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Whopping $345K raised by Rotary Club of Tortola!
WICKHAM’s CAY, Tortola, VI – With standing ovation, the team tasked with the responsibility of staging the 2015 leg of the Rotary Club of Tortola’s Grand Affair fundraiser event, members and special guests to their usual Thursdays’ lunch meeting, were applauded as it was announced officially for the first time on March 5, 2015 that the club raked in some $345, 000.
More $$ for hospital & new YEC for Purcell
WICKHAM’S CAY, Tortola, VI - “The Rotary Club of Tortola’s Unwavering Commitment to Fight Poverty, Promote Youth Development and Improve Health Services.” This is one of the objectives that propelled the Club to stage yet another ‘Grand Affair’ and among the top priorities for funding are the construction of a state of the art Youth Empowerment Centre (YEC) and the completion of the equipping of the Neo-Natal unit at Peebles Hospital.
Male students shun ‘Baby Think It Over’ practical experience
PALESTINA, Tortola, VI – When the Rotary Club of Tortola officially launched their 'Baby Think It Over' programme yesterday, February 10, 2015 reporters were introduced to a bevy of promising young women who were willing to face the challenge. However, there was just one male student opting to join them.
'No one should go hungry @ Xmas’ - Lynette L. Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a Territory as blessed as this, and filled with so many warm and generous residents, no one should go hungry especially at Christmas, said Lynette L. Harrigan, Public Relations Director of the Rotary Club of Tortola.
EXCLUSIVE: Delta Petroleum gas price steadily dropping
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – Over the past three weeks customers of Delta Petroleum can attest to be paying less for more as the price for gasoline at those stations across the Territory has been on a constant downward spiral especially over the past three weeks.
‘Respect your uniform’ – VISTS Students urged
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The issue of students across the Territory especially those of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) showing scant regards for themselves and the schools they represent has been a growing challenge for the Ministry of Education, parents and the community as a whole.
Rotary RT puts 2015 Nissan car up for raffle
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI – Tomorrow’s event (October 17, 2014) in the parking lot beside One Stop Mall the Rotary Club of Road Town (RT) in collaboration with their platinum sponsors of which Delta Petroleum is the main will be unveiling what they dub the club’s biggest promotion for the year.
‘No question is foolish’ – PP Mrs Lorna G. Smith
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – “The only question that is foolish is the one that is not asked,” said First Lady and Past President (PP) of the Rotary Club of Tortola Mrs Lorna G. Smith to students of the Bregado Flax and Claudia Creque Educational Centres earlier today October 3, 2014.
‘Challenge people but be respectful’ – says Mrs Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of gender balance continues to be one of debates among the masses of society and when a group of local professionals met with young ladies drawn from the fourth and fifth forms of Secondary Schools they will hear that ‘Yes they too can play with the tanker trucks, wear blue and yes they can wear pants.’
‘It’s time to write your own story’ – Mot. Speaker Rashad Jones
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Four things to remember – lead your life, make great choices, have no more excuses and go get what you want out of this life.” This was the ultimate challenge internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Mr Rashad Jones gave hundreds of High School students.
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