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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
'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).
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.
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).
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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