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'Gumption' pledges $150K to public schools; Doesn’t want gov’t officials involved
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On the heel of a sit-down protest by teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over working conditions on Friday, September 15, 2023, local businessman and philanthropist Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ is pledging $150,000.00 to assist teachers, under one condition- that the money is not handled by government officials or the Chief Education Officer.
‘Gumption’ wants to hear from Dameon Percival regarding $2900 donation
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Local philanthropist and entrepreneur Mr Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ has given Dameon Percival up to Monday, September 4, 2023, at 9:00 AM to make contact with him or he will be forced to take action.
Gumption’s challenge raises $3500 for struggling FSN pantry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local resident and businessman with a heart of gold Mr Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ has used his creativity and will to help raise some $3500 for Family Support Network’s pantry.
Antoinette Skelton & ‘Gumption’ among 5 named Paul Harris Fellows
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recognition of their sterling contributions to the Territory, five prominent persons in the Virgin Islands were conferred with Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow Award when the Annual Rotary Foundation Dinner was held at Maria’s by the Sea on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
‘Gumption’ hands over $10k & AC to JvD Primary School
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Social media has been littered with complaints lately, with some making it their daily duty to raise some matter that leads to the government of the day being put on blast.
VG resident Anderson Hamm gets new home for the holidays!
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Waking up on Christmas morning, December 25, 2019, in his brand new one-bedroom home is the best gift North Sound, Virgin Gorda resident Anderson Hamm aka 'Andy' could have received after living at a shelter for an extended time following the destruction of his home by hurricane Irma of 2017.
Massive back to school fiesta planned for Ninth District
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Hundreds are poised to benefit from what is hyped to be the largest back to school drive ever experienced by residents of Virgin Gorda, as government officials collaborate with corporate Virgin Islands (VI) and a number of private individuals.
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