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December 11th, 2025
BVIHSA offering free HIV testing tomorrow

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Members of the East End/Long Look community are being encouraged to take advantage of free HIV testing being done on Friday, December 12, 2025.

December 10th, 2025
Plaque, Gum Disease & Your Overall Health: The Oral-Body Connection (VI Edition)

Dr Gerdan S. Lamorell

In the Virgin Islands (VI), we talk a lot about “taking care of ourselves.” We go to the doctor when we’re sick, we check our blood pressure, we try to eat better, drink more water, and stay active.

December 9th, 2025
BVIHSA 'jumping through hoops' to fix issues' @Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda community will receive an update on the healthcare infrastructure on the island from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

December 2nd, 2025
Julian Willock to host 3D Raffle & Christmas Party for Children

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and businessman Mr Julian Willock has partnered with his Third District Committee and Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies to organise a Children’s Christmas party.

November 29th, 2025
VI Environmental Health Officer joins relief efforts in JA

SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland, Jamaica- Another Virgin Islander has been deployed to Jamaica to assist with relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa.

November 27th, 2025
Physician & surgeon Dr John W. Smith appointed to BVIHSA Board

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Physician and surgeon Dr John W. Smith, MD, has been appointed a member of the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for the period September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2027.

November 23rd, 2025
Colour Me Walk raises funds for cancer diagnosis & treatment

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 50 "cancer warriors" took to the streets of Road Town on Saturday, November 22, 2025, for the 2025 Colour Me Walk.

November 21st, 2025
Health Minister urges public to support Algernon ‘Gunny’ George Memorial Walk

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is encouraging everyone to come out and support the annual Algernon ‘Gunny’ George Memorial Walk tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

November 20th, 2025
RDA signed contracts for health & marine environment projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The health sector and the marine environment in the Virgin Islands (VI) are set to receive significant improvements with the signing of two contracts for major projects in these areas.

November 19th, 2025
Emergency Room @Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital experiencing 'surge' in patient volume

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is advising the public that the Emergency Room at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently experiencing a surge in patient volume.

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