The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to beware of hypertension, a disease also called the “silent killer,” as they launch a hypertension awareness campaign.

Representatives from the Housing Recovery Unit will return to Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, May 2 to continue to provide support to persons in need of housing assistance.

Homeowners in the Virgin Islands are reminded that they are required to provide the following documentation with their applications for the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

Minister for Health and Social Development has said that timely vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to protect families and the community from a long list of potentially life-threatening illnesses.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertains a courtesy visit by Miss World International 2017, Miss Manushi Chhillar on February 27.

A catch-up immunisation clinic will be held on Tuesday December 19 at the Road Town Health Centre.

Owners of pharmacies are reminded to ensure that registered pharmacists and not pharmacy technicians are to dispense medication to the public.

The Environmental Health Division is notifying the public that Sarbrett Beef Franks BS (8/1), EST/PLANT NUMBER 8854 is being recalled due to contamination by bone fragments and possibly other extraneous materials.

Public and private healthcare providers have received training on improving the surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the instillation and practice of WHONET.

My Fellow citizens and residents of the Virgin Islands,

I come before you today at the mid-way point of this Government’s term.

I want to take this moment to update you on the progress we have achieved toward fulfilling the promises and commitments we made when you entrusted us to lead.