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December 9th, 2025
RDA launches 3 procurement opportunities ahead of transition to VIDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is set to transition to the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA), shifting from recovery to development and has announced three major procurement opportunities.

December 9th, 2025
BVIHSA 'jumping through hoops' to fix issues' @Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda community will receive an update on the healthcare infrastructure on the island from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

November 27th, 2025
Physician & surgeon Dr John W. Smith appointed to BVIHSA Board

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Physician and surgeon Dr John W. Smith, MD, has been appointed a member of the Board of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) for the period September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2027.

November 19th, 2025
Emergency Room @Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital experiencing 'surge' in patient volume

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is advising the public that the Emergency Room at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently experiencing a surge in patient volume.

November 3rd, 2025
Partial lockdown at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) advises the public that the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently under a partial lockdown.

October 31st, 2025
Direct Relief Project to assist VI in times of crisis- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Direct Relief Project, aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the Virgin Islands to better respond to natural disasters and external shocks, has been officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Development.

October 17th, 2025
BVIHSA honoured with prestigious Regional Immunisation Award

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has been awarded the Henry C. Smith Award for outstanding improvement in its national immunisation programme, marking a proud milestone for the Territory and affirming the dedication of the Primary Healthcare Team in delivering quality community-based care.

October 10th, 2025
RDA receives tenders for upgrade to signage of Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The concerns of Virgin Islanders regarding the signage of the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital Building may soon be addressed as upgrades to the signage have entered a new phase.

October 6th, 2025
We still have a mentality of off-island care is better- Dr Sharlon Lewis

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Dr Sharlon Lewis has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has good doctors and good quality care is available through the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA).

September 12th, 2025
BVIEC GM speaks out on disconnecting power supply of BVIHSA

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has defended the company for disconnecting health centres in 2024.

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