‘I continue to advocate’ for better pay packages for nurses- Health Minister
The Health Minister noted that while the territory celebrates nurses, it is also cognisant that words must be matched by action.
“This is why, as Minister for Health and Social Development, I continue to advocate on your behalf for more competitive compensation packages, increased training opportunities, and the resources you need to perform your duties safely and effectively.
“You deserve not just our appreciation, but our investment — because, as this year’s theme emphasises, when we support our nurses, we strengthen our entire economy,” Hon Wheatley said.
Updated Alliance Agreement
Additionally, Hon Wheatley said the Ministry is in the final stages of completing the updated Alliance Agreement between the National Health Insurance and the BVI Health Services Authority.
He said the revised agreement introduces new payment models, “which will benefit you, our nurses, strengthened quality standards, and greater transparency. These improvements will enhance service delivery, improve patient outcomes, and support the long-term sustainability of our health system.”
Hon Wheatley added that the Ministry of Health and Social Development remains committed to strengthening nursing in The Virgin Islands — not only to meet the current demands of healthcare, but to prepare for the future.
“A future in which nurses are respected, empowered, and supported to lead,” Hon Wheatley said.
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He said the revised agreement introduces new payment models, “which will benefit you, our nurses, strengthened quality standards, and greater transparency. These improvements will enhance service delivery, improve patient outcomes, and support the long-term sustainability of our health system.”
trust me yall not trying to get no better pay for them
jokers
yall drop the greedy bill fast and found the moeny. yall hear pay raise comiong and gave yourself a raise when you were alrdy well off...... yall dont care bout nobody but hey indepence yuh want
We are happy that you are here, but many are looking to butcher the BVI.
I can say more but Ill lleave that talk for now..
The Health Services needs to start to nurture and recruit locals like years ago. Step up your game , have more Traiming for potentials nurses.Let them be qualified for such positions with a handsome package. as well.
WE NEED MORE LOCAL NURSES IN THE MIX.
Many have left the Territory for because the Health Services has failed them.
This is separate and apart from the salary change. We are losing all our nurses to other countries especially the US and Canada because of the low salary and benefits being offered.
You must also look out for the local nurses, there's not many and they are suffering at the hands of others.
Starting salaries for nurses: 70 grand
Starting salaries for CNA's: 50 grand
It's not so hard, to offer such remunerations!
NOW, Honourable Wheatley, IS, the time!
You can't be serious.
The BVI economy cannot in 2025 afford that pay raise of 70 and 50 grand to nurses on the estimated population of 40k (World Factbook).
The USVI population can afford it as of 2025 being that the 2025 estimated population is 104k (World Factbook)