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'We want the world to know we are back' - Bobby's Elton S. Leonard

– says 'free services' made supermarket re-opening possible
Proprietor of Bobby’s Market Place Elton Leonard could not contain himself from showering praises on his strong ring of supporters for standing by him and offering, for a great extent, their ‘free’ services which today resulted in him defying the odds to re-dedicate the decade’s old business. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
Bobby's Market place was rededicated earlier today as it will be open for business officially on April 12, 2014. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We want to let the world know again that we are back; and don’t take the negative that we out of business and [not] give us orders…we are back and you can place your orders…Come with cart from tomorrow and shop all you can…I need your business.” These were the words of Mr Elton S. Leonard earlier today April 11, 2014.

Leonard, the Proprietor of Bobby’s Market Place, could not contain himself from showering praises on his strong ring of supporters for standing by him and offering, for a great extent, their ‘free’ services which today resulted in him defying the odds to re-dedicate the decade’s old business. “I will pay though, one day I will pay,” he said.

The business officially opens for shopping service from tomorrow April 12, 2014.

Leonard had closed the doors of the business which was very popular as one of the few businesses that provided late night and early morning services to patrons. The closure for rehabilitation and refurbishing took some eight months. During the period of the closure he withstood the wild talks of the business being strapped for funds, being on the verge of bankruptcy, closed for good among others, but its reopening has silenced the negatives and embraced those who had confidence in him and supported him.

Mr Leonard said that while the store in itself has become popular for providing supplies for walk-in customers, Bobby’s does substantially well in its online services. “One of the biggest things Bobby’s is known for right now is online provisioning. We serve close to $5-6ml in online services which calculates to about 75,000 customers online yearly,” he told patrons at the re-dedication ceremony.

The reopening of the store comes with most of the previous services, some improved and even some additions like the new smoothie bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will continue to be some of the main features of the store with the addition of a professional chef to improve the quality of food for customers.

On hand to encourage the promising businessman were Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn and General Manager of LIME Sean Augustine, all of whom were showered with praises for their roles played in the supermarket’s reopening.

