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‘Health is not a cost, but an investment’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said health should not be seen as a costly endeavour but an investment.
BVI Cancer Prevention Conference scheduled for June
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), will host the BVI Cancer Prevention Conference 2025 next month.
53 new cancer cases detected in VI in 2024- NHI Medical Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least fifty-three new cancer cases were detected in the Virgin Islands (VI) in 2024, Medical Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Dr Domnick Frazer has said.
‘BV Islanders are concerned about the incidence of cancer’- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Territorial At Large Mamber, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has commended Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) for bringing the Tobacco Products Control (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to the House of Assembly, citing concerns of cancer in the territory.
'We want to take the burden off'- Breast Friends on free cancer screening
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Breast Friends is reminding members of the public that Breast Friends will assist them in getting screened for cancer.
Over 300 men screened @ BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair so far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over three hundred men have been screened so far at the BVI Red Cross’ Biennial Men’s Health Fair.
Breast, colon & prostate cancers most prevalent in VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Breast, colon and prostate cancers are among the most prevalent in the Virgin Islands (VI). This information comes as the Territory joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Cancer Day today, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
'We need that cancer registry'- BVICS President
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) Gloria A. Fahie has called for the long-promised cancer registry to become a reality.
O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after cancer battle
BBC
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA - O.J. Simpson, the former American footballer who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76. Orenthal James Simpson rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL.
Premier extends best wishes to Princess Catherine on Cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended best wishes on behalf of the Government and the people of the Virgin Islands to Her Royal Highness Catherine, Princess of Wales for a swift and full recovery in light of her recent health concerns.
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