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$562,100 contract signed to repair Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre's roof

- contract awarded to Professional Roofing Ltd.
The Government of the Virgin Islands signed a $562,100 contract with Professional Roofing Ltd. for the repairs of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre's roof on Virgin Gorda. Photo: GIS
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) apologised to the people of Virgin Gorda for the delay in getting the repairs to the Nurse Iris O'Neal Clinc done. Photo: GIS
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) apologised to the people of Virgin Gorda for the delay in getting the repairs to the Nurse Iris O'Neal Clinc done. Photo: GIS
The Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda officially opened with a dedication ceremony in February 2020, following several years of planning and construction delays. Photo: GIS/File
The Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda officially opened with a dedication ceremony in February 2020, following several years of planning and construction delays. Photo: GIS/File
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Work on the roof of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda will commence soon, following the signing of a $562,100 contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Professional Roofing Ltd.

The contract, signed on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, will modernise and fix all the issues currently being experienced with the clinic’s roof. 

Once completed, the Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre will be able to provide better health services to the people of Virgin Gorda.

Service at the health facility had been disrupted due to air conditioning issues, which forced the clinic’s closure and the opening and operation of a field clinic from October 2025 to February 2026. While services were relocated to the clinic following air conditioning works, the issues with the roof remained. 

Every resident deserves quality health care- Premier Wheatley 

During his remarks at the ceremony, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said, “Every resident of this Territory - no matter which island they call home - deserves quality healthcare delivered in facilities that are safe, resilient, and worthy of the trust our people place in them.”

This, he added, is especially so for residents of the Sister Islands due to their unique geographic circumstances. 

“That is a principle this Government holds firmly, and it is a commitment we intend to honour.”

Acknowledging that the leaks in Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre's roof have been a source of disruption and deep frustration, the Premier apologised for the inconvenience to residents. “To the people of Virgin Gorda, I apologise for all that you had to endure. We have been very cognisant of the inconvenience you faced and your concerns.”

He added that District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has been pushing relentlessly for this project. 

“He has been your voice at every stage…to the community: thank you. Thank you for your patience, your resilience, and your understanding as we navigated the challenges that brought us to this point. Relief is near at hand.”

15 Responses to “$562,100 contract signed to repair Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre's roof”

  • Real (12/08/2026, 09:08) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    WTF
    • Watch our Rep a wuk (12/08/2026, 10:52) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      Uncle Vinnie doing Big tings and doing the hard working quietly and diligently. Dont need no big show and flunce up just head down working for VG and for ALL BVI Health.
  • quick note (12/08/2026, 10:21) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I believe that RDA/VIDA director was the PM for BVIHSA during the construction... go figure!
  • Building control (12/08/2026, 10:38) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    This building is only 6 years old why has it's roof failed so quickly?
  • TruDat! (12/08/2026, 10:41) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    What part of this (excessive) cost will be recouped from the original contractor?
  • COLONY RAT (12/08/2026, 11:36) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Das a lot of money for a roof for that small building. Hmm
  • Pure insanity! (12/08/2026, 11:49) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    This has to be a joke! What kind of roof costs so much money? I wonder who’s getting kickbacks.
  • VG (12/08/2026, 13:54) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    No that's not true, for remedial work on a roof so Young. That's what that Building value, cause the top flor is not Complete. Only in the BVI. Elección is next year let continue to fool you all by pulling fleece over you all faces.
  • All! That! (12/08/2026, 17:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Money for just a roof? Then and again if criminals and idlers like Vybz Kartel quarter million USD and happen for just working up and chat crap, then this builder would be laboring and sweating, so he can have it.
  • BuzzBvi (12/08/2026, 17:30) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why are what would be routine maintenance contracts anywhere else news?
  • BuzzBvi (13/08/2026, 02:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Todman was paid over $6Million to build this clinic.

    Is there an explanation for why Todman Constructiin are not being accountable.

    Will they get future Governmentt contracts?

    Is the Government taking legal action to get them to pay for this remedial work?

    Government quick to toss $600,000 in another friends direction.

    How do we make this stop so we can use our money to build a nation and not just enrich friends and family.
  • Project manager (13/08/2026, 07:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shaina was the project manager. She should be held accountable as well. Shameful
  • VG (13/08/2026, 10:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    If it was built properly in the first place we could've been using that money to furnish the clinic with xray machines untra sound machines dialysis machines etc
  • Damn (13/08/2026, 22:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow! Half a million for roof repair. No wonder I cannot get someone to build a two bedroom/ two bathroom house for $250,000. Government is driving up the cost of construction in this place.


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