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

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.