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US Interior Department Invests in Coral Restoration Around the Virgin Islands
St. Thomas Source
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October 8, 2024
Coral Restoration Foundation diver attaches pieces of coral nursery form to encourage growth for transplanting back onto Long Reef. (Photo courtesy Alex Neufield for Coral Restoration Foundation) The U.S. Department of Interior announced last...
BVIHSA AND RDA PARTNER TO UPGRADE HOSPITAL
284 Media BVI
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February 13, 2025
In a significant step toward improving healthcare infrastructure in the Virgin Islands, the BVI Health Services Authority signed a multi-agreement with the Recovery and Development Agency on Monday, February 10, to facilitate much-needed...
Epstein followers in shambles as their conspiracies are falling apart
New York Post
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July 10, 2025
The doom-scrolling community is not happy. From basement bedrooms across the US comes the muffled sound of huffing and puffing. Reddit is ablaze with the anger of digital hysterics who haven’t seen sunlight in months. Why? Because their most...
Voices That Count Policy Forum Comes to Virgin Islands October
St. Thomas Source
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September 29, 2024
The Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (VIUCEDD) is set to host its annual Voices That Count Policy Forum, an event that brings together policymakers and people with disabilities to engage in dialogue...
Health of GERS has improved, Dawson says
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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The financial health of the government’s pension plan has improved, and Government Employees Retirement System Administrator Angel Dawson said during a Monday meeting of the Board of Trustees that he is hopeful recent lobbying efforts to increase...
Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital to receive upgrades through $100M loan
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A multi-agreement was signed between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for renovations and repairs at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital. During the ceremony on...
NEALY 500 MEN EXAMINED AT HEALTH FAIR
284 Media BVI
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February 11, 2025
Nearly 500 men from across the British Virgin Islands took advantage of free health screenings and prostate examinations at the recently concluded BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair and Prostate Screening event held on Virgin Gorda and Tortola. Now...
British Virgin Islands honors resilient centenarians
Loop News
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In a moving tribute to the enduring spirit of the Virgin Islands' elder population, the Territory celebrated National Centenarian Day on September 20th by honoring several individuals who have reached the remarkable milestone of a century or more....
Deputy Premier Urges PTIS Graduates to Embrace Change, Take Responsibility
Magnetic Media
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July 4, 2025
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – The Ministry of Health and Human Services was represented at the 2025 UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Public Health Conference held under the...
Ensuring a Healthier Environment
Caymanian Times
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February 10, 2025
A series of comprehensive training sessions to strengthen the capacity of environmental and technical officers in water quality monitoring, data analysis, and storage were recently concluded in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The Ministry of...
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over listeria concerns
KIII - Texas
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July 2, 2025
The products were shipped to retail locations across the country, to Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands. SAN FRANCISCO — Officials recalled hundreds of thousands of pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon Wednesday after a laboratory inspection...
Unlock Your Health With These TRICARE For Life Basics
DVIDS - Georgia
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February 13, 2025
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 02.13.2025 Courtesy Story FALLS CHURCH, Va. – As you age, it’s important to think about your future health needs. If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, TRICARE has you covered, if you take the appropriate...
Revised: 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands — September 16 – 20
St. Thomas Source
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September 17, 2024
Virgin Islands Legislature Building (Source file photo) Monday, September 16, 2024 Reserved for the Office of the Senate President Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Reserved for Constituent Meetings and Office Work Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Reserved...
Luis Hospital facing lawsuits by former VP of finance, patient's sister
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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Plaintiffs in two new lawsuits are seeking the court’s help in resolving serious claims against Luis Hospital on St. Croix, including a complaint by the hospital’s former senior vice president of finance, and a plea for medical records by the...
I work as a private chef on board a luxury yacht in the British Virgin Islands. Here's what I make for my guests in a day.
Business Insider
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September 20, 2024
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Staddon, a 31-year-old private chef who works onboard the Mucho Gusto, a luxury charter in the British Virgin Islands. It has been edited for length and clarity.I've been in the industry...
Residents urged to take advantage of Triple Assessment Breast Clinic
Virgin Islands News Online
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BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the services at the Triple Assessment Breast Clinic at Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) continues to spread the message-...
Over 300 men screened @ BVI Red Cross Men’s Health Fair so far
Virgin Islands News Online
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over three hundred men have been screened so far at the BVI Red Cross’ Biennial Men’s Health Fair. Executive Director of the BVI Red Cross Mrs Stacy C. Abraham told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) last evening, Friday,...
UK Virgin Islands launch digital transformation tender
Biometric Update
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September 16, 2024
Tourist hotspots Thailand, Sri Lanka, the Seychelles and the Virgin Islands are not just offering beaches and sunshine, they are also boosting their digital economy sectors. The British Virgin Islands has launched a tender seeking proposals to...
Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...
Rickey Singh Defended to Death Journalists’ Lifelong Right to Write for Rights!
The Voice
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July 9, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet I came to know of Rickey Singh in the mid-1970s, following his writings when the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), not-yet a decade old, was still grappling with charting a new and...