The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified individuals interested in serving as Member (Representing Employees) on the Social Security Board Appeals Tribunal.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

A pleasant good morning to everyone.

Today, I would like to update you on the progress we are making to streamline the disbursement of social assistance grants to persons in need.

The public is advised that the deadline for the COVID-19 Income Support Programme is extended to Friday, July 16.

The public is advised that persons eligible to participate in the COVID-19 Cash Assistance Programme should register via online submissions or by telephone.

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the Construction of a New Social Home in Greenland on Tortola.

Businessman and Philanthropist Mr. Peter Haycraft was awarded the Order of the British Empire from Her Majesty the Queen for his services to the British Virgin Islands at an Investiture Ceremony today.