Community
Over 23 families in Huntums Ghut & Purcell devastated by floods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 23 families within the areas of Purcell Estate and Huntums Ghut were badly affected by the August 7, 2017 flash floods and are in dire need of assistance.
Floods, storms, & very human responses
Dickson Igwe
A tropical wave that dropped over 8 inches of rain on the Virgin Islands left Tortola severely damaged through flooding. The rain damage also exposed human frailty, nastiness, and courage.
'Let’s have aerial search for anyone trapped' – Resident
As word circulated about a near death experience of a woman who was trapped in her home for days and rescued yesterday August 10, 2017 by the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services, persons are now appealing to the authorities to conduct an aerial search for others likely trapped.
‘Pick up after yourself’- Concerned CGB resident
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable Orlando D. Smith, OBE recently called on residents to stop the improper dumping of garbage and keep the environment clean.
We don’t have a youth problem we have an adult problem- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The responsibility of raising children to become productive citizens of society is mainly on the shoulders of parents and not governments.
We must be the voices of abused children- Annie Malone-Frett
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), studies show that a quarter and a half of all children around the world reported severe and frequent physical abuse. In addition, 215 million children are involved in child labour; a form of child abuse.
UPDATE: Captain America steals the show @ CIL Soapbox Derby
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Captain America swept all aside to win the 2nd CIL Soapbox Derby held on the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Paraquita Bay Campus on Sunday July 9, 2017.
Kaidija Martin passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Her battle with Lupus is well known and so were her courage, charming personality and resilience.
Karia J. Christopher installed as new Rotary president
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Rotarians, family, friends and well-wishers came together for a wonderful evening as the Rotary Club of Tortola celebrated its fiftieth anniversary.
‘I thank God for the village because the village raised me’ –Ashaala S. Jenkins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “While my years in high school could have been perceived as the happiest years of my life, my years in high school were some of the darkest moments of my life. It was very hard for me to get through high school in 1992 to 1997.”
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