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Gov’t prepared to price control unhealthy foods – Hon Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says that in the fight against the Virgin Islands (VI) declining health, his government is willing to look into price control mechanisms with the private sector in an effort to reduce the cost of healthy food.
NHI struggling with VI health crisis – Hon Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Noting that the government is now ‘compelled’ to do something about the Virgin Islands (VI) growing health concerns, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that National Health Insurance (NHI) is struggling in the fight, and the solution now is more health and wellness education in the territory.
3D Breast Imaging increases rate of Cancer detection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is offering 3D Mammography to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.
Smell & taste; It is ok to buy expired foods - Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former ’Straight Talk’ radio host and social commentator, Mr Donald E. de Castro has again raised concerns over the amount of global food wastage, including in the Virgin Islands (VI), and has proposed that Virgin Islanders buy more expired goods.
PHOTO: Dr Hans Diehl pays courtesy call on Hon Carvin Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Founder of the Complete Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) Dr Hans Diehl paid a courtesy visit on Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) on Monday July 8, 2019.
World renowned health advocate Dr Hans Diehl to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Best-selling author, researcher, speaker and clinical professor of preventive medicine at Loma Linda University in California, Dr Hans Diehl will be in the Virgin Islands (VI) from July 8 to July 10, 2019 to introduce the research tested ‘Complete Health Improvement Programme’ (CHIP), which aims to target chronic diseases by offering lifestyle intervention.
Obesity in the Virgin Islands: A ticking time bomb
Dickson C. Igwe
Too many Virgin Islanders and residents are ignoring their health and well-being. The cost to the taxpayer is astronomical and increasing. Prevention is better than cure.
Residents fume as another landfill fire breaks out @ Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Another fire has broken out at the landfill at Pockwood Pond, on the main island of Tortola, forcing many to take to social media to complain about the long standing issue.
Legislation coming to ban Styrofoam & single-use plastics- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legislation to ban polystyrene foam (PSF), which is commonly known as Styrofoam, and single-use plastics in the Virgin Islands will soon be brought to the House of Assembly (HoA).
Urgent steps being taken to address landfill fires- Hon Malone
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Immediate steps are being taken “and envisaged” to ensure the proper functioning of the Pockwood Pond incinerator and reduction of distress to all residents and visitors, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
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