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‘I will maintain my integrity, never lose my passion’- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first woman to be promoted to Superintendent of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Virgin Gordian Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, was showered with praises and congratulatory messages when the RVIPF held a celebrated event in Vanterpool’s honour at the Police Canteen, Road Town Police Station on July 12, 2016.
‘Together We Stand’ group seeking to make a difference in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With their aim being to bring about the changes they wish to see in the Virgin Islands community, a number of young people have formed themselves into a group known as Together We Stand (TWS).
TRW takes Road Safety talks to Summer Wellness Camp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tola Race Wars (TRW) spoke this morning, July 12, 2016 with a group of children attending a social emotional skills camp by the Wellness Centre being held in the BVI Red Cross Headquarters building. The objective of the presentation was to promote road safety and prevent children from developing harmful road habits.
Calypsonian 'speaks out' against sexual harassment in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calypsonians are often referred to as social commentators, who ‘speak out’ against social and political ills of a society. This is exactly what well known calypsonian Queen Shereen (born Shereen Flax) was about when the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Calypso Elimination was held at the Tortola Pier Park parking lot on Saturday July 9, 2016.
Territory Day not that important- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hoping that Culture Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn will not be stubborn but rather embrace his idea, radio talk show host and former civil servant, Doug Wheatley believes there should be a public holiday to celebrate the return of the Legislative Council to the Virgin Islands more than 65 years ago.
VI women salute Jacqueline E. Vanterpool on historic appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The recent historic appointment of Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool to the position of Superintendent of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has seen many extending congratulations to the former Chief Inspector, who is an admirable and respected Virgin Islander.
Large amounts of garbage removed from mangroves behind Festival Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The mangroves behind the Festival Grounds have been the subject of wanton abuse, especially when there are activities at the said venue.
Homosexuality is everywhere in the VI - Bishop John I Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “It’s in our schools; it’s in our churches. You are coming up on the ferry from St Thomas you see woman holding woman’s hand; some kissing. It has changed the way we look at life in terms of relationships in public settings even and it is impacting our society,” Leader of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff's Bottom, Bishop John I. Cline told the Morning Ride Show with Paul ‘Gadiethz’ Peart on 103.7 FM on June 23, 2016.
VI women to get ‘unapologetically selfish’ for one weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A bevy of mainly professional women last evening, June 21, 2016 converged at the J.R. O’Neal Botanical Garden in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola, where their deep yearning for some ‘me time’ were given a jump start as prospective attendees of the 2016 edition of the international renowned women’s retreat, “Restoration Weekend”.
Carvin Malone is Lions’ President for 3rd time
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Members, friends and family of the Lions Club of Tortola surrounded and cheered on Mr Carvin Malone when he was installed as the club president last night, June 18, 2016 at Maria's by the Sea.
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