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BVIslanders targeted for new Peebles Hospital; authority defends management of current facility

Shooting down criticisms about its management of the current Peebles Hospital, the BVI Health Services Authority said it is capable of managing the additional duties expected with the completion of the new hospital. It also disclosed that BVIslanders on scholarships […]

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USA: Doctor of BVI parentage allegedly sold painkiller prescriptions

A Manhattan doctor (whose Tortola parentage has been confirmed by BVI News) was arrested for illegally selling prescriptions for millions of dollars worth of painkillers, authorities announced on

BVI’s first ever laser prostatectomy operation done at Bougainvillea Clinic

By Dr. Heskith Vanterpool On Friday, January 25, 2013 the BVI’s first ever laser prostatectomy operation, was successfully performed by Dr. Dwayne Thwaites, American Board Certified Urologist, at

Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Christopher Johnson joins Bougainvillea Clinic

Bougainvillea Clinic of Tortola BVI, is pleased to announce expansion of its services in plastic and reconstructive surgery with the addition of Dr. Christopher Johnson to the staff. Trained

New ambulances secured for Peebles Hospital

Described as “mini hospitals on wheels”, two modernised ambulances better equipped to cater to the growing emergency needs of the community were presented to the British Virgin Islands

Medical records will be secured, confidential – Health Authority

As the Health Services Authority prepares to complete its phased electronic information system by the end of April, it is trying to allay fears about privacy and the

Healthcare fee hike still on the cards; proposals submitted to ministry

The BVI Health Services Authority has taken another major step in its efforts to increase the cost of services offered at public health facilities across the territory. Chairman of

Baptiste promises improved services at Peebles Hospital

Constant complaints about relatively poor services at public health facilities like Peebles Hospital have left the Health Services Authority promising a turn-around in the new year. Recently appointed Health

National Health Insurance Will Ensure No One Goes Bankrupt Paying Medical Bills – Chief Medical Officer

August 2013 is the timeframe local officials have identified for the implementation of the national health insurance system, but it could take up to three months after the

BVI moves forward with national health insurance plan

ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The government of the British Virgin Islands continues to move forward with its plans to introduce and implement national health insurance (NHI) in the

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