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Addressing cheap labour may avoid NHI – Sowande suggests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Many employers may have to drop one insurance service in favour of a locally based government promoted insurance service under the National Health Insurance (NHI) Policy, according to commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru.
UPDATE: W&SD disputes claims of raw sewage at Village Cay!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Water and Sewerage Department has disputed claims that raw sewage was found floating near the Village Cay ‘C’ dock on Wednesday, July 3, 2013.
70 tested at Nagico health screening exercise in VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- It can be concluded that Virgin Gordians are very health conscious and not only because of the large turnout at the Nagico Insurance health screening exercise on July 6, 2013 but because the results of the tests have shown that most screened for blood sugar, cholesterol and pressure levels were in the safe zone.
Fantastic support for Fantastic Friday & Regional Testing Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Community Health and Wellness Expo today, Friday June 28, 2013 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park runs until 3 P.M but since its kick off, large numbers of persons have been showing their support by making full use of the many services offered.
NAGICO Insurances to host health screening on Virgin Gorda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Nagico Insurances is inviting residents of Virgin Gorda to a free health screening event at the newly opened Century Insurance Agency Office, Walts Commercial Centre in the Valley, Virgin Gorda on Saturday, July 6, 2013.
UWI’s Sir Frank Worrell Blood Donor Memorial Committee celebrates World Blood Donor Day June 14, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Blood donation, its “Myths, Facts and Benefits” were the main topics of discussion to highlight “World Blood Donor Day” during the talk show “UMOJA” last evening, June 13, 2013.
Premier Smith to be honoured at Surgeons' Conference
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier Dr the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be honoured by the Caribbean College of Surgeons at its 11th Annual Clinical Conference currently underway at Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas. The conference runs from June 13 – 16, 2013.
UPDATE: Group urges support for cancer bill fundraiser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Public Relations Officer of West Side Konnekshun, Deshawn Hodge, issued an appeal today, June 12, 2013 for persons to come out in support of a pre-Father's Day fundraiser in aid of cancer survivor Shaheem Richards.
Men’s health of concern for Gender Affairs – Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of men's health came into sharp focus as the Office of Gender Affairs held its annual Men’s Health Fair yesterday June 11, 2013 at the Band Stand in Road Town.
Resident upset at Minister’s response to VG boat query
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident is upset at a response he received from the Health Minister, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton about a boat for sick residents following a recent government meeting with persons in Virgin Gorda.
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