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Derelict Vehicle Disposal Fee to be reintroduced September 1, 2025
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7), has announced that a Derelict Vehicle Disposal Fee will be reintroduced on September 1 this year at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Health Ministry acquires vehicle for wheelchair users
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Wheelchair-bound persons needing to access medical services on Tortola will find it a little more convenient, now that the Ministry of Health and Social Development has acquired a vehicle for this purpose.
Barge to export derelict vehicles arriving soon- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory is one step closer to being relieved of the issue of derelict vehicles.
D9 Rep debunks claims about no ambulance on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amid claims there is no ambulance on Virgin Gorda, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has proven those claims as unfounded.
‘I continue to advocate’ for better pay packages for nurses- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We see you! We value you! We appreciate you! You are the heartbeat of the healthcare system,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) told nurses during his message on Mational Nurses Week 2025, celebrated last week under the theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies.
Contract signed for construction of oxygen concentrator housing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to keep its promise of improving healthcare.
Census delay blocking vital aid for VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has reiterated calls for the urgent completion of the Virgin Islands’ national census, lamenting that the lack of updated population data is significantly hindering the Territory’s access to critical international aid and development resources.
VG voter registration gets underway; 'No snap elections!'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has called the voter registration drive held in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, April 26, 2025, a success after about 12 new voters were registered.
‘I feel like a celebrity’- 2025 VG Easter Festival Honouree Berton Creque
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- 2025 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Honouree Mr Berton Creque was described as a real community man and a cultural pillar at the opening of the festival on April 19, 2025 at the Berton Creque Festiville in Virgin Gorda (VG).
VG gets facelift for Easter festivities
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- As Virgin Gorda prepares to receive an influx of visitors for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival beginning this weekend, the sister island has received a much-welcomed facelift.
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