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'We need that cancer registry'- BVICS President

President of the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) Gloria A. Fahie has called for the long-promised cancer registry to become a reality during the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure on October 5, 2024. Photo: Facebook/JTV Channel 55
Over four hundred people turned out to support the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure on October 5, 2024. Photo: Facebook/JTV Channel 55
Over four hundred people turned out to support the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure on October 5, 2024. Photo: Facebook/JTV Channel 55
Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce joined the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure on October 5, 2024, and pledged his support and willingness to work with the BVI Cancer Society in the future. Photo: Facebook/JTV Channel 55
Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce joined the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure on October 5, 2024, and pledged his support and willingness to work with the BVI Cancer Society in the future. Photo: Facebook/JTV Channel 55
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) Gloria A. Fahie has called for the long-promised cancer registry to become a reality.

News of a cancer registry for the Virgin Islands (VI) first made waves in 2013 when then CEO of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Darlene Carty-Baptiste, as part of a wider cancer prevention programme being examined by the BVIHSA, said the authority was looking into screening services and capabilities, and the potential development of a tumor registry or cancer registry.

Registry needed now

While the promise of a cancer registry came over a decade ago, Fahie said in an interview with JTV Channel 55 on October 5, 2024, during the CIBC Annual Run/Walk for a Cure, that the registry is needed now more than ever.

“We have a lot of persons out there coming down and being diagnosed weekly, daily with cancer and it’s not looking good. BVI government we need that cancer registry, what’s taking you all so long?” she asked.

The surge in cancer cases in the VI is not good, she added.

Gov’t support needed

On another disappointing note for Fahie was the lack of physical support shown to the walk by members of the government.

“I have not seen one member of the government here this morning and it’s not nice, they should be here supporting,” she lamented.

The support of the government to the BVI Cancer Society and its cause is needed, she said.

Governor Pruce was present

While he did not initially go out on his early morning walk to be a part of the Cancer Society’s event, Governor Daniel Pruce met the over four hundred supporters of Saturday’s Walk and decided to join them.

Governor Pruce called the walk a wonderful event stating, “It’s fantastic here early on a Saturday morning to see so many people coming together having a great time and raising money for such a great cause as well.”

The Governor also pledged his support for the society, adding that he is willing to do his part to assist.

7 Responses to “'We need that cancer registry'- BVICS President ”

  • doctor/patient (07/10/2024, 13:08) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    I come in peace. But who want that woman in their private medical matters. No matter what the diagnosis is, it is a patient's business as long as it is not a disease of public health significance. If someone choose to go to your society, then that's their choice, but let anybody got to call me over what suppose to be information between me and my doctor and you will hear. Doctors can give the numbers but no names attached.

    Those in the fight, keep fighting, those who are well, thank God, those who loss the battle, may their souls rest in peace
    • Reader (07/10/2024, 15:03) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Re. Doctor/Patient, I agree with you. It should only be about the nos. especially as we are a very small society.
    • @doctor/patient (07/10/2024, 15:14) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      I'm quite sure Ms Fahie did not mean for the registry to be made public. But the Ministry of Health should have the statistics of how many of each type of cancer.
  • Wha. (07/10/2024, 13:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    You don't have that yet..All these yrs. You all been wasting you all time doing a lot amt to nothinv..this registry is crucial. Then again. No one wants no one to know their business even in sickness. At lease cancer desth should have a registry...
  • TGIANACVBTWA (07/10/2024, 13:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good work. Thanks to all the companies that graciously donated to the cause.
  • jack (07/10/2024, 14:03) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Governor's office watch out
  • …. (07/10/2024, 14:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Position belt to long is my honest opinion..but I going just drink a bit of this water bottles right here in the bvi


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