As your Minister responsible for Health and Social Services in these Virgin Islands, I must inform you that diabetes is one of the most common and costly health challenges facing the Territory today.  

Prayers will be offered for the children of the Territory as the Government of Virgin Islands remains committed to their safety and protection through a Call to Pray radio programme in observance of World Day of Prayer and Action for Children and Universal Children’s Day.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton was commended for the British Virgin Islands’ progress towards an universal health system by Dr. Godfrey Xuereb, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging parents to remain vigilant as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is on the rise in the Territory.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is pictured with colleague Heads of Government following an opening ceremony of the 62^nd Meeting of the OECS Authority in Roseau, Dominica. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is in Dominica for the 62^nd Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority being held from November 17 to November 20. 

Inspired by the Healthy Lifestyle School Intervention programme, the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School conducted an activity involving the entire school in celebration of World Diabetes Day.

Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton entertained courtesy visits from Premier and Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Dr. the Honourable Rufus W. Ewing of Turks and Caicos on November 16, 2015.

The Environmental Health Division will be hosting their annual Food Handlers’ Training for food handlers residing and/or working on Jost Van Dyke on Monday, November 16, 2015.

The Environmental Health Division will be visiting the island of Anegada on November 09, 11 and 13 to conduct food premises inspection and food handler sessions in preparation for Lobster Fest 2015.