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February 11th, 2013
New Debt Collector to start soon at BVIHSA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority Mrs Darlene A. Carty-Baptiste has disclosed that an offer has been made for a new debt collection officer. She stated that the individual contracted is likely to begin work within the next few days.

February 9th, 2013
UPDATE: Family of 'Tutor' proud of his efforts to turn life around

BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Bryan Malone aka 'Tutor', who was electrocuted while in a mango tree in Baugher's Bay on January 25, 2013 was laid to rest today February 9, 2013 following viewing and funeral service at Road Town Methodist Church.

January 28th, 2013
Engineering concerns halted R/T sewerage project? Not so says Carvin Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Sewerage Programme was halted in Road Town last year since, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool, it was discovered there was a threat to the integrity of some nearby buildings.

January 28th, 2013
National Health Insurance roll-out seeks input; sets record straight

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Proponents of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Programme began a roll-out of community outreaches with various communities around the Territory, which included the Cane Garden Bay area last Thursday, January 24, 2013.

January 26th, 2013
Interactive Community Meeting on Jan. 29 in Carrot Bay to Discuss NHI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is invited to learn more about the National Health Insurance through a series of interactive community meetings, conducted by the National Health Insurance Steering Committee in preparation for the introduction and implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

January 11th, 2013
BVIHSA assures patients of security of health records

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Patients across the Territory are being assured of the security of their health records with the BVI Health Services Authority’s (BVIHSA) introduction of a ‘One card, One record’ Health Information System this week.

January 10th, 2013
Cline: BVIHSA will continue to make 'dent' in debts owed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), John I. Cline, has disclosed that various efforts continue to be made to collect arrears owed to the organisation by delinquent patients.

January 9th, 2013
UPDATE: Private ferry to be contracted for medical emergencies at VG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A privately owned ferry will soon be contracted to service emergency medical water transport needs of the medical facility at Virgin Gorda as the island continues to wait for the boat provided by Government to be fixed.

January 4th, 2013
Peebles Pharmacy closed this Saturday Jan. 5

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public is advised that the Pharmacy at Peebles Hospital will be closed on Saturday, January 5, 2013. The closure of this department is to accommodate inventory exercises.

January 3rd, 2013
The Asphalt Plant is a public nuisance- Workers; Residents

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- “Sometimes we does literally be biting heavy dust when you see they start up that plant.” This was the comment of one worker at the Government owned Asphalt Plant, and his expression was echoed by several other workers and persons living in the area.

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