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Leaders should apologise for calling us selfish
By Alred C. Frett
Who said Dictators are on the decline?
Whether in long established Nations, newly formed Territories, at home or abroad, Citizens are fast losing faith in their Political Leaders as the impudence of Power continues to demonstrate its ability to breed Evil and accept Ignorance… Internationally we see Powerful Nations invade weaker ones, steal their Resources, destroy their homes and bomb their productive Citizens into Refugee Status.
Petition being prepared to challenge NHI in current form
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the many concerns and unanswered questions of the public regarding the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI), it is not surprising that a petition is being prepared as one of the steps to challenge the recently launched health scheme.
Mercedes Benz raffle drawing set for September 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI HIV/AIDS Foundation in conjunction with Caribbean Insurers Ltd will on Friday September 11, 2015 raffle away a spanking new Mercedes Benz motor car for the benefit of the work of the foundation.
BVI disciples of Hurricane Trump & Massa Lynch
By Alred C. Frett
Not all Tropical Storms originate from Africa:
For 4-Months in the Year we are affected by the Hurricane Season so we become consumed with preparations for those Tropical Storms that originate from the Horn of Africa but we totally ignore those formed in our own Backyard… This worsens when we overlook Political Storms like Hurricane Trump and others who seek to use their Positions to hurt others and take Africans backwards.
NHI should focus on the uninsured & under-insured – Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the full implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI) just a few months away, discussions are continuing in many circles as to the best way Government could have dealt with matters of health coverage for every person residing in the territory.
Insurance companies to cut staff because of NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) already said to be heavily depressed as jobs are being lost every day, the Government’s move to bring into force the National Health Insurance (NHI) is likely to put more persons on the breadline.
‘People have a right to choose their doctor!’ - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro said that people must retain the right to see a doctor of their own choosing when it comes to the National Health Insurance (NHI) to be implemented from September 1, 2015.
Revived Nurses' Association wants to have a say in ‘decision making’ process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Back on the ball for just over one month now, the BVI Nurses Association in the Virgin Islands is showing renewed vigour and interest towards advancing the causes of nurses in the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to the extent of seeking to play an integral role in policy and other decision making arenas.
'Revised Trade Mark Act will guard against counterfeit products' – Jamal S. Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Jamal S. Smith believes that the time has come for the territory to advance in the registration of trade marks (TMs) for goods and services now that the 2013 legislation dealing with registration of trade marks is to be implemented come September 1, 2015.
Persons have no confidence in local doctors – Radio talk show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In another programme reaching out to the general public with information and fielding questions as it relates to the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme set to get in full swing come January 1, 2016, the NHI team was told that persons are not comfortable with seeing local doctors due to confidentiality issues, which is why they would prefer to seek medical assistance outside of the territory.
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