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USVI: Legislature calls emergency session to address hospital crisis
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a move signaling the seriousness of the growing healthcare crisis in the territory, the 36th Legislature has scheduled an emergency session for Monday, April 14, 2025, to address the financial shortfalls plaguing both the Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center.
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USVI: Healthcare costs drain gov't $$; Hospital mergers suggested
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Under questioning about the timeliness of payments being made from central government to the territory's healthcare facilities, Finance Commissioner Kevin McCurdy says the Department of Finance continues to “prioritise hospitals” where the disbursement of monthly allotments is concerned.
Darel Christopher Jr injured in cycling accident in France
NICE, France- Virgin Islands cyclist Darel Christopher Jr has suffered a setback in his quest for qualification to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
School children reportedly injured in accident near Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- At least 3 school children were taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital via ambulance following an accident involving a school bus near Long Look on Tortola this morning, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
UPDATE: Tourist pulled from water @ Beef Island dies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The elderly female tourist who was rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after encountering difficulties while in the water at Long Bay, Beef Island this morning, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, has passed.
Tourist rushed to hospital after encountering difficulties @ Smugglers Cove
SMUGGLERS COVE, Tortola, VI- A male cruise ship tourist was reportedly pulled from the water at Smugglers Cove on Tortola and rushed to Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital today, November 22, 2023.
One injured in lone-vehicle accident on James Walter Francis Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A male has been taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following a lone-vehicle accident on the James Walter Francis Drive dual carriageway this evening, Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
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Bodies still being transported from St. Croix to STT for autopsies in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Lawmakers in the USV learned during Wednesday’s September 6, 2023, Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance meeting that bodies from St. Croix are still being transported to St. Thomas for autopsies due to inadequate staffing.
Food poisoning suspected as Senator Blyden admitted to hospital
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Senator Marvin A. Blyden was admitted to the Schneider Regional Medical Center on Friday morning, June 9, 2023, following a suspected case of food poisoning, according to a statement from Mr. Blyden's statement.
Motor scooter rider seriously injured in accident @ Slaney
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that a motor scooter rider was reportedly seriously injured in an accident at Slaney, on Tortola today, Friday, January 13, 2023.
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