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. …
June 3, 2022
March 9, 2022
VI cycling programme launches
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 …
November 22, 2021
EDITORIAL: As tourists return, Covid rules still essential
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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August 20, 2021
EDITORIAL: Incentives a good bet to boost vaccine pace
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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June 21, 2020
Health training to start next week
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 …
March 16, 2020
EDITORIAL: As virus fallout arrives, leaders should look abroad
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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February 18, 2020
EDITORIAL: Prepare, but don’t panic, as coronavirus spreads
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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July 15, 2019
HSD to promote healthy lifestyle choices
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 …