The Health, Safety and Wellness Committee is inviting all persons to attend the Opening Ceremony and to view the exhibition for the observation of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, on Tuesday April 28 at 9:30 a.m.

A case study to evaluate the Territory’s implementation of the ‘Port of Spain Declaration’ was facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Social Development this week.

The study is part of Government’s continued efforts to reduce chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Territory.

The Environmental Health Division is informing and reminding the public that Blue Bell Creameries has recalled its ice cream products from grocery retailers and store shelves worldwide.

The community of Virgin Gorda is being urged to join the Social Development Department in rallying against child abuse on April 24.

Students in the Virgin Islands are to benefit from a programme that promotes the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviours as the Government embarks on a Healthy Schools Intervention Programme.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is collaborating with the Ministry of Health and Social Development to introduce this programme into the primary schools curriculum during the 2015-2016 school year beginning with Grades 2 and 3.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has teamed up with UMI Fashions to present the Fitness Movement Challenge “Top Stepper” competition.

According to Programme Coordinator, Mr. Jason Rubaine persons desirous of being the “top stepper” will have to accumulate no less than 20,000 steps within a 24 hour period to qualify.

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Division of the Social Security Board has partnered with Baptist Health International of Florida to strengthen its overseas network to enable seamless and affordable transfer of patients for medical care.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to organise walks and physical activity events in celebration of Physical Activity Day, Monday, April 6.

Hundreds gathered on Monday, March 30, to witness history in the making as Government signed a contract and broke ground for the construction of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre in Virgin Gorda.

My Fellow Virgin Islanders and friends, today is an exciting day for the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, and for the people of Virgin Gorda in particular, as it marks a crucial milestone in our quest to strengthen the delivery of health services on the Sister Islands. As we gather here to witness the Contract Signing and Ground Breaking for the Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre, we are witnessing a very big step towards our dream of a world-class healthcare system, and better health outcomes for the people of the Virgin Islands.