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Paddling for cancer on this weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the official kick off of activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, several initiatives are already taking shape to support the month long observances.
Gloria A. Fahie considering At Large run under VIP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Our reliable sources within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) have confirmed that cancer survivor and campaigner Gloria A. Fahie is considering running as an At Large candidate under the Virgin Islands Party banner in the upcoming general elections.
HIMA/BVICA strengthening ties for cancer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Being the long accredited cancer society in the Caribbean HIMA is re-sounding their commitment to help in whatever ways possible to assist persons in the fight against cancer. Their most recent beat has come through the local officer in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Damion C. Grange.
Peter Island Resort holds auction for cancer cause
PETER ISLAND, VI – Peter Island Resort and Spa yesterday November 8, 2014 held a live and silent auction in collaboration with the BVI Cancer Society in an effort to bring in cash towards the cause of fighting cancer.
Anthony ‘Papa Das’ Glasgow testifies of battling cancer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - It is usually said that getting men to come public to talk about health challenges they are experiencing is an uphill task. But today with the growing numbers and hardships of persons in the Virgin Islands that are coming down with cancers of various forms, men are breaking their silence.
BVICS’ 2nd Run/Walk for a Cure draws mammoth support again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – There was a mammoth turnout for the BVI Cancer Society’s (BVICS) second annual Run/Walk for a Cure held on Saturday October 18, 2014.
CITCO donates to BVI Cancer Society
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Financial services firm CITCO today October 15, 2014 held an event called ‘Paint CITCO Pink’ to mark Cancer Awareness Month and as part of the event the company made a donation of an undisclosed amount to the BVI Cancer Society.
Fahie & Scatliffe to attend Olympic Workshops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Olympic Committee in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) and Toronto 2015 has selected Ms. Gloria A. Fahie for the upcoming workshop on Voluntarism in St. Georges, Grenada October 11 – 12, 2014.
‘Stop using Cancer Society’s name!’ – Ms Gloria A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the BVI Cancer Society Ms Gloria A. Fahie has issued an appeal to private individuals and others operating under promotional names to stop using the Society’s name for personal gains.
1st District to host summer B/Ball, Athletics camp
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The First District will be holding its 2nd annual Summer Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 17 under the auspices of First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.