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‘I continue to advocate’ for better pay packages for nurses- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We see you! We value you! We appreciate you! You are the heartbeat of the healthcare system,” Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) told nurses during his message on Mational Nurses Week 2025, celebrated last week under the theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies.
Contract signed for construction of oxygen concentrator housing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to keep its promise of improving healthcare.
There is a maternal mental health 'crisis' in VI- Mrs Sade Fonseca-Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Founder and President of BVI Maternal Mental Health Initiative, Sade Fonseca-Smith, has said that, while there are no data, there is a maternal mental health crisis in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Centenarians are 'living legacies'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Territory’s centenarians have been called “living legacies” as the 36th annual Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
Health Minister favours upgrading clinic on Anegada over costly medevac
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he is leaning more towards upgrading the medical facility on Anegada than investing in a vessel for medical evacuations.
'We have a plan' how to better pay health workers- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said he has heard the cries of staff within the health sector for better pay.
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
JvD residents get free eye screenings
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The BVI Diabetes Association, in partnership with visiting UK eye specialists, hosted a free eye screening clinic on Jost van Dyke on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Environmental concerns force relocation of Romalia Smith Clinic on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has informed that the Romala Smith Clinic in Anegada has been temporarily relocated due to environmental concerns.
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