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October 2nd, 2024
Court rules in favour of Cedorene P. Malone-Smith & Levor A.H. Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly three years since they were sent home from their employment at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) following the release of a preliminary audit report, forming Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and former Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H. Lettsome have been vindicated in the High Court.

September 29th, 2024
Alliance being sought with community to reduce mosquito breeding

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officials from the Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are uniting forces and forging an alliance with the community to reduce mosquito breeding.

September 27th, 2024
Premier pledges full support for 'very capable' Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) has described Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O Wheatley (R9) as capable enough to hold the portfolio entrusted to him.

September 26th, 2024
Is VG 'Health Committee' genuine or about a selfish political agenda?

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Ad Hoc Committee For Urgent Enhancement of Health Care to the Virgin Gorda Community says it was birthed out of love for the Virgin Gorda community and the need for holding accountable those in charge of the Territory’s healthcare; however, not everyone is convinced it is that innocent.

September 25th, 2024
'Healthcare committee' on VG expresses concerns & demands answers

VIRGIN GORDA, VI- The Committee for Urgent Enhancement of Healthcare to the Virgin Gorda Community has issued a statement expressing concern over alleged unaddressed requests for funding.

September 20th, 2024
BVIHSA looking for board members

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is looking to fill the vacant positions of members on its board.

September 13th, 2024
VI Gov't partners with PAHO in Food Protection

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is partnering with the Pan American Health Organisation to reduce the burden of foodborne diseases in the Caribbean.

September 12th, 2024
Chairman of BVIHSA Board Ron R. Potter asked to tender resignation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre from sources familiar with the matter have said the Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority, Mr Ron R. Potter, has been asked by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) to tender his resignation as Board Chairman.

September 11th, 2024
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.

September 10th, 2024
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.

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