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A Hidden Truth
By Theodore James
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I join in a collaborative effort with the Office of Gender Affairs in writing this piece on Domestic Violence.
Sandy Lane Centre walks for substance abuse, mental health awareness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Approximately 40 persons, including a number of children, gave up sleeping in late at the weekend to support the Sandy Lane Centre’s Walk to bring awareness to substance abuse and mental health in the Virgin Islands.
Low turnout prompts reschedule of BVIHSA community meeting
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Responding to the low turnout for the scheduled BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) meeting in East End, Chairman John I. Cline said his reaction is not necessarily one that is negative and proposed that there might have been different factors responsible.
Reduced nuisance complaints in 2011- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 13 less nuisance complaints were received by the Environmental Health Division in 2011 compared to 2010, however, this did not prevent an increase in the complaints related to liquid waste and excreta disposal.
Peebles Hospital gets new ultrasound; surgical equipment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) today September 21, 2012 held a joint press conference in conjunction with the Lions Club of Tortola at the Peebles Hospital to present pieces of medical equipment to the institution.
Hospital project soldiers on!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton informed the House of Assembly that 14 years have elapsed and over $100m was spent on the Hospital project from various sources of funding. Yet there was no deadline date given for completion of the project.
New Life Foundation makes debut
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The New Life Foundation (NLF) of the British Virgin Islands was officially launched today, September 4, 2012 with a mission to improve communities by promoting and inspiring health and wellness and ultimately creating a higher quality of living for all.
Wellness programme in place for BVI Health Services Authority
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – During the recently held community meeting in Virgin Gorda by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVI HSA) on August 30, 2012, one resident raised the issue of wellness in the community and how he thought the matter should be dealt with.
Wheatley asks residents to bring back Government Wheelchairs!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Doug Wheatley, host of the local talk show ‘Speak Out BVI’ sent out a cry to his listening audience for the return of Government wheelchairs to the Peebles Hospital, which are urgently needed.
REPORT: System fails to train nationals for jobs in Health Division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With regard to a staffing problem faced by the Environmental Health Division within the Virgin Islands, the division arrived at the conclusion that the system had failed to train Virgin Islanders for jobs in the health sector.
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