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1st cohort of PHSU medical students in VI receive their white coats
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Two Virgin Islanders are part of the inaugural cohort of medical students for the Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) here in the Virgin Islands (VI).
BVI Moves is for 'a healthier VI'- Health Minister
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, in collaboration with the UniteBVI Foundation, will be hosting a BVI Moves Walk and Aerobics activity tomorrow, Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Governor Daniel Pruce to undergo shoulder surgery while in UK
LONDON, England, UK- Governor Daniel Pruce will undergo surgery on his shoulder while in the United Kingdom (UK).
‘Health is not a cost, but an investment’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said health should not be seen as a costly endeavour but an investment.
Individuals urged to obtain food handler's certificate ahead of Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Environmental Health Division, has encouraged individuals who plan on handling food during the 2025 Emancipation Festival to obtain a food handler's certificate.
VI Eat Well Guide & Dietary Guidelines launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As efforts to raise awareness about healthy eating habits and the correlation between food and some Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched The Virgin Islands Eat Well Guide and Dietary Guidelines.
Health Ministry acquires vehicle for wheelchair users
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Wheelchair-bound persons needing to access medical services on Tortola will find it a little more convenient, now that the Ministry of Health and Social Development has acquired a vehicle for this purpose.
CIBC donated $2.5K to BVIDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In efforts to reaffirm its commitment to supporting community health initiatives, CIBC Caribbean presented the BVI Diabetes Association (BVIDA) with a $2,500 donation during its Staff Appreciation Week.
D9 Rep debunks claims about no ambulance on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amid claims there is no ambulance on Virgin Gorda, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has proven those claims as unfounded.
Karelynne Jimenez & Aiden Thompson win Mosquito Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Karelynne Jimenez took first place in the art competition while Aiden Thompson had the top poetry submission as part of the Environmental Health Division’s Caribbean Mosquito Awareness competition.

