Repair works are now underway on the roof of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic, marking an important step toward strengthening and improving healthcare facilities on Virgin Gorda. Photo: Facebook

In a Facebook post, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said the roof-repair project is expected to take approximately two and a half months to complete, subject to favourable weather and the absence of unforeseen conditions. Officials have shared photographs showing progress at the clinic as the works continue. Photo: Facebook

The roof repairs follow the signing of a $562,100 contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Professional Roofing Ltd. in August 2026. The contract was awarded to modernise and repair the clinic’s roof, which had been associated with leaks and service disruptions at the facility. Photo: Facebook

In a Facebook post, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said the roof repair project is expected to take approximately two and a half months to complete, subject to favourable weather and the absence of unforeseen conditions. Officials have shared photographs showing progress at the clinic as the work continues.

Project addressing longstanding roof issues

The project forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain and modernise the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic, a key healthcare facility serving residents of Virgin Gorda. The repairs are intended to address longstanding roof issues and support the delivery of safer, more reliable health services to the community.

The post added, “We appreciate everyone’s patience and support as the work continues,” officials stated. “We look forward to sharing the completed project with you.”

The roof repair follows the signing of a $562,100 contract between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Professional Roofing Ltd. in August 2026. The contract was awarded to modernise and repair the clinic’s roof, which had been associated with leaks and service disruptions at the facility.

Once completed, the project is expected to improve the condition of the facility and contribute to more dependable healthcare services for residents of Virgin Gorda.