BVIHSA SHINES A LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has proudly joined in the support of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in a collaborative effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a media release BVIHSA said, “Under the guidance of our Acting CEO and Medical Advisor to VIAA, Dr. June … Continued

KINISHA FORBES APPOINTED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME STRATEGY AT RDA

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department. … Continued

CHINNERY IS NEWEST RECIPIENT OF SOCIAL HOME

In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Ministry of Health and Social Development recently handed over the keys to a new home to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Miss Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who … Continued

UN ASSOCIATE MEMBERS READY FOR 4TH SIDS CONFERENCE IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

The Associate Members of the United Nations (UN) regional commissions in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Pacific have indicated their readiness for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda from 27th–30th May 2024. The representatives of Aruba, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Cook Islands and Guadeloupe at … Continued

REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA

Up to 55 million projected dementia cases by 2050 could be delayed or avoided. Despite advances in drug development, the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association(VIAA) and Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) warns that risk reduction remains the only proven prevention tool VIAA and ADI are calling on governments to urgently fund more research on risk-reduction, introduce strategies, … Continued

RIDDIM UP BARTENDING AND 1-800 BARTENDING SCHOOL GRADUATES 8 BARTENDERS

Riddim Up Bartending School has just completed another highly successful course with eight students graduating after successful completing requirements. The cohort of graduates who are now certified bartenders are: Frances de Castro, Diondra Hodge, Jubal Jones, Jieunick Mingo, Janeive Green Dandy, Natoya Green, Garth Dandy, and Darren Henry.   The course has been designed to … Continued