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Public Assistance Programme records 13% increase in beneficiaries for 2025- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Social assistance under the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Public Assistance Programme increased by 13 per cent since temporary measures were put in place in 2025.
The ‘ultimate goal’ is for Social Services to do more outreach- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said his long-term vision for the Social Services Department is for it to be more visible and engaging with the public.
Non-Belongers now eligible for assistance under amended Public Assistance Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act, enabling more people in the Virgin Islands (VI) to benefit.
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.
Throne Speech: Public assistance grants increase proposed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has proposed increasing the public assistance grants amount while areas needed to be defined through regulations under the Public Assistance Act is being worked on.
Suspected cannabis worth over $700K found by Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported the interception of a large quantity of suspected cannabis.
Short-staffed Social Devt Dept now ‘burdened’ with more work- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Amidst staff shortages in the Social Development Department, Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has referred to new responsibilities given to the department as an extra burden on staff.
Police pursue fleeing suspects/seeks public assistance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police are asking for public assistance identifying two suspects, one who is possibly injured, who fled the scene after being confronted by officers near the Band Stand in Long Bush early this morning.
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