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Obesity one of the most serious public health challenges facing VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges facing the Virgin Islands today. It is driving the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who said these conditions are affecting families, placing strain on the healthcare system and impacting productivity and economic stability as a Territory.
Public encouraged to comment on Sexual Offences Bill 2025
LONG BUSH, Tortola VI- The proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025 will come under public scurnity as the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Bill as part of a Territory wide public consultation.
UPDATE: Services to transition back to Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic from today- BVIHSA
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Health services will begin transitioning back to Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, now that the air-conditioning installation works and comprehensive cleaning process have been completed.
VI Gov't proposes 'changes to effectively manage plastics & recyclable materials'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent O. Wheatley has expressed concerns about the increasing challenge of waste management in the territory.
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'is nothing more than genius'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, the Minister for Health and Social Development, and Ninth District Representative in the Virgin Islands, has praised the proposed merger of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) as nothing short of genius in addressing a long-standing problem and a means to increase access to financing.
'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.
Work begins on Long Look Social Home Complex
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Construction has officially begun on the Long Look Social Home Complex, a major social development initiative aimed at providing safe, supervised accommodation and structured support for some of the most vulnerable persons in the Virgin Islands.
Speech from the Throne: Sexual Offences Bill to be advanced this year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has pledged to advance the Sexual Offences Bill, 2026, in the House of Assembly (HoA) this year.
Marvin Malone gets new social home in time for Christmas!
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially handed over a new social home to Virgin Islands resident Mr Marvin Malone just in time for Christmas.
'The BVIslander has lost his zeal for advancement'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pointing out that meetings prior to the Great march of 1949 were well attended, even though there were no automobiles and street lights and persons had to use horses, mules or their feet to get to Road Town, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has lamented what he termed as a complacency among the current Virgin Islands population for things of importance to the future of the territory.
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