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After two cases of measles were discovered in the Turks and Caicos Islands in early May, Virgin Islands health officials are taking steps to prevent an outbreak here. Since the …
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Can small island developing states like the Virgin Islands meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030? This question is among the main discussion topics on the agenda this …
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The East End Police Station closed Friday until further notice because of the government’s ongoing sewage works in the parking lot adjacent to the facility, police announced last week. “These …
Two new ambulances have been added to the fleet operated by the BVI Health Services Authority, the agency announced Tuesday. One of the vehicles was funded by the Ministry of …
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Cycling enthusiast Barry Jones is back promoting biking skills in the territory. A new year of Mr. Jones’ “Learn to Cycle” programme began on Sunday at the Festival Village Grounds …
Providing health care in the Caribbean is becoming more complex as small countries attempt to retain staff, contend with cancers and other noncommunicable diseases, and keep hospital services financially viable. …
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Faced with complaints about smelly public water on Virgin Gorda, government announced Sept. 1 that it had resolved the problem by flushing waterlines and cleaning sargassum from Handsome Bay near …
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Seven days before the general election, Dr. Karl Dawson stood outside the House of Assembly to protest burning at the Pockwood Pond dump that had been sending clouds of acrid …
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Men in the territory, especially ages 40 and up, will be offered a host of free health services in the coming days as part of the annual BVI Red Cross …
Graduates of a three-month intensive course in home care facilitated by the BVI Red Cross accepted their certificates, joined in a song, and revelled in the camaraderie of their shared …
Despite a stormy start, more than two dozen people joined the Elton Georges Annual Diabetes Run/Walk on Nov. 5 as Diabetes Awareness Month got under way. Racers started in the …
Dozens of public officers and other residents were busy catching the “wellness wave” on Monday afternoon during the Healthy by Design Wellness Fair. At one of several tents set up …
Monkeypox hasn’t yet been reported in the Caribbean, but with cases spreading to countries where it is typically not found, including the United States, regional health officials are taking precautions. …
Hoping to inspire excitement about cycling, Barry Jones has been spending his weekends helping people of all ages find their balance and learn the sport. On Feb. 27, 6-year-old Caleb …
Tourists are back, and the coming high season promises a big economic boost if the Virgin Islands can manage to stay safe and emerge from the pandemic without another major …
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We are greatly relieved that the number of active Covid-19 cases has fallen rapidly in recent weeks. But this good news has also brought a shadow of concern: Following a …
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On Tuesday, government launched a 10-week health programme targeted at preventing and managing chronic diseases, and encouraged residents to register for the first sessions starting next week on Virgin Gorda …
As the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads around the world, the Virgin Islands is already feeling the effects in a big way even though no cases have been confirmed here. Cruise ships …
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The entire community should be working together to prepare for the potential arrival of the coronavirus strain that has killed more than 1,000 people in a global outbreak originating in …
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The Ministry of Health and Social Development is partnering with the United States-based Lifestyle Medicine Institute to encourage Virgin Islands residents to take their health into their own hands to …