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M. Elton Georges remembered at Diabetes Awareness Run/Walk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The late former President of the BVI Diabetes Association Mr M. Elton Georges, CMG, OBE was remembered at a run/walk held on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Ranitidine medication recalled in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has issued a recall on all Ranitidine medication made by Apotex Corp, Sanoz Inc., Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline.
VI residents urged to properly dispose of waste water
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands’ residents and homeowners are being reminded that the improper drainage of wastewater on to public streets, roadways and ghuts constitutes a violation of the Public Health Act.
Gov't working on more drug intervention programmes - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), in addressing claims of high drug use in the territory, says his ministry is looking to combat the social issue through a number of early intervention programmes that can come into effect before full drug addiction kicks in.
‘If you give me $1M I can fix’ CGB beach issue – John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Claiming to have no knowledge of what is being done to fix the issue of the Cane Garden Bay Beach being contaminated, especially due to sewerage overflows and after heavy downpours, outspoken citizen and clergyman John I. Cline aka ‘Bishop’ has challenged government to give him $1M to have the issue permanently resolved.
Time to decriminalise marijuana in the VI - Karl M. Scatliffe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former President of the BVI Taxi Association and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Fourth District Candidate in the 2019 General Elections, Mr Karl M. Scatliffe, says it is time the territory follow international trends and decriminalise marijuana, however, there must be restrictions in place to prevent drug abuse from vulnerable groups.
Burnt 3-year-old airlifted to T&T; Being fed through syringe
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago - 3-year-old Micheal A. Charles, who suffered second-degree burns in a kitchen accident at his family's Virgin Gorda home on Sunday, October 6, 2019, has finally been airlifted to Trinidad and Tobago for further treatment.
New Iris O’Neal Centre likely by end of 2019 - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) says the wait for a new and improved medical facility on Virgin Gorda may come before the end of 2019, with an assurance that once opened, the new Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre will be furnished at a level surpassing the current one.
BVIOC hosting free sports clinic
ROAF TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee has organized a free sports clinic that will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm at the Multipurpose Complex and A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.
UPDATE: GoFundMe launched for severely burnt 3-year-old
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Less than 24 hours after Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) reported on the plight of the Charles family, a GoFundMe account has been created in aid of 3-year-old Micheal A. Charles, who suffered second-degree burns in a kitchen accident at the family's Virgin Gorda home on Sunday, October 6, 2019, and must be air-lifted to Trinidad and Tobago for treatment.
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