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Health Minister slams outdated ‘Social Security System’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has announced a suite of legislative, policy, and operational initiatives designed to strengthen the social and health systems and to bring them in alignment across the Virgin Islands (VI).
Governor assents to 'modernised' Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 has been assented to by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, modernising the 2013 legislation to provide more inclusive and effective support.
B & F Medical set to officially open new state of the art facility
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited new medical facility B & F Medical Centre located in the Road Town area is here. B & F Medical Complex owned and operated by businessman, social activist, commentator, musician and former politician Alred C. Frett aka ‘AC’ is set to open a new medical facility located on the dual carriageway going east in Pease Estate on the main island of Tortola.
Protecting children is more than reacting to harm- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Protecting children is more than reacting to harm; it is about building systems of trust and safety." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) on the occasion of World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse observed November 19, 2024.
About 4000 diabetics in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), about four thousand people in the Virgin Islands (VI) currently suffer from diabetes.
Sex offender’s registry coming ‘as soon as practical’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Any alleged incident of sexual impropriety made against any child in this territory should be a cause of concern for all of us,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) stated has he assured the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 18, 2024, that the establishment of a sex offender’s registry is in the works.
$18K a year to educate a high school child & $60K to keep someone in prison- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislators in the House of Assembly, during the debate of the Financial Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2024, on October 25, 2024, held one voice in stating that there must be a way to protect local companies when making legislation in keeping with international best practices in financial services.
JvD resident Carlton Hendricks receceives keys to new home from Gov't
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Jost van Dyke resident Mr Carlton Hendricks is the latest recipient of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s social home as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
RVIPF’s data reveals alarming trends with domestic violence incidents- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of domestic violence in the Virgin Islands remains critical, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said.
BVI Moves Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk tomorrow, Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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