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'I call upon all employers to pay social security contributions on time'- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has urged employers in the Virgin Islands to pay social security contributions on time.
‘NHI has become a pillar of financial protection' - Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has praised the contributions of the National Health Insurance (NHI), stating, "NHI has enabled thousands of Virgin Islanders and residents to access medical care that they may not otherwise have been able to afford."
Premier Wheatley & Ag Governor Archer remember the late Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands expressed deep shock at the sudden passing of Director of Communications Mrs Karia J. Christopher on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Premier Wheatley hails legacy of the late Charles S. Tobias
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the late Charles S. Tobias MBE will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Virgin Islands' economy and cultural landscape.
Without expats, the VI would turn into a ‘slum’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) of today exists because of expats' contributions towards nation building.
Vernon E. Malone’s ‘legacy will continue to influence our work’- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the life and contributions to the public service by the late former Commissioner of Police, legislator and attorney Mr Vernon E. Malone, who passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 76.
Tributes flow in HoA for late former legislator Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Seventh Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) began today, January 25, 2024, in Road Town, Tortola, with a motion to pay tribute to the late legislator, Carvin Malone (AL) who died on January 14, 2024.
Carvin Malone’s 'willingness to bridge divides’ exemplified his statesmanship- Speaker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Corine N. George-Massicote is one of the latest to pay tribute to the late former legislator Carvin Malone, who died suddenly on January 14, 2024.
Many ineligible for COVID-19 assistance for not paying SS & NHI- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who has responsibility for Social Security, said many persons did not meet the eligibility criteria for government assistance because their contributions to Social Security, National Health Insurance (NHI) and Inland Revenue were lagging behind.
NHI urges employers to pay employees' contributions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands National Health Insurance System (NHI) is urging all businesspersons with employees to pay NHI contributions.


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