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Jamaican artiste Tanya Stephens expected in VI for World AIDS Day

Jamaican Reggae Artiste Tanya Stephens is expected in the Virgin Islands for World AIDS Day observances. This was revealed by National AIDS Programme Coordinator Mrs Noelene Levons-Clarke during the television talk show CNB Today, which was aired on Monday October 22, 2012 on CBN Channel 51. Photo: Facebook.com
Mrs Noelene Levons-Clarke (centre) was a guest on the live television show CBN Today hosted by Mrs Violet Gaul (left) and which also included Leo Club member Ms Samano Barker-Thomas. Photo: Reuben Stoby/VINO
Mrs Noelene Levons-Clarke (centre) was a guest on the live television show CBN Today hosted by Mrs Violet Gaul (left) and which also included Leo Club member Ms Samano Barker-Thomas. Photo: Reuben Stoby/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons have been asked to reserve December 1, 2012 as a day to actively participate in the observances of World AIDS Day and to also get a chance to see Jamaican Reggae Artiste Tanya Stephens live in the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay.

This was revealed by National AIDS Programme Coordinator Mrs Noelene Levons-Clarke during the television talk show CNB Today, which was broadcast live on Monday October 22, 2012 on CBN Channel 51.

Ms. Levons-Clarke was a guest on the show hosted by Mrs Violet Gaul and which also included Leo Club member Samano Barker-Thomas.

Ms Stephens, born Vivienne Tanya Stephenson, will not likely perform any songs but will be delivering a speech as she has done at many HIV/AIDS forums since signing on to the Live Up campaign against the disease.

Stephens, who was born on July 2, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica, is an influential reggae artist who emerged in the late 1990s. Stephens is most known for her hits "Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis Yet". The single was later featured on the Reggae Gold 1997 compilation album and "It's a Pity", which achieved Tanya international recognition. She and life partner Andrew Henton have together co-founded Tarantula Records.

Mrs Levons-Clarke also announced that the programme for World AIDS Day will be a packed one and will include a tour of the schools by a couple of young persons who will share their experience of teenage pregnancy; a candlelight vigil; and an Adult Conference, which will feature persons such as Dr. Cindy George, Reverend Dr. Melvin Turnbull and someone who is living with HIV.

The activities for World AIDS Day are being organised by the National AIDS Programme in conjunction with the BVI AIDS Foundation and other partners.

The National AIDS Programme in the Ministry of Health and Social Development functions as the HIV/AIDS focal point for the Virgin Islands and collaborates with local, regional and international agencies to mitigate the socio-economic impacts of HIV/AIDS.

8 Responses to “Jamaican artiste Tanya Stephens expected in VI for World AIDS Day”

  • deal (23/10/2012, 15:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    wonderful!
  • jack be still (23/10/2012, 16:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    whoop ti do
  • pet (23/10/2012, 19:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    HONESTLY SPEAKING, I have always been AFRAID to tell anyone about it openly, because of the UNKNOWN of what it may cause negatively, to their careers, their family and loved ones, bit I know two persons in high places with aids
    • Doctor (24/10/2012, 14:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Really now, are your these two persons in high places doctor? what would it benefit you to tell anyone openly about these persons' status? This community is sicknening. Since you know about the possible negativity and repercussion on their family, career and loved ones, keep your trap shut! You should not have even mention it here. These persons have enough to deal with already. Why try to add more to it. You claim that you have not done it openly, which leads me to believe that you have done it in some other form. It is none of you business leave it alone. Let these persons disclose it as they see it fit.

      This is no way to be your brother's keeper because you sound malicious to me.
  • showtime (23/10/2012, 22:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    "call name"


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