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It’s been the ‘privilege of my life’ to serve- Mrs Edith A. Penn
CANE GARDEN, Tortola, VI- Former Chief Social Development Officer Mrs Edith A. Penn has said she is privileged to have served the Virgin Islands (VI).
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley claps back @ criticisms by Hons Skelton & Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the issues brought up by two former Health Ministers of the territory, Hons Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) and Marlon A. Penn (R8), now Members of the Opposition, are being addressed.
Increased public assistance grants tied to cost of living challenges- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands has increased Public Assistance Grants to vulnerable residents, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), announced during a statement to the House of Assembly (HoA) on February 25, 2025.
$250K OECS grant secured; Generators for 6 health centres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The health infrastructure of the Virgin Islands (VI) is expected to see improvements, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development receiving a grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
VI delegation attended 61st PAHO Directing Council
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Officials from the Ministry of Health and Social Development represented the Virgin Islands (VI) at the 61st Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) Directing Council in Washington DC from September 30 to October 4, 2024.
Premier pledges full support for 'very capable' Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has described Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley (R9) as capable enough to hold the portfolio entrusted to him.
Engagements started for solutions @ NHI under new Gov’t– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second-term legislator Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), now the Minister for Health and Social Development, says he is eager to chart the course where upgrades or refinements are required within the Ministry, Departments, Units, and Boards that are under his responsibility.
Beneficiaries of HoA Grants being transitioned to Public Assistance Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Social Development Department’s registration process for persons transitioning from the House of Assembly Grants to the Public Assistance Programme began on Monday, July 18, 2022.
‘Social Development has failed me’ - Jean Wharton Cato-Matthias
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms. Jean Wharton Cato-Matthias' tears are flooding her pillows at nights and soaking face towels at day as she struggles to grapple with the harsh realities that she finds herself in.
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