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Rotary BVI & SSB partner to raise 50K for FSN

In response to an urgent need by the Family Support Network for funds to purchase food, the Social Security Board and the Rotary Family of the Virgin Islands have agreed to collaborate to raise $50,000.00 in the first instance. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to an urgent need by the Family Support Network for funds to purchase food, the Social Security Board and the Rotary Family of the Virgin Islands have agreed to collaborate to raise $50,000.00 in the first instance.

According to a release from the Rotary BVI family, many families in the BVI are experiencing unemployment as a result of COVD-19 which has made it difficult for them to afford basic needs.

Following a meeting with His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and Deputy Governor, David D. Archer Jr on April 2, 2020, a decision was taken by the Rotary Family to raise at least $50,000 in the first instance.

The BVI SSB has agreed to donate $25,000.00 and Ms Antonette Skelton, CEO of the SSB stated, “we are delighted to partner with the BVI Rotary Family, especially since I have long admired the dedication of several staff members as Rotarians in helping humanity.

"Our own Chairman Mr. Ian Smith has been an active and long-standing member of the Rotary Family. I applaud the Family Support Network for their courage and huge efforts in assisting those in need during this difficult time,” she said.

Mrs Delma Maduro, District Governor of Rotary District 7020 expressed her gratitude to the Social Security Board for partnering with the Rotary Clubs of the BVI in this effort.

She said, “The needs of the numerous families have touched the hearts of Rotarians in the BVI. Even though this is a challenging time for everyone in the BVI and we recognize that many in our community may be unable to contribute at this time, our BVI Rotary Family is determined to assist to the extent that we can. We are indeed grateful to the BVI SSB for their generous support to Rotary in this manner".

Governor Jaspert expressed his appreciation to Rotary for their great support of the Family Support Network, commenting, “I was delighted that we were able to partner with Rotary and FSN to support people facing hardship in our communities."

He continued, "I know that Rotarians are committed to action and have shown this time and time again in coming together to support those who need it. This was another great example and I am extremely grateful to all the local Rotary Clubs and Rotarians who have supported this effort.”

9 Responses to “Rotary BVI & SSB partner to raise 50K for FSN ”

  • Sad truth (04/04/2020, 19:37) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    White locals don’t donate to anything if the GOV ain’t involved or it’s not for VISAR / animal shelter…
  • musa (05/04/2020, 11:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This club need to collect the plane money for there members easy way to start.
  • We say (05/04/2020, 12:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When is SSB going to start processing cheques for the unemployed. We have contributing for years, some of us never claim. Our contributions should benefits in times like these and not merely there to loan to politicians to line pockets. We are grateful to Rotary and FSN but only a few are benefitting here. Numerous calls to the broadcasted numbers have gone unanswered. Please SSB look out for All.
    • resident (06/04/2020, 12:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So is this all the Social Security Board plans to do? Hope they plan to give some contribution benefit to those who have continuously contributed their dues.
  • go retire lady (05/04/2020, 13:04) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    look as Lorna still trying desperate to be relevant SMH
    • i from here (05/04/2020, 21:14) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      No more expat First Ladies in the bvi Lorna will be the last


  • Offshore (05/04/2020, 14:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    rase the tax on these offshore companies, charter boat companies, real estate companies but our leaders are very much afraid because we think these operators will leave the territory and I submit they will not: they can not freeload in no other jurisdiction. Some of these mega companies can afford to offer assistance during trying time in the BVI. investors are given tax free status in BVI, such folks are supposedly millionaires and not a dime in tax towards the economy of this territory the amount of money which passes thought the commercial court in Road Town is unbelievable while our territory gets peanuts and this being going on for years. The little businesses are grilled by NHI, Inland or SSB
  • Pier park parking! (05/04/2020, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Use that money for a new parking lot on your land SSB! To help local business located at the PP!
  • asking for a friend (06/04/2020, 10:27) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ms Smith wearing green has she crossed the floor?


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