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11 May

Social Development Advises Public on Community Centre Operations and Booking Procedures

The Social Development Department is advising the public of the current operational status of Community Centres throughout the Territory and reminding persons of the procedures More ...
04 May

Senior Citizens’ Month 2026 Declared Open

Senior Citizens’ Month 2026 was officially declared open Friday during an Opening Ceremony held at New Life Baptist Church, marking the start of a month More ...
04 May

Statement by Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley - Senior Citizens’ Month 2026 Opening and Declaration Ceremony

Pleasant Virgin Islands morning to everyone. I am Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development. It’s truly a pleasure to be here More ...
19 Mar

Ministry of Health and Social Development Engages Senior Group in Second District

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with and supporting the well-being of senior citizens following a meaningful visit More ...
20 Feb

Social Development Department Celebrates National Caregivers Day

The Social Development Department proudly joins the community in observing National Caregivers Day, recognising the invaluable contributions of caregivers who serve within the Territory’s aged More ...
23 Jan

Statement: Ongoing Reforms to the Public Assistance Programme

Madam Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the status of the Public Assistance Programme and the Ministry of Health More ...
05 Jan

Social Development Department Reopens at Botanic Station

The public is hereby advised that the Social Development Department, located at Botanic Station, is now open and fully operational to serve the needs of More ...
23 Dec

Renovated Kitchen Enhances Care at Adina Donovan

The newly renovated main kitchen at the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly was recently handed over, marking a significant milestone in strengthening care and More ...
22 Dec

Honouring 107 Years of Grace and Legacy

Today, the Social Development Department proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Mrs Enelle Smith, the Virgin Islands’ oldest living centenarian, on the extraordinary occasion of her More ...
10 Dec

Temporary Closure of the Social Development Department – John’s Hole

The Social Development Department wishes to inform the public that its John’s Hole office will be temporarily closed on Friday, 12 December 2025, from 10:00 More ...
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