionable insights that can be translated into policy or targeted programme support, strengthening partnerships between Government and the local private sector. Topics likely to arise include workforce training and skills gaps, employment practices, small-business support, tourism-sector employment, and how digital tools and services can improve operations and service delivery, the Department noted.
Community leaders, employers, entrepreneurs and workers are all being encouraged to attend so that discussions reflect the island’s priorities and realities. The engagement forms part of a wider outreach programme across the Territory designed to promote economic development, improve communication channels and support digital transformation, according to the Government release.
The Department emphasised that the sessions are aimed at producing practical recommendations to help build economic resilience for Virgin Gorda residents and businesses. Invited stakeholders are asked to attend their allotted sessions and contribute local perspectives. For those seeking further information on the schedule or upcoming industry meetings, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development can be contacted at labour@gov.vg or by phone at 284-468-4780, the Government release states.
The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation can be reached at mfseddt@gov.vg or 284-468-2112. International media enquiries may be directed to BVIGovernment@dgagroup.com. Residents who need general government services or wish to book appointments are reminded the Government’s one-stop service line is (284) 468-3701 and WhatsApp: (284) 468-9760.
The Department continues to encourage broad participation so the Virgin Gorda voice helps shape future workforce and economic development initiatives, stressing that the sessions offer a direct line to Government planners and labour specialists and form a key part of ongoing efforts to support Sister Island communities, according to the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Primary source: BVI Government