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Despite challenges SSB saw 'steady growth' in 2025- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), described his December 23, 2025, meeting with the Social Security Board as forward-looking. Photo: Facebook
Heath and Social Development Minister, Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), met with the Chairman, Director, and Members of the Social Security Board on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
Heath and Social Development Minister, Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), met with the Chairman, Director, and Members of the Social Security Board on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), described his recent meeting with the Social Security Board (SSB) as "forward-looking."

Hon Wheatley met with the Chairman, Director, and Members of the Social Security Board on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

“My recent meeting with the Board was entirely focused on future developments. We discussed the Board's role in the context of a modern BVI,” Minister Wheatley told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

Six topics of discussion 

The discussions, Hon Wheatley revealed, revolved around six key thematic areas. They are:

  • Good Governance, Accountability, and Transparency
  • Comparative Review of Contributions and Benefits
  • Expanding the Safety Net for the Vulnerable, including the Unemployed and Elderly
  • Leveraging the Board’s Investment Portfolio to Support Local Economic Development
  • Expanding the Scope and Structure of the Board to Increase Local Development Impact
  • Sustainability and Success of the National Health Insurance System

2025 challenging but saw steady growth

“Despite its many challenges and uncertainties, 2025 saw steady performance and growth in the Board's Net Assets," Hon Wheatley informed. 

In a Facebook post, the Minister expressed, "It was an honour to present to the distinguished Chairman, Director, and Members of the Social Security Board as we contemplated Social Security for 2026 and beyond."

He further remarked, “Keeping the vision of H.L. Stoutt and R.T. O’Neal alive in a modern BVI is no simple task, but I think the Team is ready and able to deliver for the people of the Virgin Islands well into the future.’’

10 Responses to “Despite challenges SSB saw 'steady growth' in 2025- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley”

  • %100 raise (27/12/2025, 14:39) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    What growth have we seen from vip?
  • Well Sah (27/12/2025, 19:09) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    I swear these people live on a different planet or they think the public is just stupid. Bwoi I fed up
  • bvibuzz (27/12/2025, 19:15) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    the NHI is the issue
    • Styler (28/12/2025, 16:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      NHI is the biggest problem you the Government before VIP had no rights getting involved in NHI. every jack sprat has NHI employed and unemployed who’s paying for this crap get rid of it no use.
  • Garbage collector (27/12/2025, 19:51) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    when will you all start going and collect our money from the employers that is taking it out of our salary and not paying it in,,,
  • WEW (27/12/2025, 21:40) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Show us the fiqures and us decide. We’re not as stupid as you would hope.
  • tola (28/12/2025, 01:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really now place sooo hardddd
  • Joe’s Hill disaster (28/12/2025, 03:13) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    50 empty houses no one wants to talk about!
  • Lemon grass (28/12/2025, 05:59) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ensuring that every person has the opportunity to participate fully, build connections and live a rich and meaningful life is what truly strengthens our community.
  • WHAT!!! (28/12/2025, 07:13) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    I never understand why they know people whe take deductions from their workers but keep the money for themselves and are never prosecuted for theft.


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