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Centenarians are 'living legacies'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s centenarians have been called “living legacies” as the 36th annual Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
Health Minister favours upgrading clinic on Anegada over costly medevac
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he is leaning more towards upgrading the medical facility on Anegada than investing in a vessel for medical evacuations.
'We have a plan' how to better pay health workers- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he has heard the cries of staff within the health sector for better pay.
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
JvD residents get free eye screenings
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association, in partnership with visiting UK eye specialists, hosted a free eye screening clinic on Jost van Dyke on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Environmental concerns force relocation of Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has informed that the Romala Smith Clinic in Anegada has been temporarily relocated due to environmental concerns.
53 new cancer cases detected in VI in 2024- NHI Medical Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least fifty-three new cancer cases were detected in the Virgin Islands (VI) in 2024, Medical Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Dr Domnick Frazer has said.
Over $60K raised during 2024 Walk for the Cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The funds raised during the 2024 CIBC Caribbean Walk for the Cure campaign in the Virgin Islands, totalling over $60,000, were officially presented to the BVI Cancer Society and National Epidemiologist Ms Harmony Brewley-Massiah to support cancer research, patient care, and awareness initiatives, on March 27, 2025.
BVIHSA receives DNV re-accreditation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), under which the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital falls, has received Det Norske Veritas (DNV) re-accreditation.
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