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Over 130 students in D3 equipped for reopening of school @ back-to-school event

- event was a collaboration between Julian Willock & Kishma P. Forbes
More than one hundred and thirty students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
Prior to receiving their bags with school supplies, the children were given a pep talk by former Youth Parliament Member Dylan J. Penn, right. Photo: Team of Reporters
Prior to receiving their bags with school supplies, the children were given a pep talk by former Youth Parliament Member Dylan J. Penn, right. Photo: Team of Reporters
Former Speaker Julian Willock speaking at the Back-to-School Giveway in Sea Cows Bay on August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
Former Speaker Julian Willock speaking at the Back-to-School Giveway in Sea Cows Bay on August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
Thanks to a collaboration between Third District residents Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, students of the Third District are geared up and ready for reopening of school in two weeks’ time. Photo: Team of Reporters
Thanks to a collaboration between Third District residents Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, students of the Third District are geared up and ready for reopening of school in two weeks’ time. Photo: Team of Reporters
Thanks to a collaboration between Third District residents Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, students of the Third District are geared up and ready for reopening of school in two weeks’ time. Photo: Team of Reporters
Thanks to a collaboration between Third District residents Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, students of the Third District are geared up and ready for reopening of school in two weeks’ time. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than one hundred and thirty students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than one hundred and thirty students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than one hundred and thirty students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
More than one hundred and thirty students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
From left: Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, Mr Dylan J. Penn, Mr Rajah A. Smith and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services. Photo: Team of Reporters
From left: Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, Mr Dylan J. Penn, Mr Rajah A. Smith and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services. Photo: Team of Reporters
Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies was one of the organisors of the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the Third District. Photo: Provided
Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies was one of the organisors of the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the Third District. Photo: Provided
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Thanks to a collaboration between Third District residents Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and Mr Julian Willock of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, students of the Third District are geared up and ready for reopening of school in two weeks’ time.

More than one hundred and thirty (130) students attended the Back-to-School Giveaway for students in the district at Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

As promised, it was an afternoon filled with children’s entertainment, motivational speeches, snacks, and music.

Prior to receiving their bags with school supplies, the children were given a pep talk by former Youth Parliament Member Dylan J. Penn.

Pep talk

Mr Penn urged the students to aim for success and noted that if they succeed in doing the little things, the bigger things will take care of themselves.

“Success does not come by wishing. Success comes by trying and doing all the little things,” Mr Penn said, adding that the children showed up to the back-to-school event because they cared enough for school to get prepared for it.

One of the keys to success, Mr Penn also shared, is to be respectful, including having respect for oneself.

Also giving remarks was the new Principal of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School, Ashkisha Maduro.

Gratitude

Ms Kishma P. Forbes expressed appreciation to everyone who supported the event as well as her business, Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies, which she said is a newly opened business in Sea Cows Bay.

Mr Willock thanked the many sponsors and volunteers of the back-to-school event.

Sponsors included Nanny Cay Hotel and Marina, Caribbean Insurance Limited, Therapy Works, Dion A. Stoutt of STO Enterprise Ltd., Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE, B & G Marine Services, Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar, Legacy Auto, Coconut Lounge, De La Santa Bakery, Rajah A. Smith of No Limit Construction, Nagico Insurance, Julien N. Johnson of Island Time Power Boat Rentals Ltd., MarineMax BVI, Blue Water Divers, Asif Glasgow Backhoe Services, Dylan J. Penn and Family, Mr Milton C. McLean, Mr Clive L. McCoy, Former Legislator Carvin Malone, Mr David A. Abednego of Harbor Chambers BVI, Mr Darel Christopher Sr, Mr Asim P. Anthony, Mrs Marva B. Christopher, Mr Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ and Ms Veronica Thomas aka ‘Rosie’.

Willock and Forbes are hoping to make the event an annual one.

25 Responses to “Over 130 students in D3 equipped for reopening of school @ back-to-school event”

  • hog city (28/08/2023, 19:03) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Willock is jamming mehson
    • Advice (28/08/2023, 23:31) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Be wise and be smart both of you! Your big break will come in d3 next election esteemed and Kishma you will put sea cows bay on the Map with your good business initiative
  • Gumption Official (28/08/2023, 19:54) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Awesome job Willock and the crew. This is truly remarkable and so happy it will well. Congratulations Ms Kishma Forbes on this initiative.
  • Who will get my vote (28/08/2023, 20:07) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    One giving out free back to school supplies and the other one drinking rum at a funeral?
  • Youth (28/08/2023, 20:28) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kishma & Willock must be commended.
  • d3 (28/08/2023, 20:29) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    This was a good initiative.
  • Curious (28/08/2023, 21:01) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    What happens to D1?





  • Jay (28/08/2023, 22:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job for the youth of the 3
  • … (28/08/2023, 23:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    That is good news. Stay focus and work hard willock. Ms Forbes I hope to see you grown your business
  • Jane (28/08/2023, 23:33) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG…I love this sah. Where can I sign up to join the festival troupe? .
  • Poor Arron (28/08/2023, 23:35) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can Arron compete with Willock, no serious business people going fund Arron and the NDP is broke!!!!!
    • @ poor Aaron (29/08/2023, 13:54) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lol Ayo ruff mehson. But he had Michal Thomas from CTL has he burned that bridge too?
  • yeah (29/08/2023, 02:45) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Willock 2027…
  • Anonymous (29/08/2023, 08:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big ups and congratulations to the Forbes & Willock team
  • Johny (29/08/2023, 11:17) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yes wilock would be good senator when Frazer retire
  • smh (29/08/2023, 12:55) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Becareful what some of you all wishing for!
  • asura (29/08/2023, 13:56) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    THE ONLY WAY WILLOCK CAN WIN THE THIRD DISTRICT IF FRAZER DO NOT RUN SO HOPE HE KNOWS THAT
    • @ asura (03/09/2023, 11:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Love him or hate him, at least j willock has the testicular fortitude to make the right decisions to help his community m!!! Thanks to him and my niece Kishma
  • Brown bummer (29/08/2023, 14:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The God of the universe will Bless you both
  • pat (29/08/2023, 19:01) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Unfortunately there is no relief for poor families in this economy but we appreciate this back to school event by two private residents
  • —————————- (31/08/2023, 03:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most will agree that Julian Willock is one of the country's best all around talent and having him in the picture makes good sense.

    Ms Forbes we love your business, we support you!


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