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May 12, 2023

At dumpsite, ministers promise better, but incinerator still down

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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by FREEMAN ROGERS
dumpsite tour
March 27, 2023

Men’s health fair coming this weekend

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
January 27, 2023

14 graduate from home care programme

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
November 10, 2022

Public urged to learn about diabetes

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
October 7, 2022

Public sector celebrates health

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 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 3, 2022

Caribbean preps for monkeypox

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. …

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by Dana Kampa
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 …

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by Dana Kampa
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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by BVI Beacon
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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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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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by BVI Beacon
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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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

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