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Hon Wheatley: Social homes programme may ‘expand’ to include 1st-time homeowners

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took time out from the office on June 22, 2023, to check on the latest progress of three social homes in the Virgin Islands. Photo: GIS
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he is particularly pleased with the quality and pace of work of the social homes being constructed. Photo: GIS
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he is particularly pleased with the quality and pace of work of the social homes being constructed. Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) took time out from the office on June 22, 2023, to check on the latest progress of three social homes in the Virgin Islands.

Since the inception of the Housing Recovery and Assistance Programme after Hurricane Irma, over 20 social homes have been built and over 200 homes have been repaired.

Commenting on his Facebook page following the visit, Hon Wheatley said his “intention is to expand the programme to include first-time homeowners, as I believe this would put more persons in their own homes.”

Minister pleased with ‘quality & pace of work’

Meanwhile, the latest three beneficiaries of the social homes Hon Wheatley visited are Mr Ted Rabsatt of Fat Hogs Bay, Mr Dalvin Callwood from Little Harbour, Jost van Dyke and Ms Cassandra Sutton from Sea Cows Bay.

According to Government Information Services (GIS), Mr Rabsatt received a rebuild grant while Ms Sutton and Mr Callwood are recipients of social homes.

The three houses are expected to be completed by next month when the Ministry will officially hand them over to the beneficiaries.

“Homes currently under construction, even as we prepare to begin a few more. I was particularly pleased with the quality and pace of work, some being built in less than 12 weeks,” Hon Wheatley remarked.

12 Responses to “Hon Wheatley: Social homes programme may ‘expand’ to include 1st-time homeowners”

  • Citizen (26/06/2023, 12:17) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    make the process to get crown land easier, some people have been waiting over 20 years and can't get any and others get through quick its unfair
    • Wait for that (26/06/2023, 12:51) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      I applied for crown land from when Kedrick was Minister for natural resources and up to now I've heard nothing back
      • same (26/06/2023, 16:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        I been waiting from omar hodge in and still ant get notting but a letter we will keep you in mine
  • must say (26/06/2023, 13:51) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    IF, and these are BIG IFS this initiative is done and IF it is done fairly and randomly instead of cherry picking individuals, it would be a good initiative. I feel certain criteria should be submitted names removed and a number assigned so that the approving party does not know who they are approving and can therefore do it unbiased.
  • question (26/06/2023, 14:34) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    They are building for older persons when those persons passes who will get the home????
  • ok (26/06/2023, 14:37) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    so I think midnight just wanted a place to rest his head when the night comes. they building one big building for him why not build one just like the one opposite YEP.
    • east (26/06/2023, 18:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      A..h…e, they’re rebuilding what was there! You have no problems with the ones who never had and got new 2 and 3 bedrooms tho? HATERS WILL ALWAYS BE HATERS..
    • What? (27/06/2023, 03:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      What is big about Midnight’s house? Stupes.
      • East end gyal (27/06/2023, 10:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I would love to know. That matchbox. Check the porch...so tiny and why the entrance that side.
  • Not Impressed (27/06/2023, 12:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It behooves me how Government is parading around about assisting first-time homeowners and persons who lost their homes to the hurricanes meanwhile they let others who are willing to work lose their home.
  • True (27/06/2023, 22:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Premier should works with the National Bank to give credit for young people, they are willing to work more years and pay the mortgage.
    It doesn’t make sense to sell for any person, they will buy and rent or reselling the property, it’s easy to do business between “them.”


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