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Premier extends best wishes to Princess Catherine on Cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended best wishes on behalf of the Government and the people of the Virgin Islands to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Princess of Wales for a swift and full recovery in light of her recent health concerns.
D3 Senior Citizen Health Social hailed a success by organisers
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, BVI – As part of continued efforts to build on the ongoing works and legacy of current Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), Ms. Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr. Julian Willock, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, hosted a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social.
Budget 2024: Health Ministry projected to receive largest budgetary allocation
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Health and Social Development under Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is projected to receive the largest budgetary allocation in the 2024 Budget, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
BVI Diabetes Association to host November events for Diabetes Month 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Diabetes Association has announced a series and informative events for November 2023, to mark Diabetes Month as part of activities aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and management, and to support those affected by the chronic condition.
OECS acknowledges healthcare brain drain in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Discussions on how to keep healthcare workers from leaving the region, were high on the agenda at the recently concluded Ninth Council of Ministers: Health Meeting which was held back-to-back with the 36th OECS/Pooled Procurement Services (PPS) Policy Board Meeting in the Virgin Islands (VI).
C’bean food portions not conducive to health– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has criticized the Caribbean diet as one that is delicious, yet unhealthy, pointing to the portion sizes as one that is not conducive to good health.
VI to host OECS Health Minister Meeting from Oct 9-12, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands will be hosting the 36th OECS/Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Policy Board Meeting and Ninth OECS Council of Health Ministers where Health Ministers and other health personnel from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will participate in the four-day meeting from October 9 to 12, 2023.
No microwaving of breastmilk after refrigeration– Dr Shana-Kay Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Working mothers and parents who may opt to store breastmilk for another time to feed their newborns are being encouraged to never microwave breast milk before feeding it to their babies.
Limited visitation in place for Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Sunday Aug 20, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The administration of Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital has issued a notice to the public that there will be a temporary disruption in visitation services on Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to scheduled routine maintenance on the hospital's high voltage systems.
Remedial works ongoing @ schools ahead of new term – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says remedial works have begun for public schools in the Virgin Islands in anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year.