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'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.
Premier extends prayers & best wishes to King Charles III on cancer treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natlio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is praying for His Majesty, King Charles III, who announced yesterday, February 5, 2024, he has cancer.
King Charles III diagnosed with cancer
LONDON, United Kingdom- King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace announced today, Monday, February 5, 2024.
462 cases of cancer reported in VI from 2016 to 2022- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Health Insurance (NHI) has reported an average of 41 new cases of cancer per year, over the last six years, with a high of 59 in 2022, and a low of 22 in 2017.
‘Did you know that cervical cancer also affects men?’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In his message as part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is urging males to also do checkups for the virus that causes cervical cancer in women.
PHOTO of the Day: Gov’t members wear pink for breast cancer awareness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As part of October’s Cancer Awareness Month of activities, some members of the government were photographed today, October 27, 2023, in shades of pink as they demonstrated their support for breast cancer awareness.
Former USVI Senator Alicia Hansen aka 'Chucky' has died
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The political landscape of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) changed on Monday night, October 2, 2023, with the passing of Alicia Hansen aka 'Chucky', a former senator and an emblematic figure in the territory, following a tenacious battle with cancer. She was 70.
Former Miss World BVI Khara M. Forbes loses battle to cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands, especially the pageant fraternity, is mourning the death of Miss British Virgin Islands 1994 Khara Michelle Forbes who passed away last weekend after a battle with cancer.