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Willock & Forbes to host health social for D3 senior citizens
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – As part of the continued efforts to build on the ongoing works and legacy of Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA, Ms Kishma P. Forbes of Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies and former House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker Mr Julian Willock, will host a Third District Senior Citizen Health Social.
Will months of disasters bring a collapse of our Pillars??
By Alred C. Frett
From Social to Natural Disasters:
As we leave the Month of Seniors and enter the Hurricane Season we can never predict the future but based on the treatment of our Seniors we should prepare ourselves for any disaster especially when, on the last day of Seniors recognition, our Local Leaders (sans Archie’s late arrival) couldn’t spare time or effort to visit the Home for the Elderly as a token of appreciation.
Senior fishermen honoured as part of Senior Citizens' Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The ceremony to mark the official launch of Senior Citizens’ Month in the Virgin Islands was held last evening May 1, 2013 at the Moorings Mariner Inn with a special treat for senior citizens and the honouring and recognition of elderly men who made their mark in the fishing industry during their time.
Health Minister explains free medication issue at Peebles
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Addressing concerns about prescription medication that now has to be paid for at the Peebles Hospital, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton has said the situation is being worked out.
UPDATE: Work progressing apace for construction of new home for the elderly
SPOONER'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Works are progressing apace for the construction of the new Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly at Spooner's Estate with the retaining walls on the property being 95% complete. This is according to Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, Deputy Secretary Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Stapleton spared jail time, found guilty of stealing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the High Court this afternoon July 6, 2012, Henrietta Stapleton was found guilty on 47 counts of theft for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 that was paid to her for a senior citizens cruise.
Senior citizens are constantly fooled & lied to by families!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When an elderly person is admitted into a senior citizens centre their wellbeing is turned over to the staff of that home where they are responsible for providing love and care as well as assisting with their hygienic responsibilities.
Xmas cheer flowing in at Adina Donovan Home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Adina Donovan Home are currently in full Christmas mode thanks to the many persons and entities that have been visiting the facility on a daily basis to spread cheers through the singing of carols and giving of gifts.
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