The Pediatric Wing at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital on Tortola has benefitted from a bed linen donation. The donation was made at the medical facility recently. Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone expressed gratitude for the gesture. […]
Archive for November, 2019
Eight officers undergo 6-week course in close protection skills | Trained to int’l standard
Eight police officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are now trained to the international standards for close protection, after recently completing a six-week Close Protection Training Course in Bermuda. This is according to a RVIPF media release […]
Over 14 months without wages has been ‘tough’, says Prospect Reef security guard
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Surviving without a salary in the British Virgin Islands for more than 14 months has been described as ‘tough’ by a security officer guarding the dilapidated Prospect Reef Hotel. Speaking to BVI News on […]
Premier dodges commitment on pre-election promise to give PAC more powers
Now that he has has been elected into government, it appears Premier Andrew Fahie is steering clear of giving any concrete commitment to his pre-election promise to give the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) special powers that would ensure accountability within […]
New policy: Hand-foot-and-mouth disease must now be reported to health authorities
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is now classified as a notifiable disease in the British Virgin Islands. A notifiable disease is any health-related condition that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. According to National Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley, prior to […]
Main Hospital to be assessed in February 2020 | Not an easy process, says administrators
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital is aiming to undergo its next phase of accreditation from February 3 to 7 next year. “On February 3rd, DNV will come in. That is Det Norske Veritas, and they will do their initial […]
BVIAA receives new high jump bed from local company after 2 years of doing without
The BVI Athletic Association (BVIAA) is elated to have high jump equipment back in their possession following a recent donation from local business, JOMA Properties Ltd. President of the BVIAA Steve Augustine was among some of the officials who were […]
Chronic disease the leading cause of deaths in the BVI
Statistics have shown that chronic diseases have been the leading cause of deaths in the British Virgin Islands over the last decade. This is according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Dr Ronald Georges. […]
Residents should be able to seek recourse from public service, not ‘white house on the hill’
Governor Augustus Jaspert said he believes residents of the British Virgin Islands would be better served if there are functioning institutions where persons can seek recourse other than at his office. Responding to questions from members of the media during […]
Hold gov’t accountable for the yet-to-be-delivered Freedom of Information Act
Residents of the British Virgin Islands should hold their elected representatives accountable for the constantly promised and yet-to-be-delivered Freedom of Information Act, Governor Augustus Jaspert has said. The Act has been a constant fixture in the Speech from the Throne […]
