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COVID-19: Authorities tight-lipped on details of possible super-spreader funeral
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI) are tight-lipped about a possible super-spreader event, opting not to share details about how a person who tested positive for COVID-19 was able to attend a funeral at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.
VI joins world health leaders to set priorities in the Americas
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Virgin Islands (VI) Health Minister Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Irad Potter join hundreds of world health leaders to discuss priorities at the Pan American Health World Health Organization (PAHO) 57th Directing Council.
Lack of accountability & transparency in Gov't hurting society- Dr Irad Potter
ROAD TOWN Tortola VI - A senior public servant has lamented the lack of accountability and transparency in Government, saying their absence is hurting the Territory.
Peebles Hospital 'cruel', refused patients from private hospital- Nurse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A nurse from the private health facility, Bougainvillea Clinic Limited, has slammed Peebles Hospital for allegedly refusing to accept patients from the private clinic post Hurricane Irma and that he was treated with disregard as a health professional by Peebles Hospital staff.
VI ports Ebola watch on – Govt responds to residents’ concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following public outcries which were brought to the fore by this news site calling on the Health Care sectors of the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to take proactive measures against the possibility of the dreaded Ebola disease slipping into the Territory, a response was made public yesterday October 15, 2014.
Bulldogs win sets up game 5 in EE/LL bball league finals
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – The Nottingham Bulldogs pulled off a thrilling win against 49th Street in a do-or-die game four of the Dr Irad Potter Basketball Christmas League Championships last evening, February 7, 2014 to set up a deciding game five.
UPDATE: Defending Champions beaten in first game of Play Offs!
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – The Divisional Play Offs began last night Wednesday January 15, 2014, in the 7th/8th District Dr. Irad Potter Christmas League, in the Gym at Belle Vue with a shocking defeat for the defending Champions, Nuttin Nyce.
NHI healthcare would not be rationed - Dr Irad Potter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Healthcare referrals for patients requesting overseas treatment will be done on the basis of what is needed and will not be rationed. This is according to Chief Medical Officer, Dr Irad Potter who is also the Chairman of the steering committee of the proposed National Health Insurance scheme in the Virgin Islands.
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.
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).