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BVI Cancer Society to lobby for free cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President (Ag.) of the BVI Cancer Society Ms Gloria Fahie has issued a call for persons to step forward as volunteers to aid the continued work of the BVI Cancer Society. She also said one of her main focuses is to advocate for free treatment for cancer patients to be readily available in the Virgin Islands.
Gov’t still pursuing Spooner’s Estate Home for Elderly – Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government has signalled its commitment to completing the project for the elderly home to be located at Spooner’s Estate and also noted that land is still to be distributed to persons previously identified to receive land in the area.
Young women urged to have PAP smears early
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Young women turned out in their numbers for what was described as a “well deserving and educational” interactive youth forum at the St Ursula’s Community Church, Valley, Virgin Gorda on Friday November 1, 2013. The need for women to have PAP smears done from an early age took front stage.
Local NGO takes Breast Cancer awareness to Primary Schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A large number of pupils and teachers of Primary Schools across Tortola were drafted into the ‘Pink it out’ initiative last Friday October 25, 2013 thanks to the brilliant idea of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Little Speakers’ Touch Youth Empowerment Organization.
350 strong run/walk for cancer cure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – ‘Well supported’ would be an understatement to describe the turn out and support at this morning's October 26, 2013 run/walk for a cure for cancer.
LIME 4 LIME Launched as LIME joins fight against Cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Telecommunications company LIME has launched ‘LIME 4 LIFE’ and has joined the fight against cancer as a major sponsor of the BVI Cancer Society’s initiatives to highlight the threat of the disease.
NHI not likely until 3rd Quarter of 2014 – Roy Barry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Director of the Social Security Board and the person with responsibility for the National Health Insurance (NHI) System, Mr Roy Barry, gave indications that the NHI is not likely to be implemented until the third quarter of 2014.
VI men encouraged to get their breasts checked
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When talking about Breast Cancer most men tend to relate it only to women, however, Dr Klas Buring says it is time men begin to think about themselves when it comes to that topic.
New Peebles Hospital opening likely for March 2014 – Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Minister Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton revealed recently that the new Peebles Hospital is likely to be officially opened in March 2014 while confirming that a handing over of the keys for the completed construction could be expected by month end or early in November.
Gov’t wrestling with issue of mentally challenged – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton said government is continuing to ‘wrestle’ with the issue of mentally challenged persons in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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