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Bust of Omar W. Hodge vandalised
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The newly erected bust in honour of the late former legislator and Sixth District Representative Omar Wallace Hodge at Baughers Bay has been vandalised.
Omar Hodge Fisherman's Wharf & Park officially opens
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands yesterday, April 26, 2021, paid homage to the late former Sixth District Representative Omar W. Hodge, who served for 32 years as a legislator and positively impacted the lives of many locals and expatriates, when the Baughers Bay Fisherman’s Wharf and Park was dedicated and named after him.
Fisherman’s wharf in Baughers Bay to be named after late Omar W. Hodge
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Sixth Electoral District Honourable Alvera Maduro Caines said the much talked about Fisherman’s Wharf in Baughers Bay is nearing completion and, when complete, will be named in honour of the late Omar W. Hodge.
Ex 4D Rep E. Walwyn Brewley endorses Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Fourth District Representative and Sports Icon, E. Walwyn Brewley [1983–1999] aka ‘GM’ has thrown his hat and full support behind Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Candidate, Luce D. Hodge-Smith to represent the people of D4.
'Things are bad; House of Assembly needs medicine' - Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During the continuation of the First Sitting of the Third Session of House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, March 8, 2018, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, Third District Representative, lashed out at the organisers of the official funeral for the late Omar W. Hodge for not including Sixth District Representative, Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) on the programme to speak.
‘Omar was never too busy to listen or to help’ - Patsy C. Lake
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - He was widely regarded as the ‘People’s Man’ and so it was no surprise that the pews of the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay, Tortola, were filled with persons of all walks of life as they bade final farewell to the late legislator Mr Omar W. Hodge.
‘The people telling me these fellows don’t have a heart’- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and member of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Eileene L. Parsons OBE has taken a swipe at the NDP regime, saying on the Honestly Speaking show aired January 16, 2018 on ZBVI 780 AM that unlike politicians of today, the late Omar W. Hodge had a heart.
Fit for a King & Political Giant: Omar W. Hodge Lies in State
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Family, fellow politicians and ordinary citizens from all walks of life filed pass the open casket today January 17, 2018 (happening now) of former Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Omar W. Hodge.
Parliament Building will be ready for Omar W. Hodge’s send off
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Workers of Quality Construction Ltd, the local firm headed by Roy A. Garraway, was busy today Sunday January 14, 2018, putting on the final touches to repairing the Parliament Building, better known as the House of Assembly (HoA).
Late Legislator Hodge to lie in state January 17, 2018; Rush on to repair HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It took the passing of a legislator it seems for the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government and the Deputy Governor’s Office to pay some attention to the repairing of the House of Assembly (HoA) Chambers.