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Marvin Malone gets new social home in time for Christmas!

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially handed over a new social home to Virgin Islands resident Mr Marvin Malone (right), seen here with former legislator Alvera Maduro-Caines, just in time for Christmas. Photo: Facebook
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), during the handover ceremony on December 5, 2025, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the project a reality. Photo: GIS
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), during the handover ceremony on December 5, 2025, expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the project a reality. Photo: GIS
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 home was designed by Architect Mr Shane Nanton of Bamboo Blue Prints, managed by Project Manager Mr Marquese Maduro of Project Management and Construction Solutions, and constructed by contractor E & K Trucking & Construction Services Limited.

During the key handover ceremony in the Sixth District on December 5, 2025, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the project a reality.

Honourable Wheatley said, “On behalf of the Ministry, I want to thank my team, Mr Marquese Maduro, and everyone who played a part in this project, including the District Representative, both past and present. It is an honour to be able to do this for our citizens. Mr Marvin Malone, he has been very patient, and I thank him for that patience. This home right here is his Christmas gift. It is a beautiful and spacious home, and I am truly happy that he can now finally realise this dream of a new home.”

'I am very happy to be receiving it in time for Christmas'- Mr Malone

Mr Malone thanked the Ministry and all project partners for their support and shared that receiving his new home in December made the moment even more meaningful.

He said, “I want to thank the Minister and the Government for making this home possible. I am very happy to be receiving it in time for Christmas. I truly appreciate everything that has been done for me.”

Sixth District Representative Honourable Myron V. Walwyn also spoke at the handover and commended the Ministry for completing the project. 

Meanwhile, Project Manager Mr Marquese Maduro thanked the Ministry and expressed pride in seeing the project completed to a high standard. 

Also present at the handover ceremony was former legislator Alvera Maduro-Caines

The handover forms part of the Ministry’s continued work to support vulnerable residents, improve housing standards and foster dignity, safety and wellbeing in communities across the Virgin Islands.

15 Responses to “Marvin Malone gets new social home in time for Christmas!”

  • Well Sah (09/12/2025, 13:49) Like (2) Dislike (20) Reply
    Funny man and Alvera look so uncomfortable together
    • @well sah (09/12/2025, 15:47) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
      No they don’t. I see what you are trying to do, stop the nonsense and stop trying to start the gossip confusion.
  • I love this (09/12/2025, 14:24) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Such a beautiful home. The Architect and Project Manager did a wonderful job, don’t you agree? Happy Holidays Mr.Malone, enjoy your new home and thank you to everyone who made this possible. My next thing is when is Elton and his decoration staff going to put up that wonderful Christmas display that they did last Year in Road Town.
    • Webster (09/12/2025, 23:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Elton’s decorations are up already. Haven’t you been in town?
  • bjuhuhi (09/12/2025, 16:27) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why does it look like the welcome facility in Trellis Bay?
    • No bjuhuhi (09/12/2025, 20:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      No it doesn’t it looks better than the shed up Trellis Bay.
  • HEY (09/12/2025, 18:12) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    HOW ABOUT A PHOTO ?
  • I goin dere... (09/12/2025, 18:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    when hurricane comin - place lookin strong!
  • Despite Alvira lost her re-election (09/12/2025, 21:31) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    She is still showing up for the people in her district. Good for her.
    • She sure does (10/12/2025, 01:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      That is the type of woman she is. She lost her seat but she is not walking around holding gripes against anyone.
  • Rattler (09/12/2025, 22:09) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    Congrats to Mr. Malone! Nonetheless, who are designing these homes. They look like square boxes..Why can’t they have aesthetically pleasing look..Are design by draftsmen vice architects?
  • Hmmmm (09/12/2025, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    so much people waiting years ago
  • Go home Myron (10/12/2025, 07:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good to see Alvera’s works being recognized
  • Bishop (11/12/2025, 10:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Merry Christmas in advance Marvin. However, this has been on my mind for quite some time about these stand alone homes for individuals.
    There are many disadvantaged people who needs housing, so I believe that government acquiring land and building apartment buildings that can house several individuala and families in need, instead of these small individual homes sprinkled all over the place. This program is serving one person at a time. I don't think this is efficient and does not have much impact on the housing needs in the territory


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