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Nadia V. Christopher has died; Civil servants, family in mourning

Human Resources Manager of the Public Works Department, Ms Nadia V. Christopher passed away at Peebles Hospital in Road Town on November 9, 2017 after a brief illness. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works, the Public Works Department and the wider public sector, as well as immediate family and friends, were thrown into a state of shock and heartbreak with the passing yesterday November 9, 2017 of young Virgin Islander, Ms Nadia V. Christopher.

The civil servant passed away at Peebles Hospital in Road Town after a brief illness. She was 37 years of age, having been born January 4, 1980.

Ms Christopher started out her civil service career in the Information Technology Unit of Government.

Rising star in civil service

The young Virgin Islander then moved to the Ministry of Communications and Works where she served as Personal Assistant to the Permanent Secretary.

She again quickly moved up the ladder as she was promoted to the Public Works Department, one of the biggest Departments in Government, as the Human Resources Manager. She holds Bachelor and Master’s Degrees.

The late Ms Christopher is the niece of businesswoman and Vice President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Ms Judith Vanterpool, who is the wife of Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4)- the Minister for Communications and Works.

The deceased is also survived by both of her parents.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the immediate family and friends of Ms Nadia V. Christopher.

21 Responses to “Nadia V. Christopher has died; Civil servants, family in mourning”

  • Cuz (10/11/2017, 11:24) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad so sad so sad
  • tears (10/11/2017, 11:27) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    every day is some sad news. RIP Nadia
  • belonger (10/11/2017, 11:41) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sad to hear this, she could have been a future PS in any Ministry, Deputy Governor, My Sympathy to her family, colleagues and friends especially Ms. Judy. A perpetual light of the BVI has gone out.
  • So sad and shocked (10/11/2017, 12:00) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Such a young age. Wonderful young woman. In shock. RIP.
  • just asking (10/11/2017, 12:10) Like (86) Dislike (3) Reply
    May her beautiful soul RIP.
    Why can't you name her parents instead of all that
    Political stunt by naming her aunt and step uncle
    • @just asking (10/11/2017, 13:49) Like (5) Dislike (29) Reply
      Why you want to know. If they choose not to name them why does it have to be a political stunt. Jeeeze man
    • @ just asking (11/11/2017, 01:07) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
      Please stop your negative confusion go get a job.

      Rip ms Christopher
  • ... (10/11/2017, 14:25) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    today we here today we gone.

    See you on the other side
  • Wally (10/11/2017, 15:08) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nadia you will never be forgotten. The last planned visit got messed up, so sorry we did not get together. Not just my tears are flowing,, but everyone whose life you have touched. RIP
  • Curious (10/11/2017, 15:53) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    RIEP!!!!!
  • Deseases (10/11/2017, 19:45) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    I wonder if this great young lady became another victim following the hurricanes luck of proper sanitation like Aubrey? RIP
  • y (10/11/2017, 19:56) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I will never forget you we made our earth strong the same day 5 years apart rest on sis
  • Overwhelmed (11/11/2017, 02:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP Nadia. I'm sad and speechless. I pray
    to God for understanding.

  • Cal (11/11/2017, 18:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have lived in n.y. for 65 years condolences to her family . it is very sad when a child dies before their parents. Who is Nadias parents?
  • Just a friend of u dad (11/11/2017, 19:56) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    May ur soul rest in peace u gone to Meet ur grandma
  • Tola Girl (12/11/2017, 02:01) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The pwd was in shock I heard tears was flowing.

    This is sad and hard for all si young with such a bright future.

    God help her family stay strong please
  • lover of all (12/11/2017, 15:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This Xmas many will be homeless jobless and missing family life is short Live love forgive share care the list goes on to your own we are one mankind
  • D.nice (13/11/2017, 10:26) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    God do not sleep ...many more will have to suffer many more will have to die.
  • Georgie (14/11/2017, 09:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    May you rest in peace sis. You will be truly missed :-(


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