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Cleaning & sanitation the 'biggest problems'- Environmental Health Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Environmental Health Officer Susan Sealey has identified cleaning and sanitation as one of the major concerns for the department. Her comments came ahead of World Food Safety Day, which is being celebrated globally on June 7 to raise awareness about the dangers of contaminated food.
$463K contract signed for renovations to clinics’ lobby @Major Peebles Wing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Last week, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a contract for the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ Lobby Renovations.
Sensitive teeth vs cavities: How to tell the difference
Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell
One of the most common concerns patients have is this: “Is this just sensitivity… or is it a cavity?”
Monthly blood donation programme to be launched Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Baker & Partners law firm, in collaboration with International Motors and Riteway, will launch a monthly blood donation programme on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Get your information from ‘very reputable sources’- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronald E. Georges, is advising members of the public to get their information from reliable sources, especially where Hantavirus is concerned.
Virgin Islanders called on to be vigilant rather than worried - Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer in the Virgin Islands, Dr Ronald E. Georges, has urged residents to be vigilant rather than worried, as the hantavirus remains a low risk in the Caribbean.
‘I think Anegada still is not up to where I like it to be’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has raised concerns about healthcare services in the sister islands of Anegada and Jost van Dyke, admitting that health services there do not currently meet expectations.
Dr June M. Samuel not among 104 applicants for BVISHA CEO post- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has confirmed that a new CEO for the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will soon be appointed.
Hantavirus risk to VI remains low- Ministry of Health
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has said it is closely monitoring a reported hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise vessel outside of the Caribbean region, and is reassuring the public that the current risk to the Virgin Islands remains low.
Gov't working hard to find $$ for salary hike for healthcare workers- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Healthcare workers in the Virgin Islands have been under tremendous pressure and have expressed concerns regarding their salaries and working conditions.
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