Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), Richinel Brug, extends
heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Peggy-Ann Dros Richardson, her dedicated team within the
Department of Social Services, and Notary Mingo for organizing and executing a highly
successful public information session on “Preparing for the Unexpected: Estate Planning &
Wills” held on August 13, 2025.
The event, hosted in collaboration with the Mingo Civil Law Notary Office, addressed the
critical topics of estate settlement procedures, the importance of wills, and the steps involved
in their preparation. But in addition to recording your wishes, there was also plenty of room for
clarification about relationships that are not formally documented. For example, when living
together, certain rights can be acquired. This led to interesting conversations with significant
consequences. The Government Administration Building’s Room 1 and Room 2 were filled to
capacity, with a number of attendees unfortunately turned away due to space limitations.
“I knew this event would be a success,” stated Minister Brug, “especially given that similar
sessions were hosted twice last year, both of which drew strong attendance. The fact that we
had such an overwhelming turnout once again shows how deeply this topic resonates with our
community across all walks of life.”
The Minister expressed hope that the program would be repeated and suggested that future
sessions be recorded and shared with the wider public to ensure that as many residents as
possible can benefit from this important information.
“These sorts of initiatives; developed and implemented by the hardworking teams within the
Ministry of VSA make me proud to serve,” Minister Brug added. “It is clear that our ministry is
not only working but also making a meaningful impact in people’s lives by providing them with
knowledge that empowers and protects them and their families.”
The Ministry of VSA encourages residents to remain engaged with future public information
sessions and to take proactive steps in their estate planning.
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