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Saharan Dust expected to continue impacting VI until Thursday- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the presence of a large plume of Saharan Dust, the air quality in the Virgin Islands is at moderate levels but could reach unhealthy levels, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has advised.
UPDATE: AC system @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital reportedly fixed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the issues with the air conditioning (AC) system at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital have been resolved.
BVIHSA gets 2 new ambulances; 1 for VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has introduced two new ambulances into its fleet, which it says has set a new benchmark for emergency response capabilities across the [British] Virgin Islands.
Almost 40% of adults between 25-64 years in VI are obese- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Beyond the sun-kissed beaches and colorful culture, our BVI community grapples with the far-reaching consequences of obesity, a health issue that extends beyond individual well-being.”
Doctors available for limited days on Anegada, JvD & VG- Hon Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that persons on the Sister Islands needing to see a doctor will now have an opportunity to do so without having to travel to Tortola.
Workshop aims to improve physicians prescribing techniques for the elderly
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has said it will be hosting a virtual workshop to improve the prescription of medication for the elderly.
USVI Cannabis Advisory Board approves rules for recreational use
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - “We’ve been waiting a very long time for this,” said Catherine Kean, as the VI Cannabis Advisory Board approved a list of proposed rules and regulations to govern the recreational use of cannabis in the territory.
CBP seizes counterfeit luxury goods valued over $1.2M in San Juan
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- The US Customs and Border Protection officers in the San Juan Field Office have successfully intercepted and seized three shipments containing counterfeit luxury brand merchandise. The seized items, which included jewelry and sunglasses, have a combined manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of over $1.2 million, had they been genuine.
CIBC hands over cheque for $62K to BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean made its biggest donation to the BVI Cancer Society when it presented a cheque for $62,525.00 on Tuesday, February 6, 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.
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