Eleven people received their certificates from the BVI Care Certificate Programme on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, marking the completion of formal training in elder care and disability support.
Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley said the new graduates possess the competencies and ethical foundation required to deliver safe, compassionate and dignified support. He highlighted their importance during Diabetes Awareness Month, noting that skilled caregivers often detect warning signs early and help manage chronic conditions through daily assistance and lifestyle encouragement.
"These graduates now carry the knowledge, skills and professional standards to give safe, compassionate and dignified care to our elderly, to persons with disabilities, and to everyone who depends on daily help," Wheatley said in a statement.
The programme launched in January 2025. Rather than remain a one-off initiative, Wheatley said he intends for it to become the standard qualification for anyone entering health and social care work across the territory. He called for ongoing collaboration between care facilities and training organisations to embed the certificate into hiring practices and career pathways.
Wheatley told the graduates to "wear your pins with pride" as a symbol of the responsibility families entrust to them.
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