Director of the Chronic Disease Research Centre, Dr. Alafia Samuels has said that heart and respiratory diseases, stroke, cancer and diabetes are significantly affecting the people of the Caribbean.

The Elmore Stoutt High School’s (ESHS) Lettsome House are the champions of the 46^th Annual Inter-House Track and Field Championships for a fourth consecutive year.

The Government of the BVI has been commended on its achievements as its health system is said to be setting the example for the Eastern Caribbean Region.

The Autism Centre’s Programme Director, Ms. Lorna Dawson is reminding the public that persons with Autism are not to be shunned or discriminated against as one cannot catch the disorder. 

Scooter riders are urged to practice safety on the Territory’s roads.

There has been a 40 percent increase in the number of cases of neglect, and sexual, physical and verbal abuse against the Territory’s children.

Researchers from the United States Geological Survey are looking at new evidence on Anegada to determine what caused an unusual flood from the sea that brought ashore large coral boulders around the 1400’s.

The Virgin Islands has officially begun the process for a National Physical Development Plan (NPDP).

The public is advised that the temporary ban placed on Grace Foods products has been removed.

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