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Christmas Tree Programme brings 'glad tidings' to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has held its 44th annual Christmas Tree Programme at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Thursday December 25, 2025. Photo:Facebook
Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online about the programs Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said, he was delighted to once more attend the Annual Christmas Tree Programme. Photo: Facebook
Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online about the programs Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said, he was delighted to once more attend the Annual Christmas Tree Programme. Photo: Facebook
The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr. to celebrate the 44th annual Christmas Tree Programme. Photo: Facebook
The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr. to celebrate the 44th annual Christmas Tree Programme. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development held its 44th Annual Christmas Tree Programme at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Speaking to Virgin Islands News Online about the programme, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said he was delighted to be part of the event now in its 44th year.

'Glad tidings & appreciation'

"This programme is designed to bring glad tidings to patients of the hospital and appreciation to our healthcare professionals, especially our nurses. We brought messages of hope, appreciation, and well wishes to all.’’ 

The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), joined the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr to celebrate the 44th Annual Christmas Tree Programme.

Every year, the programme takes place on the morning of Christmas and brings cheer to the patients as well as recognises the outstanding work of health care professionals.

1 Response to “Christmas Tree Programme brings 'glad tidings' to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital”

  • bonus (26/12/2025, 10:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    What better news could have been said to the Health Care workers who has work them faces off for the BVI for the Hurricanes and the pandemic would be to hear (with great pleasure I as the Minister/Premier is please to announce that all increments be paid to all Health care workers dating back from 2018 by the end of January2026 and on going for every 3 years onward) that would been music to the ears of the Heroes who has keep the Health of all of the BVI alive and well when others were home during the hurricanes and the pandemic.

    Can one the reasons these persons are so BADLY mistreated is because 80-85 per cent are EXPATS?

    READ IT TWICE LET IT MAKE SENSE


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