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Parents of teens urged not to dismiss their children’s painful periods
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is joining in the recognition of March as Endometriosis Awareness Month, with Endometriosis Awareness Day being celebrated on March 28, 2026.
Public encouraged to comment on Sexual Offences Bill 2025
LONG BUSH, Tortola VI- The proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025 will come under public scurnity as the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Bill as part of a Territory wide public consultation.
Caregivers celebrated on National Caregivers Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caregivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) were celebrated by the Social Development Department on National Caregivers Day on Friday, February 20, 2026.
UPDATE: Services to transition back to Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic from today- BVIHSA
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Health services will begin transitioning back to Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, now that the air-conditioning installation works and comprehensive cleaning process have been completed.
2nd cohort of BVI Care Certificate Programme underway with 22 participants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has officially launched the second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme, with 22 participants.
Over $29K in 3 months to patients from BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society has contributed over $20,000.00 in patient support assistance over the past three months.
Public urged to assist in reducing mosquito breeding sites
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Property owners and residents alike have been called on to assist in reducing mosquito breeding following periods of heavy rainfall.
'Here we go again, with an outsider'- Skelton-Cline on BVIHSA CEO hiring
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- According to social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr June M. Samuel has been passed over for the position in favour of a non-VIslander.
Cardiovascular disease #1 cause of death & illness in VI- Dr June M. Samuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Public told to be on Influenza alert; Get vaccinated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local health facilities are reporting an increase in persons presenting with fever and respiratory symptoms, National Epidemiologist Ms Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has disclosed.
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