AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLandfill Health: Health Minister Vincent Wheatley apologized to First District residents over persistent smoke from Pockwood Pond, saying the government will test a new approach to control it. He cautioned that it has not yet been proven to work. Healthcare Workforce: The government says doctors, nurses and other public health workers will receive phased salary increases in 2027 to help recruit and retain staff, though the amounts and timing remain unclear. Health Funding: The proposed 2027 budget allocates $87.1 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Development. The BVI Cancer Society says it receives the government’s lowest subvention. Healthy Ageing: The Centenarian Grant will rise from $5,000 to $10,000 for eligible Virgin Islanders. Belonger centenarians will receive official recognition but are not eligible for the cash grant.
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