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June 4th, 2013
No refunds made to seniors allegedly charged for medication

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While noting that the long term sustainability and success of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) hinges on the implementation of strategic opportunities such as customer service and satisfaction, CEO Mrs Darlene Carty-Baptiste expressed an awareness of the need for transparency and accountability.

March 13th, 2013
Infant allegedly made to wait some 10 hrs at Peebles Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Walking into the emergency unit of any hospital one would expect to be attended to in the fastest possible time as an emergency unit should be what it says ‘Emergency’. The alleged experience of a few persons of the past weekend gives a totally new twist to the word ‘Emergency’.

March 7th, 2012
Sick baby reportedly ignored by doctor at Peebles Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A very upset grandmother has reported to Virgin Islands News Online of an alleged shocking incident where her 10 month old grandchild, who was severely stricken by fever and convulsing, was allegedly ignored by the doctor on duty, which forced her to seek medical advice from another country after waiting for nearly three hours at Peebles Hospital on Sunday night March 3, 2012.

December 30th, 2011
Georges: Frequent complaints made against Trade & Labour Depts in 2011

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Delays in the issuance of trade licenses and the slow pace which the Labour Department handles complaints topped the list of over 100 grievances the Office of the Complaints Commissioner received in 2011.

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