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Thomas C. Famous
There has, unfortunately, always been a certain element in Bermuda that has constantly attempted to tell us that we are not a part of the Caribbean and as such, we should have nothing to do with "those people".
UPDATE: ‘Disturbance 1’ now 60% chance of tropical development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that one of three new disturbances in the Atlantic Region continues to show serious signs of development as it moves west towards the Lesser Antilles.
VI commits $100K to Bahamas hurricane recovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As neighbouring Bahamas continues to come to grips with the magnitude of the devastation caused by Category 5 storm, Hurricane Dorian, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has pledged $100,000 towards their rebuilding efforts on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands.
Jaleel F. Cameron launches ‘Coins for Kids’ for Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Five-gallon water bottles are being placed at schools across the territory in the hope that each will be filled with coins and even dollar notes if possible. This is a project undertaken by Jaleel F. Cameron to assist children affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
RTW Group sets fundraiser for hurricane ravaged Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands responds with humanitarian efforts following the devastation of parts of the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, Road Town Wholesale Group of Companies has announced that starting Friday, September 6, 2019, RiteWay Food Markets, Fine Foods and Cash and Carry locations across the Virgin Islands (VI) will launch a territory-wide campaign, that will give customers an opportunity to support the residents of the Bahamas through donations at store checkout counters.
Rotary aims to raise in excess of $50k from Bahamas relief telethon
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- When the three rotary clubs in the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with their youth clubs across the territory, open up the phone lines to take donations for hurricane ravaged Bahamas, they will be doing so with at least $15,000 already in hand.
Death toll in Bahamas rises to 7
NASSAU, Bahamas- At least 7 people were killed when Dorian battered the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane and dozens are still being rescued from floodwaters.
VI Officers off to assist hurricane ravaged Bahamas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following statements from Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) that the Virgin Islands (VI) is committed to helping with the recovery of ‘Dorian Battered’ Bahamas, two public officers from the territory are heading to the island to offer assistance.
Rotary Clubs BVI hosting Bahamas relief telethon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an emergency meeting held today to coordinate a response for disaster victims in the Bahamas, the Rotary Family of the BVI will be launching a major fundraising effort to help victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. This will include a live telethon to be held on Tuesday, 10th September 2019.
Some private sector employees forced to work during Dorian – Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser (RA) has lashed out at some sections of the Private Sector for 'forcing' employees to work even as Hurricane Dorian was forecasted to make landfall on sections on the territory last Wednesday, August 28, 2019.