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'Pandemic' compensation for Public Health Unit being 'addressed'- MoH&SD

- said issue currently being addressed by relevant stakeholders
Staff of the Public Health Unit (PHU) have been assured that the issue of compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic is being addressed. Photo: SAHPRA
According to the statement, the Government of the Virgin Islands and in particular, the Ministry of Health and Social Development, together with the people of the Virgin Islands, join in expressing full and unreserved appreciation to all public and private officers/officials who have served in the front lines in the battle to conquer the challenges of COVID-19 since its declaration as a global pandemic in March 2020. Photo: GIS/File
According to the statement, the Government of the Virgin Islands and in particular, the Ministry of Health and Social Development, together with the people of the Virgin Islands, join in expressing full and unreserved appreciation to all public and private officers/officials who have served in the front lines in the battle to conquer the challenges of COVID-19 since its declaration as a global pandemic in March 2020. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Staff of the Public Health Unit (PHU) have been assured that the issue of compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic is being addressed.

This assurance was made by the Ministry of Health and Social Development (MoH&SD) in a statement on Friday, March 4, 2022.

According to the Ministery, it has been made aware of information publicly circulating regarding concerns raised by the Public Health Unit and noted that it has already addressed several of the concerns expressed.

Compensation assured

“For example, compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is currently being addressed in consultation with key agencies including Deputy Governor's Office, Human Resources Department and the Ministry of Finance.”

It also said discussions are ongoing regarding having relevant members of the Public Health team designated as risk officers. 

Unit relocated

“Additionally, regarding accommodations, the Unit has now been relocated after occupying a temporary space following the devastating events of 2017.”

The Ministry said it was able to make adjustments to the new location to ensure suitable working accommodations for the team.

“The Ministry is now awaiting the clinical documentation from those persons who may be unable to traverse the stairs.”

Appreciation

The Ministry of Health expressed thanks to the Deputy Governor for meeting with the “small fraction” of the Unit on different occasions, to further address the concerns raised.

“We are pleased that these concerns have been addressed. The Ministry of Health and Social Development remains committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of its entire staff,” the statement included.

According to the statement, the Government of the Virgin Islands and in particular, the Ministry of Health and Social Development, together with the people of the Virgin Islands, join in expressing full and unreserved appreciation to all public and private officers/officials who have served in the front lines in the battle to conquer the challenges of COVID-19 since its declaration as a global pandemic in March 2020.

15 Responses to “'Pandemic' compensation for Public Health Unit being 'addressed'- MoH&SD”

  • jj (07/03/2022, 09:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Better late than never
    • SMH (09/03/2022, 12:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      All lies, they have been saying this forever yet they have money for advisors for junior Ministers
  • Interested (07/03/2022, 10:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea right. I guess the perm sec is still praying for their health and safety
  • hmmm (07/03/2022, 14:13) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    The usual talking point... We are no longer comforted by your usual empty Barrel talking points. Just for talking sake....We believe it when we see it..
  • DEDE (07/03/2022, 15:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will BVIHSA workers be included? Just asking for a friend. We have work so hard and still waiting on our compensation. As for our increments that another story.
  • Yes (07/03/2022, 19:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Do not forget the laboratory and Radiology. These are to workers who are on the covid frontline day and night.
  • trevor (08/03/2022, 08:20) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    Sorry to point out the obvious, but didn’t these people simply do their jobs?
    While most government employees enjoyed the situation of full pay and relax at home, that does not mean that those who continued to work were being abused.
    They should be recognized by their respective managers for staying at their posts, but they only did what everyone should have been doing, the work they are being paid for.
    BTW, the private sector wanted nothing more than to work, its they only way they can survive.
    • Really (09/03/2022, 12:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Trevor or Ronald these people are paid to work 9 to 5 not seven days a week around the clock
  • Angie (08/03/2022, 10:12) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Pardon??? The working day is 8 hours- EIGHT! Many a night I have driven by and them still in there past 10pm working.

    So no! They were not simply “doing their job.” Modern day slavery is what it is.

    Pay the ppl dem.
  • PAM (08/03/2022, 11:30) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply

    When my cus who works in Health msg me this I just had to suck my teeth.

    I sick a the lies now.

    She ain’t gin talk but I will. Just call me Pam with the Bam.

    Lehwe goooooo down de line.

    We know that Government has a habit of abusing civil servants. Just ask the electricity lines men who worked tirelessly after IRMA. Ask them what they got.

    Nobody aint want your damn thanks Government. We tired.

    The people want their PROPER compensation. Just like you can compensate yourself whwnever you want, they have families to feed and bills to pay. Families I might add that they barely saw while keeping the BVI off the black list.

    Some of the staff like my cowardly cousin so fraid for their jobs and further victimization that they dont want to publicly say anything or sign ting. You really expect to put a D& and a bad minded P$ to talk with fearful staff and don’t expect them to bow? Monkey know which tree to climb.

    But all a dem a real moo-moo cause they P&P so wha dem can really do? So its really only dem who have the balls to go toe to toe and sick of the abuse that rallying for them.

    Did they work more than 8 hours? We can’t debate that. Did they work Saturday, Sundays, holidays, Christmas? Undebatable! Pay the ppl dem and give them proper accommodations.

    And you see that Dr. Georges? Come see me and come live with me is a real ting dat. Everybody know this man is a problem!
    But nobody ain’t want to touch him cause a lodge man that. But He is the DEVIL. Fired twice from Hospital- and now the PH team has blatantly said the man is abusive and needs to go. And nobody ain’t want to touch it.

    A team of females being perpetually victimized by a male. And everybody sweeping it under the rug.

    He has told the staff that when he shake the barrel- dem better hope they on his side. Not to mention the nasty emails, the condescending remarks and messages that I have personally seen- it’s them that need leaking!

    Where is the justice?

    But mind I waiting cause I watching her health. It’s only then I coming guns a blazing.

    And if i get my hands on them I leaking everything.

    • lol (08/03/2022, 16:42) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Somebody call mental health. That lady and her mother are clearly deranged.
      • Curious (08/03/2022, 20:47) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Who lady and her mother? Sounds very very specific-like you know a lot. Tell us more. Cause nurses protesting, Public health protesting hmmm. Guess all the staff need mental health right? GTFOH
      • lol (09/03/2022, 12:20) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        The good doctor is that you? Trying to undermine your staff again
  • Bout Time (08/03/2022, 21:52) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Resolve what. We know that is pure fabrication. They probably screwing over the “small” faction that dared to stand against them. All these ppl good for is trodding all over people’s rights. But who feels it knows eh?


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