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Thomas family of D7 gets new social home

The new social home the Ministry of Health and Social Development handed over to Mr Lealdo Thomas and family. Photo: GIS
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (3rd from right), in his capacity as Seventh District Representative, offered congratulations to the Thomas family (right & 2nd from right) for becoming a new homeowner. Photo: GIS
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (3rd from right), in his capacity as Seventh District Representative, offered congratulations to the Thomas family (right & 2nd from right) for becoming a new homeowner. Photo: GIS
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A joyful Mr Lealdo Thomas was appreciative to the Ministry of Health and Social Development as he became the latest recipient of a social home.

Mr Thomas and his wife expressed gratitude to the Housing Unit team at the Ministry of Health for their efforts in helping them secure what they described as their retirement gift.

According to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) on March 8, 2024, Mr Thomas said, “I appreciate everyone for their assistance and I am happy the wait has come to an end right now. I give the Father thanks for blessing me with this gift.”

More social homes once funding available- Hon Wheatley

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said he was pleased that the Thomas family now has proper housing after being impacted by Hurricane Irma.

Honourable Wheatley said, “I want to thank the contractor and the team at the Ministry for their commitment in making this happens. As long as the funding is available, we at the Ministry are committed to making sure many people are relocated into these beautiful homes.”

'Well needed & deserved'- Premier & D7 Rep 

Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, in his capacity as Seventh District Representative, offered congratulations to the Thomas family for becoming a new homeowner. The Premier acknowledged the struggles the family faced regarding the hurricane, COVID-19 and other health-related issues.

“This social home was well needed and deserved,” Premier Wheatley said, adding, “It took some time but we are very happy it is now completed. As District Representative, I feel good to know that Mr Lealdo has been taken care of and as he said, this is his retirement gift. I wish him and his family peace and love as they enjoy this beautiful home.”

Contractor Mr Ronnie Lettsome from Trojan Design and Development Ltd. said a lot of effort went into the creation of the house and he hopes the recipients enjoy their new home.

'Very special social home'- Project Manager

Project Manager Mr Marquese Maduro also thanked the team at the Ministry for its continued work on the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

Mr Maduro said, "This social home is very special because of the situation with Mr Thomas and his wife since the hurricanes and the pandemic. I would like to congratulate Mr Lettsome and his representatives for a very good job. The house is flawless and the view is even prettier.”

More than 27 homes have been built and over 200 repaired since the inception of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

15 Responses to “Thomas family of D7 gets new social home”

  • Ah Luv it (10/03/2024, 08:03) Like (1) Dislike (17) Reply
    The VIP give a big NDP a million dollar mansion
    • @Ah Luv it (10/03/2024, 11:53) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your comment is one reason why we are not ready to go independent. Mr thomas is a human being and needed assistance from tax-payers dollars, tax payers who democratically vote NDP, VIP, whatever other P and Independents. Move your small thinking mind to the side. Congratulations Mr thomas and thank ndp for implementing the housing assistance scheme. Thanks to Hon. Skelton too. And thank the VIP for continuing it and from now thanks to the next government for continuing it , whoever that may be.
  • question (10/03/2024, 08:25) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who owns the house?
    • Really (11/03/2024, 04:44) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Does it matter?
      • @Really (11/03/2024, 11:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Yes it matters. Did they give full ownership to the family to do with what they like. Why not build apartments and house more than one family and retain ownership?
  • Really (10/03/2024, 09:21) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    Thos world has alot of sheeps. Do people not pay attention to the whole world. Agenda 2030 is climate change control take over. They will have is under full control like COVID lockdown. That home is soon taken away. Our 15 minute city is roadtown. It's 15 minutes over the hill to get on the west side,and 15 minutes from east. Those apartments Joe's hill is for the vaccinated people because they will have you all fully plugged up with the chip. All they are talking about is the brain chip but that's not the real chip. I saw that we couldn't buy and sell without the mRNA biotech weapon COVID 19 vaccine in the beginning without being vaccinated. You couldn't go to clubs, bars, restaurant even one mart so what's the mark...of course the vaccine. With the digital beast system coming pure control the government will have with y'all money
  • joke (10/03/2024, 12:08) Like (13) Dislike (4) Reply
    so where have they been living since 2017??? building people million dollar+ homes that you give them to keep is a joke , now if they only get to live in it till they pass and they are old i get it but giving a family generational wealth at the expense of the taxpayers in the country is a joke, they shuld of built better they never had a home as good as that before Irma so why should they get one now. Lots of homes and businesses got destroyed are you going to rebuild for everyone? let me answer that NO you wont and you didnt even give grants to people who lost everything and i know of a neighbour who is just getting reopened since 2017 as he got $0.00 from you even though he lost everything.
  • yesss (10/03/2024, 13:10) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy for you Paula
  • WOW (10/03/2024, 13:58) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who Jah bless let no man curse!!!
  • HMMM (10/03/2024, 15:06) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    irma took my apartment roof and destroy all of our clothes and furniture. I'm still looking for an affordable two bedroom apartment to rent.
  • ras (10/03/2024, 16:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Glad for you and your family Ras...you have any home grown tho?
  • Nice (10/03/2024, 17:41) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy for yuh Rasta man ibo !! before the hurricane you fighting for a good home ,ayo been through a lot blessings over you and the family always!!
  • Gu li (10/03/2024, 18:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations congratulations. The the barkers bark something binding them deep inside.
  • smh (11/03/2024, 08:19) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Million $$$ home! Where? Looks like a $200,000.00 building


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