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Members of HOA do see hope, joy & continued peace in VI - Hon. Vanterpool
Hon. Vanterpool said all across the world countries are going through difficult times and noted that in the past week there has been news of turmoil over the Middle East and was thankful that a truce was made and hopes it will be a lasting truce.
“We want to wish them well in their time of disturbance, we want to hope for them peace and joy in this world,” the Minister stated in front of a crowd of more than two hundred persons.
Meanwhile, this is the 40th year for the tree lighting ceremony, which has been a collaborative effort between the Leo and Lion clubs of Tortola.
Hon. Vanterpool, who is also the 4th district representative, said he has attended the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony many times in the past including in the capacity as District Representative, and joked that he had taken a four-year vacation and is now back.
“It’s always a pleasure to be gathered in this spirit, the spirit of Christmas, the spirit when we can reflect, where we can stop for a moment when we are shopping, when we are enjoying the various amenities of Christmas and reflect on why we are celebrating Christmas as it is a time when our lord and saviour Jesus Christ came into this world to bring us hope, joy and peace.”
The Minister for Communications and Works also noted that all thirteen members of the House of Assembly (HOA), along with the Hon. Speaker, wished all a Christmas of hope, joy and peace.
“I would take the liberty to say that we want to wish you and encourage you and let you know that as a group in this spirit of hope, joy and peace in the Virgin Islands, we as a group do see hope, we do see joy and we do look forward to continued peace here in the Virgin Islands. As a Government, during this Christmas time we too hope for all the citizens in the Territory, and even though we may look bleak at times and things may be rough and tough for many of us, we are struggling and working hard to ensure that we can make life better for the citizens of the Virgin Islands.”
He said members of the HOA were not sitting still until they can find every way possible to make life in the Virgin Islands better.
President of Lions Club Jasmine L. Bass reminded persons in attendance that the Lions Club of Tortola is celebrating its 40th anniversary “and as we celebrate 40 successful years of serving the Virgin Islands we are here once again to bright up the community starting with the annual Christmas tree light-up.”
She also urged persons not to be 'blind-sighted' by the commercial aspect of Christmas but to remember the true significance of the season- the birth of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
The colourful lights on the towering Christmas tree were then switched on by Acting Governor V. Inez Archibald.
Spectators were then treated to performances by students of the Eselyn Henley Richez Learning Centre, Althea Scatliffe Primary School and HLSCC Chorale among other performers.
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At least we know their side is working for a select few of their supporters. What about the rest of us who supported you? and the rest of the country?
The marginalised will surely speak loud and clear next elections if you don't change your narrow-minded victimising ways. They falling into the same trap as last time.
Former NDP Supporter