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Gov’t hands over another Housing Recovery Assistance Home

- Shantell Chinnery accepted home on behalf late mom
Ms Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who recently passed away and expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the completion of the home. Photo: GIS/File
Since the beginning of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, the government has handed over some 22 new homes and repaired over 200 homes. Photo: GIS/File
Since the beginning of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, the government has handed over some 22 new homes and repaired over 200 homes. Photo: GIS/File
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Ministry of Health and Social Development has handed over the keys to another new home, this time to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

Miss Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who recently passed away and expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the completion of the home.

“My mom is not here but she would appreciate the house and we will appreciate and cherish the house. So, I would like to thank the Ministry and the Housing Unit,” Miss Chinnery said.

On the scene for the handing over was Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) who said this is just another example of the government’s commitment to helping persons return to their homes after hurricanes Irma and Maria.

 “We've been doing these social homes all over the Territory and we intend to continue doing them. I want to thank the contractor, the project manager and the Ministry, specifically the Housing Unit, for their unwavering commitment to this project,” he related.

Hon Fraser credits gov't for work 

Senior legislator and Third District Representative in the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) credited the Ministry for its ardent support of rehousing people who lost their homes.

He also thanked Mr. Enos Aaron of E&K Contractors for the swift completion of the house and for his continued efforts to help build the Third District.

Meanwhile, Contractor Mr. Aaron said he is happy to be working with the government in doing social homes. He noted that he hoped the family would take care of the house on behalf of their mother Miss Sutton.

Since the beginning of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, the government has handed over some 22 new homes and repaired over 200 homes.

16 Responses to “Gov’t hands over another Housing Recovery Assistance Home ”

  • East End woman (09/09/2023, 12:50) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    I must say that VIP with fahie & Malone continued this housing for needy persons programme all through the ravages of covid. Again it may not be popular to some to say this but the facts are there to show fahie did more good for the people than bad. I commend the now VIP Government for continuing this wonderful project.
    • Linda (09/09/2023, 17:18) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
      This was so good to see this. I wish her mom had lived to see the house, but I know her family will cherish it forever. Good job helping the ones who really need it.
  • SORT HIM OUT (09/09/2023, 12:52) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    CAVE MAN NEED A HOUSE ALSO
    • @ sort him out (09/09/2023, 14:30) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply

      That would be a blessing, to sort out cave man
    • HMMM (09/09/2023, 14:44) Like (4) Dislike (11) Reply
      He need stop run go hoe house and spend off All his money, first
      • witness (11/09/2023, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Why don't you marry him so he don't have to go to the butcher shop
    • @Sort Him Out (09/09/2023, 15:10) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
      I need one too!!!! I am working and trying but it just seems so far out of reach. Some level of assistance needs to be provided to the working poor.
  • … (09/09/2023, 14:23) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is move good news vip is for we
  • asking for a friend (09/09/2023, 14:42) Like (1) Dislike (12) Reply
    was Food and beverages available after the handover?
  • Tadsy (09/09/2023, 15:00) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    Why does 3rd district Rep Julius Cesear- Fraser have a Hitler mustache? Is this guy with the times?
  • GOV (09/09/2023, 15:03) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    When will the road to east end be fix?you gov looking work for contractors to get a draw back and east end road look like shit and people has to spent additional money to fix vehicles,people should stop pay road license.
  • ... (09/09/2023, 19:05) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dang... I defended the hair before but its STILL in recovery....
  • Hmm (09/09/2023, 20:41) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good job..but what about we the poor working class with school kids? They say they building for those who already have land well mehson I will never owned piece land with my salary much less a home.
  • Yes (10/09/2023, 00:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where do I apply for one of these house?
  • question (10/09/2023, 15:46) Like (1) Dislike (13) Reply
    So if the home was built for the mother and she's no longer alive, who's going to live in it, the children? Won't that defeat the purpose?
  • answer (11/09/2023, 14:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ question. Stop being jealous. Drink water and mind your business.


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