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We don’t have a youth problem we have an adult problem- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The responsibility of raising children to become productive citizens of society is mainly on the shoulders of parents and not governments.
UPDATE: Kennedy H. Bass named Senior MVP of Hon Maduro-Caines League
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Led by Most Valuable Player (MVP) and veteran basketball player, Kennedy H. Bass, East pulled off a decisive 64-62 win over the Lions on Sunday April 23, 2017 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola to lift the Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines District Six Basketball Championship.
This is all about you & you – For better or for worse
By Alred C. Frett
Finding yourself:
Over the years I have taught and told you many things but whether you are Black, White, Green or Purple nothing matters unless and until you know yourself… You may swear that you do but evidence shows that you remain consumed by the Self-hatred instilled in you from infancy and we still base our worth and our values on imitating others while ignoring ourselves.
'Masa', Krazy Hype, on a mission to uplift VI youth
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local entertainment promoter and website manager Ramoamasagana ‘Masa’ Pemberton is on a mission to bring visibility to the youth of the territory through his profiles and interviews which he said are necessary to fill a void in the young demographic which he believes needs a voice.
‘Influx of foreign workers will ride against us’ – warns Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has warned that the influx of foreign migrant workers will continue to be a disadvantage to locals if they fail to take the opportunities presented to them and work hard to achieve their dreams over time.
No politics behind 1st District Homework Programme – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has silenced the doubters who cast aspersions as to why he created his afternoon homework programme Bambelela, which means Never Give Up in one of the African languages.
40 complete annual D1 B/ball camp with international coach
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The annual First District Basketball Camp yesterday Friday August 28, 2015 successfully concluded with some 40 youngsters of the district participating in the camp that also saw parents being a part of the sessions.
Hon Fahie meets with Hon Pickering as meetings with Gov't continue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has again engaged with a Minister of the National Democratic Party Government, this time with Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, to discuss issues affecting the district.
Youth leader urges young people to take their place now
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Youth leader and former Youth Minister for Tourism Bryan Leue believes the notion that youth are the leaders of tomorrow needs to be dispelled worldwide in order for them to take their places today.
Gun related & other crimes must be tackled' – Ms JoAnn ‘Roxie’ Romney
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The promotion of sustainable job opportunities for youth has been underscored as one the main issues that must be addressed to significantly reduce crime in the Virgin Islands (VI), especially gun related crimes.