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February 5th, 2025
Annie L. Malone-Frett Out! Retires after over 35 years of public service

STATION AVENUE, Road Town, VI- Word reaching our news centre from persons familiar with the matter is that the Chief Social Development Officer, Mrs Annie L. Malone-Frett, has retired from the public service after over 35 years. It is reported that Friday, January 31, 2025, was her last day on the job.

November 22nd, 2024
Protecting children is more than reacting to harm- Hon Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Protecting children is more than reacting to harm; it is about building systems of trust and safety." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) on the occasion of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse observed November 19, 2024.

September 24th, 2024
VI honours 7 centenarians

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seven centenarians were recently honoured by the Social Development Department for reaching the incredible milestone of 100 years.

February 17th, 2024
Social Development takes on streamlined approach to managing grants

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The local Social Development Department has underscored its commitment to ensuring confidentiality and equity in delivering public assistance to persons across the Virgin Islands, through more accessible and streamlined social services in the VI.

September 26th, 2023
VI honours 6 centenarians on National Centenarian Day

ROAD TOWN, Tortola- The Territory’s centenarians were honoured by the Social Development Department for their collective resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness having experienced life’s joys and sorrows for a century and beyond.

February 10th, 2023
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.

January 17th, 2023
‘We need to go see how people are living in the communities’- Hon Penn

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) says in order for persons who really need help to benefit from social assistance, community outreaches must be done by Social Development Department.

June 27th, 2022
Gov't begins transition of public grants to Social Development Dept

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has announced a new transitional period for the deliverance of public assistance grants in keeping with prescribed reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.

December 16th, 2019
Hon Vanterpool wants elected Reps to stop assisting persons financially

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has called for the $10,000 per month given to each District Representative to assist constituents, be instead channelled to the Social Development Department in the Ministry of Health.

May 30th, 2019
Parents in VI urged to prepare for Hurricane Season

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All parents and guardians are reminded to make the necessary preparations to safeguard their children this Hurricane Season.

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