AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Services: BVIHSA says oxygen was available at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic when a patient in respiratory distress died, rejecting claims that a lack of oxygen caused the death. The Authority offered condolences and urged the public to respect the family’s privacy. Roadworks: Sewerage upgrades along Cane Garden Bay Road start Oct. 20, from Hodge’s Gas Station toward De Wedding. Drivers should expect single-lane traffic as crews install new sewer mains and pump stations. Public Safety: Police say a Long Bush search uncovered about 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine; a 42-year-old man has been charged. Separately, a Long Bush man faces multiple charges after police say they found a firearm at a nightclub. Food Security: Premier Natalio Wheatley urged residents and businesses to buy locally produced food, saying government investment in agriculture and fisheries is part of reducing dependence on imports. Arts: The 284 Excellence Film Festival returns Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, with 30 submissions from 10 countries and territories, including the BVI.
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