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VI welcomes first 2024 Christmas baby ‘KB’

Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr, left, showed up to present KB’s Christmas/Birthday gift, taking mother Kayla Lewis by surprise. Photo: BVIHSA
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), right, was at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day to spread holiday cheer. Photo: BVIHSA/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), right, was at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day to spread holiday cheer. Photo: BVIHSA/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed its first 2024 Christmas baby at 1:06 AM on December 25, 2024, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

‘KB’ was born to Kayla Lewis and weighed 4.105 kg.

Ms Lewis was taken by surprise when Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr showed up to present KB’s Christmas/Birthday gift.

It was a touching moment that truly captured the spirit of the season.

Mr Archer, along with Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), was at the hospital for the annual Christmas Tree Programme organised by Nursing Director Pearla Sylvester-Thomas and her dedicated team of nurses.

‘Extra layer of festive cheer’

“This heartwarming initiative is all about spreading joy to patients hospitalised during the holiday season, reminding them they are cared for and loved,” the BVI Health Services Authority stated on its Facebook page on December 25, 2024.

BVIHSA said it was honoured to have the Acting Governor, the Premier, and the Minister for Health and Social Development join in bringing Christmas joy to its patients and staff. It said their presence and support added an “extra layer” of festive cheer to this special occasion.

“A huge thank you to our nursing team, leadership, and everyone involved in making this day so memorable. Together, we are creating moments of hope, joy, and togetherness for our patients and their families.

“Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the BVIHSA family!”

7 Responses to “VI welcomes first 2024 Christmas baby ‘KB’”

  • … (26/12/2024, 11:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is so sweet
  • Political (26/12/2024, 12:36) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    2027 she will have a flashback and cast a vote for the party
  • DAH WHA DEM NEED 2 DO (26/12/2024, 15:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    THEM NEED TO SPREAD ASPHALT ON THE ROADS
    • @DAH WHA (26/12/2024, 19:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Those visitors to the Hospital drives Government Issued Vehicles so the road conditions don’t even cross their minds
  • DEDE (26/12/2024, 21:59) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    To: Political and @Political

    This is not a political gimmick. Every year the hospital host a Christmas programme for the patients and gift are handed out by our elected officials who attend. Guess both of you did not know this. It so happened this year a baby was born during the event so a visit to congratulate the parents was done by them. If after the day the still stop by. Nothing new.


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