AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCancer Support: The BVI Cancer Society says it receives the lowest government subvention among non-profits, despite rising demands from patients and families. President Gloria Fahie says the group relies on fundraising and a committed team to keep assistance going. Waste and Health: Health Minister Vincent Wheatley says the Pockwood Pond incinerator will be repaired and another, larger unit procured. Residents have been seeking relief from smoke as the site’s waste problems raise environmental and health concerns. Health System Funding: A flexible funding model is proposed for the BVI Health Services Authority as part of broader reforms to healthcare financing, NHI, governance and care delivery. NHI Contributions: Employers, self-employed people and other defaulters can apply for the Social Security and NHI amnesty, which may waive penalties and surcharges; the programme ends December 31. Dengue Testing: A local lab has begun testing for dengue, ending waits of one to two months for results in the Virgin Islands.
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