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’We looking reality not bribery’- Senior citizen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A senior citizen, who gave her name only as Mrs Malone, has related to Virgin Islands News Online what she thinks the electorate is looking for from the various parties and independents seeking office at the upcoming general elections.
When the sins of Seniors become punishment for the Youth
By Alred C. Frett
Martin tried but we failed him:
Appreciation for Martin Luther King seems past & forgotten except on his Holiday when Persons are forced to acknowledge that his famous Dream of Equality is still a non-reality… Things he fought for & against appear unchanged Half a Century later - Instead of Sweet Dreams, those he fought for still suffer the Nightmares of Racism, Corruption, Oppression and Unjustified Wars.
Happiness begins at 60
By Dickson Igwe
Now, this old boy was at a bar and restaurant sitting close to the sea in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, on a November evening in 2014. This was a quintessentially Caribbean Friday night. Pedestrians walked about relaxed and jovial. The buzz of chit chat was all about. The rhythmic and comforting sounds of a steel pan orchestra emanated from nearby speakers.
UPDATE: Chadil Parson left suicide note on FB page
MOUNT HEALTHY, Tortola, VI – Shortly after the lifeless body of 16 year old Chadil Parson was discovered in his Mount Healthy home yesterday afternoon October 26, 2014, an older brother of Parson Mr Avery A. Malone confirmed that he was found hanging and the family suspected suicide.
The Pentateuch for primary school shelves – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Her story of the sacrifice of her parents and the close bond of herself and brother Mr Kareem-Nelson Hull and her youthful challenges caused streams of tears to trickle down the cheeks of Ms Ayana S. Hull, the author of The Pentateuch, which was officially launched yesterday July 9, 2014.
Jr Tourism Min. envisions scope for youth in VI Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Youth, when properly trained, are capable of contributing much more than you might think to our society.” This is according to current Junior Minister of Tourism, Mr Bryan Leue.
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.
Basketball a terrific vehicle for youth – Hon. Fraser
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has shown support for the VG Summer Jam basketball league and the youths involved, noting that it is a terrific vehicle for their advancement.
Local youths given lease on life in mechanical apprenticeship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Three young men are today the beneficiaries of an initiative to train youth who are technically inclined through an apprenticeship programme in mechanics done at the request of Managing Director of Tola Mitsubishi, Mr Bruce Wong.
UPDATE: Get Long Look youth involved in activities of discipline- Brian B. Gomes
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Getting youths involved in activities of discipline has been recommended as one of several ways to effect the change needed for youths of Long Look. According to a concerned person, Mr Brian B. Gomes, this can be started through the East End/Long Look Festival and Fairs Committee, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP).
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