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FSN pleas for financial support for 2 victims of domestic violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of the Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds has issued a plea for financial assistance for two women and their children who are victims of domestic violence, to put their lives back on track.
90% of VI students have witnessed Domestic Violence- Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Domestic Violence has been described as a “real issue” in the Virgin Islands by Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds and has called on Government to seriously address the problem.
Floriano Farrington threatened to kill 2 RVIPF officers - Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Floriano Farrington today May 20, 2016 appeared in the Magistrate’s Court charged with two counts of threatening language and has been placed on bail in addition to being sent to the Sandy Lane Drug Rehabilitation Programme of the Ministry of Health and Social Development Community Health Services.
Court, police no longer responsible for serving court orders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – From Tuesday, December 1, 2015 persons applying at the Magistrate’s Court for orders under Part V of the Magistrate’s Code of Procedure Amendment Act, 2014, will be responsible for arranging the service of their applications on the opposing party.
Vigilant Stars group makes donation to FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Vigilant Stars benevolent movement on Thursday September 3, 2015 made a donation of items to the Family Support Network (FSN) in aid of the Non-Governmental Organisation’s drive to help families in need in the territory.
‘More men are coming to FSN for help’ - Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite financial challenges, Director of Family Support Network (FSN) Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds believes that the work of the entity must continue especially when it comes to keeping families together as she stressed that healthy families mean healthy societies.
Entertainment duo treats FSN to dinner
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI – Two young businessmen in the entertainment industry will on Monday July 13, 2015 make a donation of an undisclosed sum of money to the Family Support Network (FSN) to enable it to continue its work despite its budgetary challenges.
‘Women afraid to leave abusive relationships’ – FSN’s Dr Sylvia M. Simmonds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Domestic Violence is a growing concern in the Territory and women are finding it hard to leave for a number of reasons, according to Dr. Sylvia M. Simmonds, Director of the Family Support Network (FSN).