Topic: Differently abled, Social Services | Posted By: DSmith
Thursday, 21 March 2024 - 5:05pm
The Disabilities Services remains steadfast in their mission to breakdown the stigma surrounding persons living with Down syndrome in the Virgin Islands.
Topic: Healthcare, Social Services | Posted By: alsmith
Thursday, 1 February 2024 - 8:54am
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has said that his ministry’s planning day was successful as it seeks to be proactive and identify issues as it relate to health and social services.
Topic: Social Security, Social Services | Posted By: sdavis
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 - 11:49am
The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified individuals interested in serving as Member (Representing Employees) on the Social Security Board Appeals Tribunal.
Topic: Social Services | Posted By: Jacqueline Arch...
Monday, 21 November 2022 - 9:26pm
Residents on Virgin Gorda are notified that a social worker from the Social Development Department will host office hours at the Vanterpool Administration Building on Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to address concerns related to social issues.
Persons will be seen by appointment only. Interested persons can contact the department at 468-9373.
Topic: Good Governance, Social Services | Posted By: lstevens
Wednesday, 7 September 2022 - 1:01pm
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands.
Topic: House of Assembly, Public Assistance, Social Services | Posted By: DSmith
Monday, 18 July 2022 - 4:44pm
Today marks the beginning of the Social Development Department’s registration process for persons transitioning from the House of Assembly Grants to the Public Assistance Programme.
Topic: Social Services, Social Welfare | Posted By: lstevens
Monday, 27 June 2022 - 12:08pm
Thank you, Hon. Minister and Good Morning to you Madam moderator, PS Davies, the viewing and listening audience, other Government officials, and the media. This morning I have the privilege to outline the transitional grant process for the next three months from July – September 2022. I will further provide information on other support services available to needy households through the Social Development Department.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Social Services | Posted By: DSmith
Friday, 2 July 2021 - 7:49pm
The public is advised that persons eligible to participate in the COVID-19 Cash Assistance Programme should register via online submissions or by telephone.