New Iris O’Neal Health Centre ready for handing over!
The handing over date is currently set for February 22, 2019, the day after advance voting in the territory and two days before the final polling day February 25, 2019. Leader of the National Democratic Party1 (NDP1) Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL) and Junior Minister of Tourism Honourable Hubert R. O’Neal (R9) both broke the news last night February 12, 2019, while campaigning in North Sound on Virgin Gorda.
“We are about to commission the opening of the New Iris O'Neal Health Center in the Valley, Virgin Gorda. This is a big deal as it means that you will now have a beautiful new facility offering healthcare access around the clock, 7 days a week. No longer would you, my people, have to be rushed to Peebles Hospital for every emergency. This is progress! This is the NDP team and your representative working for you,” said Hon O’Neal.
Election Gift?
Further, Hon O’Neal promised that once re-elected he will continue to fight for the establishment of a rapid response, helicopter air ambulance service to get patients to the main hospital on Tortola. This is something he admitted to have been fighting for, from the time he first entered government some eight years ago.
However, critics said the opening of the facility without any proper staff or fitted out, is a plot to help Dr O’Neal in the upcoming elections, who is seen as the underdog in the three-man district race.
They also noted that the NDP promised the people of Virgin Gorda a mini hospital, however, all they have gotten is an expanded clinic.
Youths Cry for Land
Meanwhile, among other areas of promised development and new interventions for the Ninth District, Hon O’Neal said that he will be working feverishly to address the cries of youths who wish to own homes and land.
“The young families of Virgin Gorda and Anegada have been crying out for the opportunity to own their own homes. I have heard their cries and the NDP team have heard their cries. To this end, your NDP government gave out some 53 crown land leases to deserving young families in the Great Hill area of North Sound, Virgin Gorda in 2015.”
Many have also dismissed this as just another election gimmick.
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17 Responses to “New Iris O’Neal Health Centre ready for handing over!”
Vip supporters has a major lack of understanding. If you all had no clinic you all would have still be complaining learn to give jack it jacket.
WOW I BET U THAT RONNIE WILL BE THERE , ANDREW AND MR. WHEATHLEY YOUR ALL CANIDATE TO THAT SAID DEDICATION
We are so ungrayeful that we are now coming back. The VIP promising you all the moon I hope when you all dont get it you all dont ball.