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Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer launches Box 2- A Glimpse into Virgin Islands History
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The second edition of The Box, a game that allows players to learn Virgin Islands history and culture while having fun, was launched on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, adding a perfect gift choice for families this Christmas.
'Ms P' blasts VI men for ‘allowing’ their women to 'expose' themselves in public
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has called on the men of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop allowing their women and females to go on the streets dressing provocatively during festivals.
‘I don’t like to hear about reparations’- Eileene L. Parsons
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Cultural icon and former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE does not believe the Virgin Islands (VI) should be fighting for reparations for slavery, and instead should just be grateful for where it has come.
'Even my grandchildren, according to me, are not BVIslanders'- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Local cultural icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has maintained “in all sincerity” that a Virgin Islander should be identified as someone who is able to trace his or her parentage back three generations of Virgin Islanders on both sides.
Ms Parsons comments on Ellis Thomas Downs matter ‘misleading’- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former legislator Elieene L. Parsons OBE recently sought to shift blame on the state of Ellis Thomas Downs and the current impasse that has resulted in a ban on its use to Third District Representative Honourable Julian Fraser RA.
'Virgin Islander topic' should not be used as tool of division- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio talk show host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the Virgin Islands (VI) can ill afford to have more subjects like that of who is a Virgin Islander being used as tools of division.
Outrage over Eileene L. Parsons' ‘opinion’ on who is a Virgin Islander
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Scores of persons born in the Virgin Islands (VI) or deemed to belong to the territory were left upset following statements by local icon Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE during a Virgin Islands Day, July 4, 2022, Panel Discussion held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.
Cultural Icon Eileene L. Parsons turns 90; Hon Fraser is 70 today!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- July 5, 2020, is a special day in the Virgin Islands, as it is the day two gems of the Virgin Islands are celebrating their birth anniversaries.
Eileene L. Parsons had asked RT O'Neal to betray HL Stoutt! - Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - During a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) in honour of First Premier and Member Emeritus, Hon Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE on December 3, 2019, Opposition Member and veteran legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) said in the aftermath of the 1995 General Elections, Hon O'Neal was asked by Eileene L. Parsons, OBE to betray H. Lavity Stoutt as the then leader of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP).
Former legislator begs Gov't to help complete Heritage Dancers’ building
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Money donated to the Heritage Dancers group was used some 20 years ago, after securing a piece of land, to start a building for the group to comfortably conduct cultural activities. Two decades later; however, the building remains incomplete.
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