37 Responses to “'We want the world to know we are back' - Bobby's Elton S. Leonard”

  • huh (11/04/2014, 15:03) Like (4) Dislike (40) Reply
    I didn't know that that butch would've been rehired?
    • wilma (11/04/2014, 15:37) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
      @ huh...What a hateful mean thing to say
    • Why be mean (11/04/2014, 18:48) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your a mean person and let's hope what goes around does not come around!!! to you or your family
  • ccc (11/04/2014, 15:05) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    Welcome back before mark goes with all
  • jay double u (11/04/2014, 15:05) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
    I saw a politician there who i never ever seen in there before.
  • Yayyyy (11/04/2014, 15:38) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yayyyy. So very happy Bobby's has re-opened. We have missed it being open and serving us for years. Bobby's is a landmark and a sight for sore eyes. Yayyyy welcome back.
  • a bvislander (11/04/2014, 15:59) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
    congratulations, Elton and all the best.
  • old neighbor from LE (11/04/2014, 16:04) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    up you have my blessings and your mom is watching over you.continue doing an awesome job that you have been doing. God will continue to bless you. Congrats of the remolding of the store
  • Town Gal (11/04/2014, 16:39) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    You can't keep a good man down! God's blessings and much success in your future endeavours, Elton. Perseverance pays, and you and your family have shown persistence and much fortitude from the days when the supermarket venture began downstreet 'round the point.' Keep at it. I'll be rooting for you.
  • will vt (11/04/2014, 16:47) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Mr Leonard nice to have back but he need keep close eye on the people work for u
  • Nice, (11/04/2014, 17:23) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    I must gave it the Bobby's Market, the food in there use to be real good. Hope the same chef/cook will be cooking up a storm. Congrats! Your store looks neat, clean, and well stocked keep it up!!!
  • ball head (11/04/2014, 17:33) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    Look at the crook he buys all his stuff from mark but in dey for political reasons
  • vincyman (11/04/2014, 17:39) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Leonard just made a misatke with the size of the theather but is a real business man..
  • Spy (11/04/2014, 17:52) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good going Elton keep the family tradition going,,, where is the minister for the 4th giving his support wow,a good old soldier never die keep pushing my brother........
  • Songbird (11/04/2014, 17:57) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good going Elton. We will support you!
  • Hope (11/04/2014, 18:08) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Elton on a positive note, I know you very well over the years , grown to respect you as a business man tough and a fighter. Pick am happy that you are back and I pray to God that you make a complete turn around , that your staff will give you 100% and you will reward them. A clean slate has been turned.i am happy and can't wait to shop at your store to support you. Congratulations the Town missed you, BVI missed you. When one falls getting up is always the hardest and you have done that. Let's us all who once use to shop there please return .To all the robber men for god sake have some mercy and let the man catch him self. Go find some work to do sela
  • grench (11/04/2014, 19:05) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    It will not last if he have the same attitude
  • bb (11/04/2014, 20:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good luck and may God continue to bless you.
  • Ting totals (11/04/2014, 21:42) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is now one Matt will be out of business, no more water sale and toilet tissues.
  • Smile (11/04/2014, 22:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome back bobby's, you were missed..i know the customer service would be excellent...
  • pat (11/04/2014, 22:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope you still have your hot bar cafeteria. It was the one place to get a great variety of good food for take away!!
  • tretretrete (12/04/2014, 05:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was lookin and I notice that I didn't see one of his main employee...where's mrs carol?
  • Management (12/04/2014, 08:12) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get your managementy right this time and place security at the top of your list of priorities- keep an eye on dishonest staff- treat your key people well- or you will be back in trouble
  • Overly Concerned (12/04/2014, 11:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats Elton (U. P.) When u do good, good will attend u and that is what u have been doing for years.
    God has surely favored u and He will continue to do so. Keep on praying and trusting God for all things.
    He is not like man. BLESSINGS!!
  • Butcher boy! (12/04/2014, 11:18) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well my brother! Your back up and running and it pleases me because I know the talk wasn't nice, you stood your ground, you against the world, n now your back! Good show! Now keep God first and everything will fall into place man! Treat your staff well, without them you just have a big building with produce! So work on those things man! But it's good! I'm really sincerely happy for you! Get your hustle back on! We as BVI-landers and people who call here home must stop with the hating and do more supporting of your ppl! We rather bring a man down to the dirt, than help he over a stumbling block! Get it together man! Kudos bro! Welcome back!
  • --------------------------- (12/04/2014, 12:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    hope you can compete with Mark with his bag of $$$$$ and low prices
  • wilma (12/04/2014, 12:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now that Bobby's is re-opened, a lot of food stores will feel it. Bobby's was the backbone of road town and people came from all over to get their food. When they closed everyone had to scatter to other places to eat and were very unhappy. Bobby's food bar prices were the best. Good luck 2nd time around and we will all support you.
  • CGB resident (12/04/2014, 14:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was in the store today.. It looked great… full and over flowing with great looking produce..And Crystal Lite Peach tea… no one but Bobbys has ever carried it.. usually have to purchase off island…If I can make one constructive comment, nothing is priced well not everything but very few items.. I probably would have purchased a lot more if I had been able to compare prices, and no price checker…and I didn't want to fill my basket and go to the checker and ask whats the price of this whats the price of that…otherwise… he did a great job.. we need more grocery stores.
  • town man (13/04/2014, 08:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    this whole article brings tears to my eyes..God is good all the time..all the time God is good!
  • E. Leonard (13/04/2014, 14:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    UP, congratulations on the relaunching of Bobby’s Market Place!! Relaunching was the easy task. Now, the challenge is to deliver consistent, high quality service that meets and exceeds customers’ needs, expectations and satisfaction.

    Delivering high quality service is the action that will attract customers and earn, maintain their loyalty, keeping Bobby’s Market Place in the mature phase and profitable for a longtime and making it a strong brand and model in the food and beverage industry. Customers and quality customer service will take Bobby's Market Place from the valley to the mountain top. Stay strong, positive and focus; maintain focus on both the weeds and the forest.

    Again, congratulations, best wishes and God richest blessing!!!
  • ting to talk (13/04/2014, 23:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    keep your eyes on your workers . some of them are very dishonest, they befriend the security everybody do and take as they please .open your eyes my brother open your eyes u would be very very surprise.


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