Senior Citizens’ Month 2026 was officially declared open Friday during an Opening Ceremony held at New Life Baptist Church, marking the start of a month dedicated to celebrating and supporting the Territory’s elderly population.This year also marks the 37th anniversary of the observance in the Virgin Islands, highlighting a longstanding commitment to honouring and uplifting seniors across the Territory. Observed under the theme “Champion Your Health,” the ceremo...

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strengthening the delivery of asthma care with the implementation of a Medication Utilization Review. The Ministry has partnered with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, Pooled Procurement Service (OECS/PPS) to conduct the review and they will also be responsible for analyzing the data.A Medication Utilization Review (MUR), also referred to as a Drug Utilization Review (DUR), is a structured and ongoing quality improvement process c...

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Law enforcement officers throughout the Public Service have strengthened their response capacity with the successful completion of the Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Advanced First Aid Training Course, facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) as part of an ongoing training programme for law enforcement and border control agencies. The training, held from 13th to 24th April 2026, saw over 45 public officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Serv...

The Department of Culture has announced its support of a new book to be launched here on 30th April: “Healing the Caribbean: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Preventing Noncommunicable Diseases.”Authored by Dr Magdalina Jean-Louis, a Registered Nurse, Midwife, and Health Educator, this publication comes at a critical juncture as the Caribbean continues to face a rising tide of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).Deputy Director of Culture, Ms Anne Lennard, said this is an ...

The Police are at it again.  They are harassing and threatening the fishermen in Carrot Bay for practicing their trade.(Our fight is not with the Police.  They are doing their jobs.)To begin with, the law that deprives the fishermen of their livelihood is unjust.  It has no backing in local studies nor scientific data.  Yet it prohibits them from improving their chances in the deep by forbidding the use of scuba gear and fishing guns.  Government compensation for ta...

Hello You! That special day is almost here. The one celebrated around the world proudly and boldly because of the meaning. Mother's day! May each and every one of you enjoy this weekend and look at your creation with love. Show them love. Treat them with love and celebrate your strength.  Motherhood, the right way.Mother’s Day is going to arrive softlywrapped in flowers,Sunday dinners,tiny hands, grown hugsold memories,and the quiet weight of becoming.And somewhere betwe...

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