The Government of the Virgin Islands ushered in the dawn of a new era in healthcare delivery, with the official opening and dedication of the New Peebles Hospital on December 17 at the Hospital Grounds. Several Government officials gave remarks including, His Excellency the Governor John Duncan, Honourable Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton and the Leader of Opposition Honuorable Ralph T. O’Neal.  Additional remarks were made by the Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board, Mr. John Cline and Rev. Selwyn Vanterpool officiated with the dedication prayer and blessing of the building (Photo Credit: Ronnielle Frazer/GIS)