BVI Nurses Association President Wins Regional Award
BVI Nurses Association President Rosa Ravariere-Seaman has received the prestigious Josefa Wouter Professional Organization Leadership Award at the Caribbean Nurses Organisation Conference. The honour recognises her dedicated service and leadership within the nursing profession across the Virgin Islands and the wider Caribbean. Mrs. Ravariere-Seaman was also re-elected as Assistant Treasurer of the regional body for a second consecutive term.
President of the BVI Nurses Association, Mrs. Rosa Ravariere-Seaman, has been honoured with the prestigious Josefa Wouter Professional Organization Leadership Award. The accolade was presented during the Caribbean Nurses Organisation Conference, recognising her outstanding leadership, dedication, and significant contributions to the nursing profession in the British Virgin Islands and across the wider Caribbean region.
In addition to receiving the distinguished award, Mrs. Ravariere-Seaman secured re-election as Assistant Treasurer of the regional organisation, marking her second consecutive term in the executive role. Her continued appointment to the regional board reinforces the Territory's influential voice in shaping regional nursing policies and standards.
Ravariere-Seaman on her achievements, noting that the international recognition reflects the meaningful impact Virgin Islands nurses make across the region. Ravariere-Seaman on her well-deserved honour, highlighting her steadfast leadership and enduring service to community healthcare both locally and regionally.
Established in 1980 in memory of former Caribbean Nurses Organisation President Josefa Wouter, the award honours individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service within national and regional nursing bodies. It specifically celebrates lasting contributions to nursing education, professional practice, advocacy, and initiatives that improve health outcomes across Caribbean communities.
Ravariere-Seaman was part of a seven-member delegation representing the BVI Nurses Association at the regional conference. The delegation also included Vice President Jenuel McSheene, Secretary Ghislaine Olive, Treasurer Avalina Valrose, and members Rupertha Ephraim, Gretchen Hodge-Penn, and Sandrine Phipps.
Convening under the theme, Sustaining Nursing Excellence: Advancing the Human, Scientific and Technological Innovations in Care, the conference gathered nursing leaders, educators, practitioners, students, and policymakers from 19 Caribbean nations and territories to discuss strategies for strengthening healthcare delivery.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development reaffirmed its commitment to supporting nursing professionals across the Territory, noting the critical role they play in advancing healthcare standards and enhancing patient care throughout the Virgin Islands.
Primary source: BVI Government