AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Policy Priorities: BVI Health Minister Vincent O. Wheatley says the Premier’s upcoming State of the Territory Address should focus on two top items: progress on health infrastructure and what the government will do about derelicts, plus updates for vulnerable groups through social protection and system grants. Power & Care Disruption: WAPA CEO Karl Knight blamed a failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant for St. Thomas/St. John outages that disrupted government operations, delayed services, and postponed a Legislature health committee hearing. Clinic Upgrades: The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency signed a $463,087.20 contract for renovations to the Major Peebles Wing Clinics’ lobby at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital, supporting the Health Services Authority infrastructure improvement programme. Public Health Safety: A local pharmacy anniversary raffle also supported health causes, with $1,000 cheques presented to groups including the BVI Diabetic Association and BVI Cancer Society. Community Wellness: Seniors’ Month programming in Tortola included a Family Feud Seniors’ Edition where Carrot Bay’s “Creme of the Crop” team won, with the Minister of Health linking events to healthy, active ageing. Injury Response: A serious pedal cyclist crash in Tortola sent a rider with head injuries and a broken leg to Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital after EMT stabilization.
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