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.

Coordinator Health Promotion Services and Focal Point for Non-Communicable Diseases, Ms. Ivy George presented a case study on behalf of British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee as part of the Long Term Athlete Development programme for system change. 

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to get tested as part of Regional Testing Day which will take place on June 29.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to consider whether they are positive or negative as two new cases of HIV have been reported for the year.

The public is notified that a voluntary recall for one lot (#HN0063) of Eliquis 5 mg tablets has been issued by Bristol-Myers Squibb. 

Nurses and Midwives practicing in the Territory must now follow a Code of Conduct and Ethics when serving the public.

Medical practitioners in the private and public sectors in the BVI, are invited to participate in a sexual health training workshop on May 30.

Medical practitioners in the Territory will receive free training in sexual health at a workshop on May 30.