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‘Health infastructure & derelicts' are priorities for Health Ministry- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

- said he looks forward to the Premier addressing those topics @State of the Territory Address set for Tuesday
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, has expressed that he hopes the Premier will address two main priorities for his ministry during the upcoming State of the Territory Address. Photo: Facebook
The State of the Territory Address is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park at 4:00 p.m. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
The State of the Territory Address is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park at 4:00 p.m. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has expressed hope that the Premier will address two main priorities for his ministry during the upcoming State of the Territory Address.

Honourable Wheatley stated that these priorities are the progress in advancing health infrastructure and the government's approach to addressing the issue of derelicts.

Health Infrastructure & Derelicts

Speaking with Information Officer Fitsroy Randell ahead of the address, Honourable Wheatley stated that he is eager to hear the Premier highlight the achievements, initiatives, and policies that have contributed to the work of his ministry.

“The ministry is a very large ministry, and we have so many subjects that we deal with. What I'm looking forward to most of all is the progress that we are making in healthcare infrastructure. Also, what are we going to do with the derelicts,” he said 

Honourable Wheatley emphasised that these are the top topics he wants the Premier to discuss regarding the Ministry of Health and Social Development. He also expressed a desire for the Premier to highlight changes made through social protection policies, social development, and system grants, noting, “We are doing for all our vulnerable groups in the Virgin Islands.” 

The State of the Territory Address is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road Town at 4:00 PM.

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