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UPDATE: Paraquita Bay woman wins 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan

- raffled by Tola Radio VI
Owner of Tola Radio VI, Sloyd 'Heritage' Burnett, spins the barrel of tickets at the raffle drawing at Rita Francis Festiville on August 7, 2016. Photo: VINO
A chance to win the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan is just $1.00. Photo: Provided
A chance to win the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan is just $1.00. Photo: Provided
The aim of the car raffle is to raise funds to aid in the transition of the internet based Tola Radio VI’s move to FM Stereo. Photo: Provided
The aim of the car raffle is to raise funds to aid in the transition of the internet based Tola Radio VI’s move to FM Stereo. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- No one appreciates being disturbed from their rest, especially in the wee hours of the morning, but for Shanique Toney of Paraquita Bay, Tortola she didn’t mind it one bit this morning, August 7, 2016.

Toney was in deep sleep when she received the call that she was the new owner of a brand new 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan, shortly after 3:00 A.M.

The car was, as promised by Tola Radio VI, raffled at the close of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations at Rita Francis Festiville.

It cost only one dollar per chance and Toney had purchased seven tickets.

After the owner of Tola Radio VI, Sloyd “Heritage” Burnett, had dialled a number and didn’t get through, he insisted that the person be given another chance only to realise that he was dialling the wrong number.

He then called the right one and roused the sleeping woman to inform her of the good news.

Speaking to the media moments after the drawing, Burnett said about 8,000 tickets were not sold at the time of the raffle but the show had to go on and patrons can expect something similar for the Christmas season.

The aim of this fundraising event was to aid in the transition of the internet based Tola Radio VI’s move to FM Stereo and to assist five charitable organisations.

See previous story published August 6, 2016

2016 Nissan Versa Sedan to be won tonight @ Rita Francis Festiville

One lucky person will become the owner of a brand new 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan just before the celebrations at the Rita Francis Festiville in Road Town come to a close tonight, Saturday August 6, 2016.

One ticket for the brand new vehicle costs only $1 and so far some 30,000 tickets have been sold! With the aim of selling about 10,000 before the show ends.

The owner of Tola Radio VI, Sloyd “Heritage” Burnett informed that at least five charitable organisations will also be receiving assistance from this venture.

Persons who are interested in taking a chance to win the car can do so at the Rita Francis Festiville all day up until the close of the celebrations, or they can call Burnett on 541-3606 to place their ticket orders.

The aim of this fundraising event is to aid in the transition of the internet based Tola Radio VI’s move to FM Stereo.

It’s a race against time, so get your tickets right now!

13 Responses to “UPDATE: Paraquita Bay woman wins 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan”

  • ccc (06/08/2016, 17:09) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope they do not say its not drawing it tonight like the horse owners did
  • K (06/08/2016, 19:05) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope its somebody who needs it wins it.
  • Eagle Eye (06/08/2016, 19:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    And i hope my tickets is in the mix
  • pete (07/08/2016, 10:37) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    Isn't that "Floyd" not Sloyd? I hope you get the money to move on with your music, but I wish another car wasn't put on the road. sorry.
  • pat (07/08/2016, 10:51) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    at least they were not like others changing the drawing date! Good going Ras
  • CHARITY (07/08/2016, 11:05) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    It is very commendable that BVI Charities will benefit, but can someone please say who the Charities are? That would have surely prompted people to buy more tickets in support of them
  • friend (07/08/2016, 17:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats shan !!!
  • 123 (07/08/2016, 17:36) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well done Heritage. Really glad you keep your word and give the car away dispute the sales of tickets... I'm happy for the person who won it. I truly wish you the best in the Tola.Radio.VI. Adventure.
  • mom (07/08/2016, 19:31) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to my baby girl!
  • Darl (USA) (08/08/2016, 07:29) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats are in order to you Shanique!!! Surely God is good!!! Send us a pic


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