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Over 500 back-to-school items given away by Hon Wheatley

-Hon Wheatley’s 2024 Back-to-school event is currently underway in Virgin Gorda
Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in collaboration with sponsors including the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, NAGICO Insurance, and others are hosting the 2024 District 9 Back-to-school event today, August 24, 2024. Photo: Team of Reporters
A cultural exhibition by the Department of Culture is on hand at the Jeffery A. Caines Sports Complex where Hon Vincent O. Wheatley’s Back-to-school event is ongoing. Photo: Team of Reporters
A cultural exhibition by the Department of Culture is on hand at the Jeffery A. Caines Sports Complex where Hon Vincent O. Wheatley’s Back-to-school event is ongoing. Photo: Team of Reporters
The 9th District back to school event remains the biggest and the longest running back to school event in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Team of Reporters
The 9th District back to school event remains the biggest and the longest running back to school event in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Team of Reporters
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in collaboration with sponsors including the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, NAGICO Insurance, and others are hosting the 2024 District 9 Back-to-school event today, August 24, 2024.

Over 500 back-to-school items to be distributed

The event currently underway at the Jeffery A. Caines Sports Complex will see the distribution of over five hundred books, bags, pencils, rulers, and other school items for children on Virgin Gorda and by extension District 9.

Currently over four hundred students are present to collect their back-to-school items. Parents will also walk away with food vouchers to be used at any Virgin Gorda supermarket when buying food.

In addition, vouchers for textbooks, uniforms, hair washing and hair cuts will also be distributed. 

A cultural exhibition by the Department of Culture is on hand at the venue as well as child friendly activities such as the bouncy ride.

Hon Wheatley told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that he is proud to collaborate with so many sponsors to continue to give back.

He also revealed that back-to-school packages have been reserved for Seventh Day Adventist residents from District 9, who for religious reasons could not attend today's event.

The 9th District back to school event remains the biggest and the longest running back to school event in the Virgin Islands. Other districts are also planning their back-to-school events.

VINO will bring more details of the day’s event as they develop.

15 Responses to “Over 500 back-to-school items given away by Hon Wheatley”

  • Nice (24/08/2024, 17:07) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    When and where is district 7 own?
  • Anonymous (24/08/2024, 17:16) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    That's why they can't beat Vincent or get out the vip so easily
    • Land given away (24/08/2024, 22:31) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      The land across from the hospital and the sponsor of the event today
  • Salty much (24/08/2024, 19:04) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    So how nothing was posted about Myron's initiative? Get that chip off your shoulder man and give credit where all credit is due.
    • @ salty much (24/08/2024, 21:27) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
      Hold up! I live in zone 6 and never even knew Myron had a back to school where was it advertised?
  • VG massive (24/08/2024, 21:30) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good job butch and all your contributors, you a man that stays with your people but do not mind the empty barrels around causing confusion
    • VG Large (25/08/2024, 07:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      yes even though the press try to put him with negative storries all the time the people know better. VG people always get the short end and still overcome.
  • d3 (24/08/2024, 22:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    When will the third district leader will start give out school supplies to the people in the 3 DISTRICT???
    • @ d3 (25/08/2024, 07:03) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      The esteem and the Forbes lady usually have one! Frazer is on his way out
  • Anonymous (25/08/2024, 08:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job to Vincent, rotary club of central Tortola and gumption
  • I don't understand (25/08/2024, 09:15) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Isn't that gumption thing. I support positive youth? I didn't see the article made one single mention of gumption. Anyway I'm look 2 sprayground ones for my kids ????
  • Wellsah (25/08/2024, 18:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    great for the community. you know what they say, to make money you have to spend money
  • Dist 7 (25/08/2024, 19:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I need a voucher I have 2 kids going school. Uniform is needed
  • flax (26/08/2024, 06:23) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    We from district 9 sticking with butch all the way, 4 more years
  • look at me (27/08/2024, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The proverbial breadline..
    This is who we are.
    Start them out early.
    Handouts are your signature and entitlement. Pass it on.


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