The Ministry of Health and Social Development is increasing efforts to encourage residents of the Virgin Islands to be physically active as part of its BVI Moves programme.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported that there is a rise in sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases in the Territory and is encouraging the community to love safely, wrap it up and get tested in preparation for Valentine’s Day.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a “Working Towards Exemplary Workplace Ethics” workshop later this month.

The Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 has been assented to by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, modernizing the 2013 legislation to provide more inclusive and effective support.

Diabetes Month is observed every November, with World Diabetes Day observed on 14^th November. 

Officials from the Public Health Unit and the Environmental Health Division are uniting forces and forging an alliance with the community to reduce mosquito breeding.

Participants in the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment Programme (RATED) are featured as they embark on beautification projects throughout the Territory. 

Caribbean Wellness Day is being celebrated on Saturday September 14 under the theme “Power Through Collective Action.” 

The Environmental Health Division is reminding all food business proprietors that according to Part IX, Section 28 of the Public Health Food Hygiene Regulation, all food businesses must register with the Environmental Health Division to be inspected and licensed.