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NHI Expected To Secure Long Term Social And Economic Benefits

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 5:30pm

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton has stated that the National Health Insurance, through pooled contributions, is not only more cost effective and affordable for the wider population, but will have significant long-term social and economic benefits for the Virgin Islands.

TVET Apprenticeship Programme Registrations Ends Tomorrow

Thursday, 3 September 2015 - 10:45am

Young persons in the Virgin Islands are encouraged to register for the ninth cohort of the TVET Apprenticeship Programme for Fall 2015 as registration ends Friday, September 4.          

Health Ministry Seeks Chronic Disease Self-Management Leaders

Wednesday, 2 September 2015 - 2:00pm

A training workshop will be held in October for individuals who are interested in leading workshops on chronic disease self-management in the community.

Premier Smith Pledges Us$100,000 To Dominica Relief Efforts

Wednesday, 2 September 2015 - 9:45am

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has joined the international community in a demonstration of solidarity for the island of Dominica, and has pledged US$100,000.00 towards relief efforts on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands. 

Teachers Meet To Strategise Execution Of Healthy School Initiative

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 5:00pm

Teachers of Physical Education and Grades 2 and 3 met at a two day workshop to strategise and find effective ways to implement the ‘healthy lifestyle school intervention programme’ in schools across the Territory.

Mr. Paul Webster QC Appointed To Act As Justice Of Appeal

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 4:30pm

His Lordship the Honourable Mr. Justice Paul Webster QC has been appointed by the Judicial and Legal Services Commission to act as Justice of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court for a period of three years effective September 1, 2015. 

Ministry Of Health To Host Medicine Supply Management Workshop

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 3:15pm

A workshop to build on the general principles of procurement, and inventory control in the medicine supply chain management in the Virgin Islands will be held next week. 

Two New Appointments For Police Service Commission

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 1:30pm

Local Attorney at law, Ms. Fiona Forbes, has been appointed to the post of Chairman of the Police Service Commission, while, Barrister and former law enforcement officer, Mr. Kendell Mills, was appointed a member of the Police Service Commission effective August 6.

Premier’s Office Endorses Upcoming Adult Enrichment Seminar

Tuesday, 1 September 2015 - 1:15pm

This year’s event is scheduled from September 7 to September 11, and again from September 21 to September 25. It will be followed by an awards ceremony for participants on Sunday, September 27, to be held under the patronage of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE.

Asthma Education Workbook Series Now Available To The Public

Monday, 31 August 2015 - 12:30pm

Parents and caregivers of children with asthma can now access educational materials referred to as “Asthma Education 101” being offered by the Ministry of Health and Social Development to assist in the management of asthma.

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