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April 4th, 2026
CIBC's support 'meets a measurable difference'- Gloria Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—President of the BVI Cancer Society, Gloria Fahie, has emphasised that the financial contributions from First Caribbean International Bank (CIBC) have consistently provided essential support to cancer patients and their families.

April 1st, 2026
KM Construction awarded contract for work @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A contract for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA) and KM Construction.

March 31st, 2026
Plans to enhance health care on Jost van Dyke underway- PS Tasha K. Bertie

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has announced significant plans to improve health care delivery on Jost van Dyke.

March 29th, 2026
CIBC sets $100K goal for BVI Cancer Society; Raised $75K in 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- First Caribbean International Bank (CIBC) has announced a whopping new fundraising target of $100,000 for the BVI Cancer Society.

March 28th, 2026
Life-saving defibrillator donated to Multi-purpose Sports Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town donated a new defibrillator to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex sometime this week.

March 18th, 2026
‘Of course it was a sick-out’- Skelton-Cline on nurses’ absenteeism

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said nurses’ recent absence from work at clinics across the Virgin Islands (VI) was in fact a sick-out.

March 17th, 2026
'Your commitment does not go unnoticed'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to Social Workers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the work of social workers does not go unnoticed as it contributes positively to the Virgin Islands (VI).

March 14th, 2026
VI youth mental health programme receives regional recognition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received notable regional recognition for its commendable work within the community.

March 13th, 2026
Nurses' absenteeism being 'investigated'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and his ministry, by extension, are unsure as to the cause of the recent nurse absenteeism across the Virgin Islands (VI).

March 8th, 2026
Obesity one of the most serious public health challenges facing VI- Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges facing the Virgin Islands today. It is driving the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who said these conditions are affecting families, placing strain on the healthcare system and impacting productivity and economic stability as a Territory.

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