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‘Village Missionary’ & Centenarian Robelteen Smith laid to rest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her walk on the earth was a long one but she did it in an upright, humble, sharing, caring and inspiring manner, according to most of the tributes made about the life of centenarian Robelteen Smith, who was laid to rest today, February 13, 2016 following viewing and funeral service at the Road Town Apostolic Faith Church.
VI’s oldest citizen Robelteen Smith passes at age 107
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has lost its oldest citizen, Robelteen Smith, who passed away at the grand old age of 107 on Thursday February 4, 2016.
UPDATE: The Late PI Leonard A. Fahie gets Military send off
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The strength of a family that is obviously closely knitted was displayed in various forms today March 15, 2014 at the funeral for the late Police Inspector Leonard A. Fahie.
UPDATE: Friends & family bid emotional farewell to ‘Truckman’ Chapman
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Tear stained faces filled the pews of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Carrot Bay today January 12, 2014, as hundreds of persons, including close friends and relatives, gathered at a thanksgiving service to celebrate the life of Jo-vahn A. Chapman aka Truckman.
UPDATE: Hundreds bid farewell to teacher Claudia S.R. Lettsome
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – As they paid their final respects today, it was both a sad and happy moment in the lives of the loved ones of the late Mrs Claudia Sybil Riene Lettsome.
Virgin Islands a no show at Nelson Mandela’s funeral
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While most of the World including the Heads of Governments of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) will be represented at the once in a life time event of the memorial service and funeral of the International freedom fighter and former South African President Nelson R. Mandela, the Virgin Islands will be absent.
UPDATE: Corrine S. Brewley gets colourful send-off; remembered as VIP stalwart
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At the request of the family of the late Ms Corrine S. Brewley, the Road Town Methodist was as that of a beautifully coloured garden as persons dressed in bright colours to pay their final respects to the beloved daughter of the Virgin Islands.
Heavy outpouring despite heavy downpour at funeral of Reeial A. George
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – Today November 2, 2013 hundreds braved the inclement weather conditions to pay their final respects to the former Minister of Government Mr Reeial A. George.
Reeial George Lying in State; Public paying respects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The general public has been paying respects to the late former Legislator Mr Reeial George who is currently Lying in State at the House of Assembly building in Road Town.
UPDATE: Relatives of Francis appeal for justice
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - The atmosphere in the Long Look community shifted into one of mourning this morning June 8, 2013 as the family, friends and relatives of the late Cornel Melbourne Francis paid their final respects to the murder victim.