On this International Women’s Day 2010, I honour and salute all of the women of the Virgin Islands. Let us together celebrate our achievements – however great; however small, and in whatever pursuit of life.... Full story »
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Dancia Penn-Sallah has said the new incinerator alone cannot solve the solid waste and disposal in the Territory.... Full story »
The Ministry of Health does not routinely inspect containers imported with food items, according to the Virgin Islands Port Health report. Furthermore, the Ministry only becomes involved when the Customs Department or a consignee suspects a problem with a shipment.... Full story »
Health officials are awaiting a proposal from the new Peebles Hospital contractor, Mirsand-Carimex-Quantum, regarding the manner in which the plumbing, electrical and mechanical aspects of the project will be rectified.... Full story »
Thursday, February 25 – All persons accessing services from Community Clinics and Peebles Hospital are asked to present a valid, government issued picture identification upon registration. If insured, clients should submit their insurance cards along with the identification.... Full story »
Architects have started reviewing the Clinical Phase of the commissioning of the new Peebles Hospital, according to representative of Inter-Health Canada, Dr. Eric Parsons.... Full story »
There is no protocol for the inspections of aircraft in the Territory, according to information recorded in the Virgin Islands Port Health Report, which was presented to the House of Assembly recently. ... Full story »
Monday, February 15 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has challenged allegations of “conflict of interest and fake pandemic” in connection with its 2009 classification of the H1N1 Influenza A virus as a worldwide pandemic.... Full story »
Friday, February 15 – The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) launched its Employee Handbook on Wednesday, 10th February, 2010 and seized the opportunity to reemphasize the importance of confidentiality by having employees retake the oath of secrecy.... Full story »
Photo caption: Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Social Development Honourable Dancia Penn, OBE, QC (left) received a courtesy visit today (Friday, 12 February, 2010) from Dr. Mary Collins, Director of the Secretariat for the British Columbia Healthy Living Alliance. Dr. Collins’ February 8-12 visit as a technical consultant, to the Government of the Virgin Islands, is facilitated by the World Health Organisation’s collaborating centre for non-communicable diseases in Canada.... Full story »
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