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‘We have to bring back’ horse racing in memory of Eileene L. Parsons- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Describing the late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, as a sports enthusiast who had a great love for softball and horse racing, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said horse racing should return not only because it is a pastime of the Virgin Islands but also in memory of Mrs Parsons.
‘She was the Soil’: Hon de Castro pays tribute to late Parsons with poem
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As legislators spoke at length in their tribute to the late former legislator and cultural icon Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, aka ‘Miss P’, at the Special Sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) on July 1, 2025, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro (AL) chose to do hers via a poem she wrote herself in honour of Parsons.
Honour late Eileene L. Parsons by 'taking up mantle of patriotism'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has encouraged all residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) to emulate the patriotism exhibited by the late Eileene L. Parsons, OBE.
‘Limit the use of flesh & feathers’ @ 2025 August Monday Parade- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called for persons participating in the 2025 August Monday Parade to be more modest in their costume selection.
Gov’t urged to find ways to honour the late Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former legislator Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for more initiatives to honour the late former legislator and cultural icon, Ms Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, known affectionately as 'Miss P.'
Divided Opposition pays tribute to late Eileene L. Parsons OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Opposition faction, the Alliance, and the National Democratic Party (NDP) have paid tribute to the late legislator and cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, albeit in separate statements.
Eileene L. Parsons OBE was ‘one of our most distinguished daughters’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands on the passing of “one of our most distinguished daughters”, Ms Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE.
Fmr legislator & cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons OBE passes @ aged 94
MANCHESTER ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Former legislator and cultural icon Ms Elieene L. Parsons, OBE, aka 'Miss P', has died at the age of 94. She was born on July 5, 1930.
Return VIF&FC 'to being a free-standing committee'- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Cultural icon Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has made it clear she does not support the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) being under the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) or any statutory body.
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.
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