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Women’s National League kicks off today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today, Saturday October 15, 2016 the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Women’s League kicks off with an opening ceremony at 5: 30 P.M. on the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground, followed by the Ballstars FC against the Panthers Women at 6:00 P.M.
Bayside Blazers support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink socks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the international community and the Virgin Islands (VI) celebrate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month where the world brings attention to the disease, which affects both male and female; one local basketball team has joined in the celebration.
UPDATE: Mika et ses soldats has died
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During the month of September, which was designated Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, many across the territory were touched by the condition of tourist, Mika et ses soldats.
Prostate & testicular cancers on the rise- BVI Cancer Society
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Men were on Sunday October 2, 2016 challenged to get their prostates checked to ensure they are cancer free and were further told that money is available to get them necessary help if tested positive.
BOLDANDBREASTLESS: The feature of BVI Cancer Society this month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Looking at her body one breast less, President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms Gloria A. Fahie said “This is the reality of breast cancer. It isn't a pink ribbon, it isn't an ‘easy cancer’, it's just not,” Ms Fahie said as she drew courage from Mrs Shondia Mcfadden-Sabari and the many women in the Virgin Islands and worldwide who are survivors of breast cancer.
Digicel presents cheque to BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel on November 13, 2015 donated the proceeds from its October Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in partnership with the BVI Breast Cancer Society.
‘Stop sexing early & let your body develop first’ – Cancer advocate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although not having any scientific data to support his claim, a resident of Tortola has issued a challenge to young girls to not become sexually active at a young age as he claimed that is one of many reasons young girls are being diagnosed with cancer.
6-yr-old girl’s fight with cancer inspires church
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – When six year old Aviyah N. A. Ottley was introduced and called to the stage at the Huntums Ghut Church of God of Prophecy – Shekinah House of Prayer, the congregation stood to its feet in loud applause and a moment of worship on learning that the child is now in remission having battled with cancer from the tender age of 7 months.
Miss World BVI & hopefuls rep for cancer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – When Miss World BVI 2014-2015 Rosanna K. Chichester takes her final walk next week Saturday October 3, 2015 she would be very sure of having made an inedible impression on this year’s contestants especially as it relates to representing the struggle against cancer.
‘There is a cancer epidemic in the VI’– Gloria A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms Gloria A. Fahie strongly believes there is a cancer epidemic in the BVI and that it is being kept ‘under a bushel’.