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VI needs to be 'a little less angry & on edge' - Julien N. Johnson
WEST END, Tortola, VI – When members of the Rotary and Rotaract families of the Virgin Islands (VI) gathered at the Long Bay Beach Resort on the Western end of Tortola for dinner and fellowship they were challenged to be the change that is needed to take the territory to its former glory.
‘The media is not a public relations unit’ – Ms Eugenia ‘Nina’ O’Neal
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI - It’s been a long and unending debate in the Virgin Island as to whether or not the media have a responsibility for the perception of the territory on the international scene. The truth was told, however, when popular television talk show host Mr Julio ‘Sam’ Henry and certified Journalist Ms Eugenia ‘Nina’ O’Neal set the record straight.
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.

