CABINET NOTES: The Minister for Health, the Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph informed Cabinet of a deeply concerning incident involving the soon-to-be-opened pharmacy at the Villa Polyclinic, which was recently broken into and completely looted.
The theft has resulted in a delay in the launch of pharmacy services, which were intended to serve residents of the Point, Villa, and surrounding communities with much-needed access to medications and healthcare support.
In response, the Cabinet has issued a directive mandating the immediate installation and enhancement of modern surveillance systems at all government and public facilities to safeguard public infrastructure and assets.
Priority buildings for security upgrades include:
- Health clinics
- Government offices
- Public schools
- Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Facilities already equipped with surveillance systems will undergo assessments to determine whether upgrades or expansions are necessary to meet current security standards.
This decisive action reflects the Government’s commitment to protecting public resources and ensuring that essential services are delivered to communities without disruption or compromise.