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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.
46 law enforcement officers are now Advanced ECAT certified
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Forty-six law enforcement officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, His Majesty’s Prison, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, His Majesty’s Customs Department, the Department of Immigration, the BVI Airport Authority, and the Department of Facilities Management have completed the Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Advanced First Aid Training Course.
VI undergoing Medication Utilisation Review for asthma care
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Asthma care in the Virgin Islands (VI) is being assessed with the implementation of a Medication Utilisation Review in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, Pooled Procurement Service (OECS/PPS).
Premier urges reflection of contributions made by VI seniors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has urged the Virgin Islands (VI) community to reflect on the invaluable contributions seniors have made to national development.
20 more caregivers receive BVI Care Certificate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI- The second cohort of the BVI Care Certificate Programme were awarded their certificates during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Juvenile fish dead @Salt Pond in Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is assessing the situation where dead fish were found at the Salt Pond in Anegada.
’We have achieved our objective’- Dr Ronald E. Georges on HPV vaccination for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has reached a significant milestone by achieving over 90 percent coverage of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for two consecutive years.
Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital entering new phase
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work on Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is entering a new phase with the installation of chillers on the roof this week.
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