The Ministry of Health and Social Development is asking the community to do their part to help promote medicine safety by reporting adverse drug reactions.
Local pharmacies are advised to remove recalled products from shelves, while consumers are asked to discontinue use amidst the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall on eye drops.
Topic: Airports, Health and Safety, Safety in Public Buildings | Posted By: kfrett
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 - 10:59am
Managing Director at the BVI Airports Authority Mr. Kurt Menal is addressing concerns raised on social media regarding the recent active shooter drill that took place at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Topic: Environmental Health, Health and Safety, Waste Management | Posted By: sdavis
Friday, 18 August 2023 - 11:20am
The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide environmentally sound waste oil management services in partnership with the department to the Territory for six months.
Topic: Fire and Rescue, Health and Safety, Waste Management | Posted By: DSmith
Sunday, 30 July 2023 - 4:57pm
New protocols implemented by the Department of Waste Management have led to early notification and action to address smoke and fire at the Virgin Gorda Landfill.
Topic: Child Protection, Health and Safety | Posted By: alsmith
Thursday, 27 July 2023 - 2:59pm
Minster for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley is calling on all parents and festival-goers to keep the Territory’s children safe during the Emancipation Festival celebrations.
Topic: Health and Safety, Training | Posted By: alsmith
Friday, 21 July 2023 - 3:12pm
The Environmental Health Division will be hosting its final virtual Food Handlers Training course for the month of July on Tuesday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m.