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Rotary Club of Central Tortola supports Diabetes Association with cash donation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola presented a small but meaningful donation of $500 to the BVI Diabetes Association on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
CIBC donated $2.5K to BVIDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In efforts to reaffirm its commitment to supporting community health initiatives, CIBC Caribbean presented the BVI Diabetes Association (BVIDA) with a $2,500 donation during its Staff Appreciation Week.
JvD residents get free eye screenings
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association, in partnership with visiting UK eye specialists, hosted a free eye screening clinic on Jost van Dyke on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
About 4000 diabetics in VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—According to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), about four thousand people in the Virgin Islands (VI) currently suffer from diabetes.
Diabetes Association to form human circle on World Diabetes Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association is celebrating World Diabetes Day today, Thursday, November 14, 2024, under the theme ‘With appropriate access to diabetes care and support for their well-being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well’.
Eastern Branch of BVI Diabetes Association revamped
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Eastern Branch of the BVI Diabetes Association has been revamped, paving way for the work of the association to continue in Tortola.
Premier Wheatley praises work of BVI Diabetes Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) joined the BVI Diabetes Association at their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
BVI Diabetes Association annual Elton George's Run/Walk a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the early hours of this morning, November 11, 2023, at 6 am the BVI Diabetes Association hosted its annual Elton George's Run/Walk, and it was a remarkable event that saw participation from a wide range of age groups, starting from 4 years old and beyond.
BVI Diabetes Association to host November events for Diabetes Month 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Diabetes Association has announced a series and informative events for November 2023, to mark Diabetes Month as part of activities aimed at raising awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and management, and to support those affected by the chronic condition.
BVI Diabetes Association elects new Executive body
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association met on February 8, 2023, for its general elections.

