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NEW PAHO CENTRE HONORS DR. CARISSA ETIENNE’S LEGACY IN CARIBBEAN HEALTH

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The Caribbean’s ability to respond swiftly and cohesively to health emergencies took a major step forward with the inauguration of the Carissa F. Etienne Emergency Operations Centre in Barbados on Wednesday. The new facility, housed within the Pan American Health Organization Barbados office, will serve as a regional hub for emergency response coordination across 13 … Continued

GOVERNMENT INCREASES GRANTS FOR SENIORS, LAUNCHES CENTENARIAN BENEFIT

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The Virgin Islands government has increased grants for the Territory’s senior citizens and introduced a special benefit for those reaching 100 years old. Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon. Vincent Wheatley, made the announcement during the launch of Senior Citizens Month. He praised the Social Development Department for honoring centenarians and emphasized the importance … Continued

NDP AND PVIM UNITE, BEGIN MOBILIZING FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS

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Elections are constitutionally due in the territory in 2027, but it seems the parties are getting themselves together. The ruling VIP administration has started a radio programme Virgin Islands Voice every First and Third Wednesdays, the newly formed Alliance also has a radio programme every Second and Fourth Wednesday and now the national Democratic Party, … Continued