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FCCA & Diamonds International partner for Annual Gift Exchange

-100 children received gifts @ YEP Centre
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) held its Annual Gift Exchange in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Monday, December 16, 2024. Photo: Facebook
100 children received gifts at the FCCA’s Annual Gift Exchange at the YEP Centre. Photo: Facebook
100 children received gifts at the FCCA’s Annual Gift Exchange at the YEP Centre. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) held its Annual Gift Exchange in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Monday, December 16, 2024.

FCCA member cruise line MSC Virtuosa Cruise’s crew brought holiday cheer and joy to 100 children at the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) Centre.

Diamonds International partnered with the FCCA and MSC Virtuosa Cruise purchasing and donating 100 gifts which they said were to “brighten the holiday season”, in a social media post.

Also present were Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley along with other House of Assembly members and Santa Clause.

Almost 7000 children to be gifted this holiday season across FCCA member destinations

The FCCA has been partnering with its members and local groups in Florida and 33 Caribbean and Latin American destinations for the Annual Gift Exchange for twenty years.

According to the FCCA’s website the FCCA Foundation contributes toys specially selected by destination partners for appropriate age groups and gender. Member Lines then load the gifts onboard their ships and transport them to participating destinations, where festivities are arranged, complete with food, drinks and appearances including Santa and Disney characters.

3 Responses to “FCCA & Diamonds International partner for Annual Gift Exchange”

  • Buddha (17/12/2024, 09:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The shear look of excitement on those little bright faces warmed my heart especially during these difficult times. Thanks to DI, MSC & YEP for making this possible.

    Go YEPPIES!!
  • Xxx (17/12/2024, 12:12) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    everyone wants there 2 mins and vino is giving it
  • 911 (17/12/2024, 17:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good stuff as usual


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