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Inmate who stabbed prison officer had 'mental health challenges'- Prison boss
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- His Majesty's Prison (HMP) has confirmed Virgin Islands News Online's first and accurate story about a stabbing incident at the prison on March 30, 2025.
Some students suffer from severe mental health challenges- CEO Orlandette R. Crabbe
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With indiscipline being a persistent issue in schools, Acting Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette R. Crabbe has disclosed that the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports exhausts a multitude of approaches and interventions before deciding to remove a student from school either temporarily or permanently.
‘A cry for help’: Sonnel G. Hanley is a homeless resident on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has changed over the past 20 years, as many social and economic issues have now shown their face in many ways. This includes a small homeless population that increased following the 2017 hurricanes of Irma and Maria, which knocked out some 70% of housing.
Mental health can no longer be overlooked- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said mental health is no longer a topic that can be overlooked.
Men may feel ‘societal pressure to suppress their emotions’- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has highlighted the importance of men seeking help and prioritising their mental health and well-being.
‘Go to the beach’ on weekends- David D. Archer Jr to public officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Mental health and mental wellness is not something to ignore. We are one incident, one experience, and one situation away from not feeling overall well,” Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr stated in a public message on mental health awareness on May 31, 2024.
‘Mental Health Services’ launches J.M. Culshaw Scholarship
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA - The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has launched the J.M. Culshaw Scholarship.
‘I never dealt’ with Coach Dag’s death until this year- Kyron A. McMaster
ORLANDO Florida, USA- In what could be described as a tell-all interview, 2023 World Track and Field Championships silver medallist in the Men’s 400M Hurdles Kyron A. McMaster of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) revealed that he never dealt with the death of his coach Xavier Samuels aka ‘Dag’ in 2017 until this year, 2023.
'Men still uncomfortable discussing their problems openly'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- From Monday, June 12 to Sunday, June 18, 2023, the Virgin Islands (VI) will be observing Men’s Mental Health Week, with the aims of prioritising Men’s health, encouraging them to seek preventive care, and engaging in conversations about important health issues. This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
Health Minister Hon Wheatley to attend Ministerial Meeting in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will be attending a Ministerial Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) and Mental Health in Barbados this week.
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