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Plans to enhance health care on Jost van Dyke underway- PS Tasha K. Bertie
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has announced significant plans to improve health care delivery on Jost van Dyke.
Public encouraged to comment on Sexual Offences Bill 2025
LONG BUSH, Tortola VI- The proposed Sexual Offences Bill, 2025 will come under public scurnity as the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting residents and stakeholders to submit comments and feedback on the proposed Bill as part of a Territory wide public consultation.
UK Gender & Equality Adviser makes courtesy call on PS Tasha K. Bertie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A recent courtesy call on Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, by Ms Claire Allan, Gender and Equality Adviser at the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aimed at strengthening collaboration to advance gender equality in the Virgin Islands.
Joseph Smith-Abbot & Tasha K. Bertie confirmed as Permanent Secretaries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Joseph Smith-Abbot and Ms Tasha K. Bertie have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries within the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, respectively.
Health Minister Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to attend OECS Meetings in St Kitts & Nevis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development and the inaugural meeting of the Joint Council of Ministers: Health, Human and Social Development and Education in St Kitts and Nevis.
Budget for Public Assistance Programme being assessed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development has commenced a Fiscal Space Analysis to assess the current budget for social protection in the [British] Virgin Islands.
‘People's business’ to remain confidential when accessing social services- Social Worker
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Confidentiality will be the policy as it relates to accessing assistance grants in the Virgin Islands (VI), according to Social Worker responsible for social assistance at the Ministry of Health and Social Development Althica Daniel- Dawson. Ms Dawson said, before now, person’s identity would be known throughout the process.
Health Minister leads delegation to 60th PAHO meeting in Washington
WASHINGTON DC, USA- The [British] Virgin Islands is being represented at the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) in Washington DC, USA.
COVID-19: Persons urged to schedule 2nd vaccine dose after April 22, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) who already received their first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, can expect to receive their second dose after April 22, 2021.
Parents in VI urged to prepare for Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All parents and guardians are reminded to make the necessary preparations to safeguard their children this Hurricane Season.
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