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Over 300 men screened @ BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair so far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over three hundred men have been screened so far at the BVI Red Cross’ Biennial Men’s Health Fair.
$250K OECS grant secured; Generators for 6 health centres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The health infrastructure of the Virgin Islands (VI) is expected to see improvements, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development receiving a grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Breast, colon & prostate cancers most prevalent in VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Breast, colon and prostate cancers are among the most prevalent in the Virgin Islands (VI). This information comes as the Territory joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Cancer Day today, Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Health clinic in East End closes temporarily
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Iris Penn Smith Clinic in East End has been closed temporarily, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) announced.
'Holistic' BVI Red Cross' Men's Health Fair set for February
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross Society will host its biennial Men’s Health Fair in February and all men across the Virgin Islands have been encouraged to attend.
SFC Report reveals BVIHSA owed BVIEC over $2M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) had an outstanding balance of over two million dollars owed to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) appointed by the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) to examine the Draft Estimates for the Year 2025, has revealed.
'Too many women are dying from cervical cancer'- Dr Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – WINBVI Ambassador and Virgin Islands icon Dr Arliene T. Penn, the Mrs British Virgin Islands 2022/2023, cervical cancer survivor and thrivor, and passionate advocate, is on a mission to raise awareness about reproductive health and the importance of preventive screenings.
BVI Cancer Society receives $3K from Vanterpool Enterprises
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Cancer Society was at the receiving end of a cash donation from Vanterpool Enterprises Ltd. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Dr Pickering shares stories of faith & medicine in his new book
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Former Deputy Premier and Legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has added author to his list of titles following the release of his book ‘Walk in Faith & Medicine: Daily Lessons & Insights from a Doctor’s Handwritten Journal’.
VI welcomes first 2024 Christmas baby ‘KB’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed its first 2024 Christmas baby at 1:06 AM on December 25, 2024, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
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