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New Peebles Hospital to be handed over next month – Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Gushing about the latest installments at the new section of Peebles Hospital, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka expressed that the keys to the long awaited hospital are likely to be handed over by the end of October, 2013.
Resident upset at Minister’s response to VG boat query
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident is upset at a response he received from the Health Minister, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton about a boat for sick residents following a recent government meeting with persons in Virgin Gorda.
Maduro sounds warning on hospital's treatment of seniors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The host of the BVI Forum, Edmund Maduro, has sounded a warning that the Territory needs to be careful about the way seniors are allegedly treated at Peebles Hospital.
Action urged against hospital 'lawbreakers' – 3D Caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A terse apology about seniors being charged illegally for medication from Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton in the House of Assembly did not sit well with a resident recently.
Resident wants Pockwood Pond plants removed
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Citing a rise in diseases and the area where she lives as being a growing community, a resident has called for the removal of some industrial activities in the Pockwood Pond area.
Health Minister explains free medication issue at Peebles
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Addressing concerns about prescription medication that now has to be paid for at the Peebles Hospital, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has said the situation is being worked out.
Tourist entered VI with H1N1 Virus last week! - Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least one tourist allegedly entered the Territory recently with the H1N1 virus on a cruise ship according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton.
Child Sexual Abuse reports alarming in VI – Stoutt-James
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Data in the Virgin Islands suggests that while reports of child abuse are decreasing within the Territory, incidents of child sexual abuse appear to be on the increase. This is according to Stacie T. Stoutt-James, a Senior Social Worker in the Social Development Department.
BVIHSA launches medical partnership with Puerto Rican Group
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ties between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were strengthened yesterday, March 15, 2013 with the official launch of a partnership between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and HIMAHEALTH during a ceremony held at Peebles Hospital.
Resident appeals for fisherman's dock at Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident is calling on the government to assist the residents of Carrot Bay with a dock for the fishermen in the area.
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