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Leeann Forbes laid to rest May 5, 2018 in Sea Cows Bay
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- It was another sad day and another funeral on Tortola today Saturday May 5, 2018 when a large number of persons turned up to celebrate the life of former civil servant, mother, sister and aunt, Ms Leeann Forbes.
VI to observe first Flood Protection Awareness Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The territory is preparing to observe its very first ‘Flood Protection Awareness Week’ which is aimed to educate persons on how to protect themselves, property and businesses against floods.
Projects 'earmarked' for 5th District some 4 budgets ago not done- Hon Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Known for being very vocal on issues that affect the territory and her district, Honourable Delores Christopher, Deputy Speaker and Fifth District Representative, made a strong call for her district to get more attention, adding that projects earmarked for her district years ago are yet to be undertaken or completed.
'I don’t want this life no more'- Troubled youth Raheem J. Hodge aka 'Rusty'
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - It was a heartbreaking but yet uplifting moment when a Raheem J. Hodge aka 'Rusty', feeling inspired by a motivational speech by world renowned Billionaire P.A. gave a brief testimony about the wrong path in which he is heading and admitted that he wants to make a change.
Hon Fahie accuses Education Minister of signing fake contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tired of false promises from the government of the day, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Opposition Leader and First District Representative, accused Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), for signing “fake contracts” in December 2017 to repair a school which he pointed out was “illegal”.
Ellen L. Benjamin-Skelton, Mother of Gov’t Minister & PWD Director passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Family, friends and persons from all walks of life are mourning the passing last week of Ellen L. Benjamin-Skelton, regarded as the matriarch of the Skelton family.
Grand celebration to honour McMaster & other VI athletes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To pay tribute to gold medalist in the 400m hurdle, Kyron A. McMaster and the other Virgin Islands athletes who represented the territory at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia, the government is planning an official celebration.
SDD decorates portion of dual carriageway median for Child Abuse Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - If you happened to pass in the area of the James Walter Francis Drive Dual Carriageway today, April 24, 2018, you would have noticed the small portion of decoration placed there by the Social Development Department (SDD) to celebrate April as Child Abuse Month.
Using Racism, Labour & Immigration to shatter the Golden Rule
Alred C. Frett
Disappointing our Forefathers:
These rough times are getting rougher and more rather than less we find ourselves complaining about the problems we experience and the pains we face… We allow ourselves no time for concern about others as we totally reject the idea that our own actions or inaction may be the root cause of our problems – Instead, we have become consumed by our own perceived social status and self-importance
Accomplished statesman M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE laid to rest
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Proverbs Chapter 22:1 says: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” The late former Deputy Governor Mr M. Elton Georges CMG, OBE seemed to have chosen wisely during his life on earth.
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