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Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital to receive upgrades through $100M loan
During the ceremony on Monday, February 10, 2025, CEO of the RDA, Mr Anthony S. McMaster said, “Following many years of utilisation, [the] Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital Major Peebles Wing and the hospital Annex now require significant investments in refurbishing, replacing and upgrading in order to maintain the appropriate standards of service.”
The RDA, he added, remains excited to partner with the government through the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVIHSA to deliver the required infrastructure improvements.
Key upgrades
“The government has prioritised these works through the acquisition of the 100 million dollar loan, a portion of which has been allocated to the Dr D Orlando Smith improvement plan,” Mr McMaster said.
He explained that specific improvements have been prioritised in seeking to maximise value for money achieved through the implementation of these projects.
The improvements to be made to the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital include:
- Roof repair to the Annex
- Renovations to the clinic lobby at the Major Peebles Wing
- Connecting generators for the three facilities
- Renovation of Information Technology, Human Resources sections, Dialysis and Laundry areas
Three documents were signed during the ceremony; the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing the strategic partnership framework between the BVIHSA and the RDA; the Statement of Requirement, formally assigning the project portfolio to the RDA; and the Deed of Contribution, outlining the initial financial commitment for the project.
A momentous occasion for BVIHSA- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the signing ceremony signifies a momentous occasion for the BVIHSA.
“As outlined in the National Sustainable Development Plan, the government of the Virgin Islands is committed to securing a fully inclusive health system in which we all take collective responsibility for improving our health and happiness,” he said.
Upgrades to the Major Peebles Wing and the hospital Annex are crucial to achieving and maintaining appropriate standards for the provision of healthcare services to the people of the VI, he added.
According to the minister, these improvements will positively impact all stakeholders participating in the delivery of healthcare services.
“These improvements will provide our medical professionals with the necessary infrastructure to improve and enhance service delivery [and] ensure our residents and visitors who access healthcare services receive improved standards of care and should thus feel encouraged to further utilise our public healthcare systems; and support and preserve the hospital in maintaining accreditation status,” he said.
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