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UPDATE: Two hospitalized from Pockwood Pond accident
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - Yesterday afternoon's July 13, 2014 accident involving a family of eight has left two hospitalized and the mother of one of the persons hurt Ms Kishmet B. Daniels desperately crying for help.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Doneisha D. Maduro-Findlay
By Nikolai J. Earle
Meet the bright, ambitious, creative and determined Doneisha D. Maduro-Findlay, our Young Professional for this week.
Douglas Wheatley wants VI to discuss marijuana decriminalization
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio commentator Doug Wheatley said it is time that the Virgin Islands (VI) become engaged in the conversation regarding the decriminalization of marijuana for medical use and urged that examples of countries moving in this direction be looked at in terms of the benefits they receive.
Soiree BVI red carpeting for BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In continuing its efforts to aid in the community as well as to promote small businesses alike, Soiree BVI made a conscious move to play their part in the fight against cancer in the Virgin Islands.
BVICA strengthens USVI/VI link in fight against cancer
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - “He who wears the shoes knows where it hurts the most and I felt like a princess knowing that I am a cancer survivor and have dedicated the rest of my life to fighting to be a shoulder for others to lean on, I will fight to help someone somewhere get well needed assistance to get treatment, care and support, I stood in their shoes and I know where it hurts.”
UPDATE: Ex 1st Lady Rev. Edris O’Neal flown overseas for treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former First Lady Rev. Edris O’Neal OBE had to be flown overseas over the weekend for medical treatment after spending some days in hospital here.
‘Farewell Shaheem H. A. Richards’
EAST END, Tortola, VI – While it is expected that someday, some time death will come, it is always very hard for loved ones to say farewell and move on, especially when a person dies in the prime of their youth.
AVM awareness walk on VG tomorrow
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Ms Becky Felicien of Virgin Gorda lost her daughter Demiah O. O’Neal suddenly and unexpectedly on January 30, 2014, she educated herself on the condition that took her daughter away at the tender age of 11 years old and thought she should share her newfound knowledge for the benefit of others.
UPDATE: Shaheem H. A. Richards to be laid to rest on Saturday
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The parents of young Shaheem H. A. Richards have set the date to pay their final respects to their son for Saturday June 21, 2014.
Aspirin 'not best' for preventing heart problem
BBC NEWS
Doctors should use newer medications rather than aspirin to treat a common heart problem, say new guidelines for the NHS in England and Wales.