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Health clinic in East End closes temporarily
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End has been closed temporarily, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) announced.
'Holistic' BVI Red Cross' Men's Health Fair set for February
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross Society will host its biennial Men’s Health Fair in February and all men across the Virgin Islands have been encouraged to attend.
SFC Report reveals BVIHSA owed BVIEC over $2M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) had an outstanding balance of over two million dollars owed to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) appointed by the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) to examine the Draft Estimates for the Year 2025, has revealed.
'Too many women are dying from cervical cancer'- Dr Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – WINBVI Ambassador and Virgin Islands icon Dr Arliene T. Penn, the Mrs British Virgin Islands 2022/2023, cervical cancer survivor and thrivor, and passionate advocate, is on a mission to raise awareness about reproductive health and the importance of preventive screenings.
BVI Cancer Society receives $3K from Vanterpool Enterprises
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society was at the receiving end of a cash donation from Vanterpool Enterprises Ltd. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Dr Pickering shares stories of faith & medicine in his new book
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has added author to his list of titles following the release of his book ‘Walk in Faith & Medicine: Daily Lessons & Insights from a Doctor’s Handwritten Journal’.
VI welcomes first 2024 Christmas baby ‘KB’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed its first 2024 Christmas baby at 1:06 AM on December 25, 2024, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
Upgrades to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital coming- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital will soon receive significant upgrades that reflect the quality and type of service offered by the Territory's Health Services Authority.
Anegadians for Progress Inc makes donation to Anegada clinic
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Anegadians for Progress Inc, based in New York, made a substantial donation to the Nurse Romalia Smith Clinic.
A country without blood 'is not in a good place'- Stacy C. Abraham
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Tortola has been approved for a grant to fund a project that aims to increase the blood donor list in collaboration with the BVI Red Cross.