Community
'National Pledge coming' – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has disclosed government’s plan to have a National Pledge for the Virgin Islands as a further means of ensuring that a sense of patriotism and nationalism is developed.
‘Play more Christmas music!’ - 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A caller to the 3D Show hosted by Doug Wheatley on Friday evening December 18, 2015 lamented that for the Christmas season, musical bands and DJs in the territory are not playing Christmas music unless specifically requested to do so.
Child Santa? Jaleel F. Cameron presents Xmas gifts to Rainbow Children’s Home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Young Jaleel F. Cameron continues to lead the way with his humanitarian efforts as he recently used monies raised from selling bottled water on the roadways to buy gifts for children of the Rainbow Children’s Home in Lower Estate on the main island of Tortola.
A time for sharing! FSN receives food supplies from Vigilant Stars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Vigilant Stars, a benevolent organisation, on Wednesday December 16, 2015 handed over a quantity of food items to the Family Support Network (FSN) with a view to enabling the body to carry out its mandate to meet the needs of the less fortunate in the society, especially in light of the holiday season.
‘Reaching Out’ donates shot clocks to YEP Basketball Court
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Two young men considered progressive in the Virgin Islands community have donated two shot clocks for the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Basketball Court.
‘There is the possibility of changes to NHI’ – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith said there is the possibility that adjustments can be made with the National Health Insurance (NHI) in the face of criticism.
Rotary Sunrise & ASPS EarlyAct Club bring Xmas cheer @ Peebles Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town took on their usual annual feature of bringing Christmas cheer to patients, staff and otherwise visitors of Peebles Hospital on Wednesday December 9, 2015.
‘Am not one to bash but I will speak out on issues’- Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull
CANE GARDEN, BAY, Tortola, VI- Making it clear that he is not one to bash any person or department, Second District Representative Hon Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he will speak out on issues affecting his constituents so they know he is aware and make steps to have those addressed amicably.
Xmas lights along Waterfront Drive vandalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Not even a full 24 hours after they were installed, the Christmas lights put up along Water Front Drive were cut by vandals.
Xmas on De Castro Street kicks off today December 4, 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2nd annual Christmas on De Castro Street is underway today, December 4, 2015, in Road Town on the main island of Tortola.
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