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BVI Moves to be launched on Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new programme dubbed ‘BVI Moves’ will be launched by the Ministry of Health and Social Development on Saturday, September 14, 2024, during Caribbean Wellness Day celebrations.
Caught between the CoI & Vote of No Confidence
Alred C. Frett
The Seasons may Change, but the Reasons remain:
September is a month of seasonal change, and without Holidays, but our social problems and challenges continue... We fuss and lament about bad Roads and Governmental Services, as if we forgot the root reasons for the problems... Even Bad Governments are good at making empty promises, and the VI and UK Governments are no exceptions; they are fully aware that nothing but excuses will be delivered.
‘I live here also’- Hon Wheatley to VG residents
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minster for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has told the people of Virgin Gorda he understands their pain, being also a resident of the sister island.
'Clinics need to have separated budgets'- Dr June M. Samuel
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- The need for clinics across the territory to have their separate budget allocation was one of the topics of discussion during a community meeting at St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hall in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, September 6, 2024.
Community meeting to address healthcare concerns on VG tomorrow
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- A community meeting to address concerns of residents with a focus on healthcare will be held on Virgin Gorda tomorrow, September 7, 2024.
Probe launched into circumstances surrounding death of Revovion A. Sprauve
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has called the death of Mr Revovion A. Sprauve aka 'Bucky' over the weekend as hurtful.
'Have extra supply of medication' during peak hurricane season- Chief of Drugs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs Gracia Wheatley Smith is urging residents to have a sufficient supply of medication supply as the Territory enters the peak of the hurricane season.
‘Public should not be alarmed’ due to monkey pox- Dr. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald E. Georges has said there is no need for alarm in the Virgin Islands (VI) due to monkey pox.
Is the Virgin Islands under threat from Mpox? Are we ready?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 that killed millions around the world, including over 30 persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), and devastated the global economy, the world is facing yet another global health emergency.
Increase in dengue & severe hospitalisation cause concern in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development in the Virgin Islands (VI) is reporting an increase in the number of dengue fever (DF) cases, including severe dengue requiring hospitalisation.