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Airport expansion & new hospital projects were demanded by David V. Johnson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the National Democratic Party (NDP) already being criticised as the government for the 1% or for the rich and influential, a revelation by US Developer David Victor Johnson in May 2014 should have put to rest any doubt that some of their major and controversial projects have been to appease the rich and influential.
Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE praised for hospital completion!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While it appears that some in the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration would have us believe that the Virgin Islands was created after the 2011 general elections, senior member of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) provided the people of the territory with a history lesson.
Scotiabank, BVIHSA partner on 5K Walk/Run
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Such is the growing popularity of mass participation sports such as Marathons, Triathlons and Road Running, in the search for a healthy lifestyle, Scotiabank has teamed up with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to host the inaugural 5K Walk/Run.
Rotary Tortola donates $50k to new Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When members of the Rotary Club of Tortola handed over a $50k pledge cheque to the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton Acting District Governor of Rotary Ms Delma Maduro said that it was the largest donation to be made by a single Rotary Club in the history of the Virgin Islands.
Residents will not be disappointed with New Peebles Hospital – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has assured residents with all confidence that they will not be disappointed in the coming months once the new Peebles Hospital becomes fully operational.
New Peebles Hospital opening likely for March 2014 – Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Minister Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton revealed recently that the new Peebles Hospital is likely to be officially opened in March 2014 while confirming that a handing over of the keys for the completed construction could be expected by month end or early in November.
No medical school for new Hospital, says Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – No medical school will be housed at the new Peebles Hospital, Health Minister Hon. Ronnie Skelton announced, instead he is contemplating some specialised services that would be viable for the sixth floor of the medical facility.
“It’s all about health care, it’s not about who is to blame” – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The rattling sounds of power saws and other electrical tools can be heard on the fourth floor of the new Peebles Hospital where workmen were seen tearing down air conditioned units – a sign of the shoddy work the previous contractor CARIMAX LLC, a Dominica Republic Company, left, but casting blame on anyone at this time is the last thing on the Health Minister’s mind.
Dr. Potter: Gov’t should revisit using Inter-Health Canada to commission new hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Irad Potter said based on the performance of the firm hired to commission the new Peebles Hospital in Turks and Caicos, he would advise the Government of the Virgin Islands to revisit its decision to use the company.
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