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'Hard decisions' have to be made on NHI - Hon Carvin Malone
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The National Health Insurance (NHI), controversially implemented by the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) administration in 2016, is on the brink of a serious overhaul, as the subject Minister has hinted a “war” on the policy.
A few facts about NHI before becoming hooked on lies
Alred C. Frett
As it was in the Beginning…:
As we enter the Year 2020, the very name suggests a clear vision of what is before us but the past years have taught us that even good things turn bad and, whether natural or man-made disasters; hurricanes, earthquakes, cancer or asthma, we are seeing crises like never before… Today’s children are now as affected as their grandparents and we truly need a policy of putting health first.
NHI needs policy change to facilitate transplantation – Dr Heskith A. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A passionate and emotional plea has been made for the National Health Insurance (NHI) policy to be tweaked to incorporate coverage for persons undergoing transplantation, especially in the area of kidney transplantation.
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.
VIP Government to review NHI – Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A government review of National Health Insurance (NHI) is on the way with the aim of improving its reach to benefit of all, amidst the many cries that have been made since its introduction by the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.
Using BVI-NPI to rescue us from non-functional insurers
Alred C. Frett
Crawling or Stepping into the New Year:
A brand-new year but the old wounds linger - With no New Year Fireworks in the Road Harbour, our National Hero, Noel Lloyd, lying broken and prostrate in a desolate and powerless Park and so many signs that our People still need all the help they can get, it is a glimmer of positivity to be told that some of the Easements we said would aid in the recovery of our Territory have finally been granted.
Work permit fee increases – A threat to local companies
Alred C. Frett
If not for Bad Luck the Oppressed would have no Luck:
With all the Madness, Badness and Sadness going on throughout the World one can start from any point and still not know just where to begin… Fabrications and Denials have become a daily way of life and Brand-new Societies are based on Old Racism, Segregation, Class Structure, Colonialism and the willingness of Slave Descendants to Ignore, Accept and Excuse themselves back into Slavery.
NHI urges employers to pay employees' contributions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands National Health Insurance System (NHI) is urging all businesspersons with employees to pay NHI contributions.
Medical providers can charge patients whatever they want- Barry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All medical service providers accepting the state-run National Health Insurance (NHI) Programme continues to rake in huge profits and it has been unearthed that there is no legislation in place to control what they charge patients.
What is Gov’t doing with NHI money? - Resident asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "What is Government doing with NHI money?" This a question a resident of the Virgin Islands (UK) said needs to be answered by the management of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme or the responsible Minister, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL).
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