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Saluting a centenarian jewel, Christalia Gibbs-Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The month of May is designated as Senior Citizens' Month, and the theme this year is Age Out Loud, which is intended to give aging a new voice- one that reflects what today’s older adults have to say about aging.
5th Annual Clash of the Carolers slated for December 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Social Development Department is announcing its fifth annual ‘Clash of the Carolers’ slated for Sunday, December 11.
We have done a poor job @ social development- Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the Things to Talk radio programme, Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru believes not enough has been done in the area of social development in the Virgin Islands.
Social Dev Dept will offer free housing in Domestic Violence cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the increase in cases of domestic violence most often men abusing women both physically and verbally, the Social Development Department told the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee that it provides housing for victims, including their children free, of cost.
'Social Development Dept under-resourced' – Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the People’s Empowerment Party (PEP) Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru believes that the Social Development Department must take the lead in helping the troubled youths of today but noted that the department cannot do so, since it is under-resourced.
Too many youth turning to violence – Arliene T. Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To end the “16 days of Activism against Violence” on December 10, 2013 the Ministry of Health and Social Development, through the Office of Gender Affairs, joined the rest of the world in observing International Human Rights Day.
Long Trench Chorale sings to victory at Grand Clash of Carolers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Long Trench Chorale took home the big prize of one thousand dollars and a trophy at the Grand Clash of the Carolers staged last evening, December 7, 2013 at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
Three groups into Clash of the Carolers finals!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Three groups of carolers have secured their spot in the finals of this year’s ‘Clash of the Carolers’ singing competition following the staging of the first clash last night, November 9, 2013 at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church.
VI Seniors to be honoured ahead of 25th Senior Citizens Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Social Development Department of the Virgin Islands has embarked on an initiative this year that recognises past as well as current professionals for their contribution to the Territory ahead of the 25th anniversary celebration of Senior Citizens Month in May, 2014.
Child Sexual Abuse reports alarming in VI – Stoutt-James
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Data in the Virgin Islands suggests that while reports of child abuse are decreasing within the Territory, incidents of child sexual abuse appear to be on the increase. This is according to Stacie T. Stoutt-James, a Senior Social Worker in the Social Development Department.
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