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January 10th, 2026
'Consistent compliance with contributions & regulations is indispensable' for NHI- Lorie A. Freeman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A call has been made to employers and small businesses owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consistently honor their commitments to the National Health Insurance (NHI).

January 8th, 2026
‘NHI has become a pillar of financial protection' - Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has praised the contributions of the National Health Insurance (NHI), stating, "NHI has enabled thousands of Virgin Islanders and residents to access medical care that they may not otherwise have been able to afford."

January 7th, 2026
'We have heard you'; NHI under review- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has assured Virgin Islanders that a review of the National Health Insurance (NHI) is underway to create a more efficient and sustainable system.

January 2nd, 2026
NHI celebrates a decade of operation in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a spirit of celebration, education, and giving back to the community, the National Health Insurance (NHI) will host a series of activities in commemoration of its 10th anniversary.

April 4th, 2025
53 new cancer cases detected in VI in 2024- NHI Medical Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least fifty-three new cancer cases were detected in the Virgin Islands (VI) in 2024, Medical Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Dr Domnick Frazer has said.

February 11th, 2025
NHI beneficiaries reminded of $1M cap as some using it 'willy nilly'

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons covered under the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the Virgin Islands have been advised to watch their NHI spending.

January 12th, 2025
Roy E. Barry Out! Hunt is on for 2 Deputies @ SS/NHI

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that Sea Cows Bay resident and Deputy Director/Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Agency Mr Roy E. Barry has retired.

December 26th, 2024
Health Minister slams outdated ‘Social Security System’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has announced a suite of legislative, policy, and operational initiatives designed to strengthen the social and health systems and to bring them in alignment across the Virgin Islands (VI).

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 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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