Children gathered at the back-to-school initiative in the First District on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Photo: Facebook

Residents of the First District and their representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court before the start of the 2024/2025 academic school year. Facebook

Some of the items distributed to students of the First District. Photo: Facebook

First District Representative Dr the Hon Karl Dawson said abut 150 students benefitted from the back-to-school initiative. Photo: Facebook

Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook

About 150 students benefited from the back-to-school event organised by Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1). Photo: Facebook

Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook

“I am grateful for the community support, the tremendous assistance of the Virgin Islands Party First District Committee, and donors from within and outside the district. Zubida O'Neal and Dr Thompkins gave great words of encouragement,” Dr Dawson said in a Facebook post.

Over 100 students benefited

The Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dawson, told our News Centre about 150 students beneffitted from the inititative.

The event was sponsored by Pussers Landing/One Mart Group of Companies, FLOW, CCT, A & D Bounce around and Things, Villas of Tortola, Voyage Charters, Dr Jerry Smith and Therapy Works, Erin Rentals, Sebastian’s by the Sea, De Coal Pot Restaurant, Island Services, Quick Bargains, Rite Way, Driftwood Spa, Tattoo’s Heavy Equipment, Josh Bakery, Mac's Restaurant, Kelly’s Ice, Jerry’s Car Rental, Kelly’s Superette, Lloyd Smith Construction, Shadow Dawson DJ Service and Super Shots, Dave Smith.