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Alex 'Ants' George to be laid to rest on Saturday

- investigations continue into the man's death by electrocution- BVIEC
Alex ‘Ants’ George, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) employee who was electrocuted on August 31, 2015 will be laid to rest on Saturday September 26, 2015. Photo: Facebook
Virgin Islands News Online, in breaking the story of the tragic incident last month, had reported based on information from sources that George was working on a utility pole in the North Sound area of the island of Virgin Gorda when he came into contact with a live wire. Photo: Team of Reporters
Virgin Islands News Online, in breaking the story of the tragic incident last month, had reported based on information from sources that George was working on a utility pole in the North Sound area of the island of Virgin Gorda when he came into contact with a live wire. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Alex ‘Ants’ George, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) employee who was electrocuted on August 31, 2015 will be laid to rest on Saturday September 26, 2015.

Virgin Islands News Online, in breaking the story of the tragic incident last month, had reported based on information from sources that George was working on a utility pole in the North Sound area of the island of Virgin Gorda when he came into contact with a live wire.

Reports had indicated that electricity was off at the time but returned and one of George’s feet came into contact with the live wire and he was electrocuted. None of this information has been officially confirmed by either the BVIEC or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

However, when contacted earlier today, September 22, 2015 General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation Leroy A. E. Abraham said investigations are continuing as he also confirmed that George will be laid to rest this Saturday.

Further information from the Human Resources Department of BVIEC indicates that the funeral will take place on the sister island of Virgin Gorda and the viewing will commence from 10:00am until 11:00am after which time the funeral service will commence at the Sanctuary of Hope Church.

Burial will take place at the community cemetery on Virgin Gorda.

The Human Resources Department of BVIEC also indicated that persons from Tortola desirous of attending the funeral and wish to catch the viewing and service on time can do so by taking the Speedy’s Ferry which will depart the Road Town Jetty at 9:00am on Saturday morning.

11 Responses to “Alex 'Ants' George to be laid to rest on Saturday”

  • So Sad... (22/09/2015, 17:22) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    and he is so young. My prayers go out to his family and friends.
  • vex (22/09/2015, 17:42) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    So sad rip
  • farmer brown (22/09/2015, 19:37) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope his family stay strong we are praying that the god of the universe will see you through
  • pay day (22/09/2015, 21:28) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    hope they got a good attorney as someone should pay for this
    • Hmm (22/09/2015, 23:40) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      is that any of your business? Leave the family bury their son and deal with other issues after
  • tough time (22/09/2015, 23:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a very rough time for his family please be very sensitive when commenting.
  • investigations? (23/09/2015, 07:55) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    "investigations are continuing"?? Or they know but won't say. Where is the press to push them on this? Something went very wrong and it should never happen again.
  • cat (23/09/2015, 12:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Still cant believe that your no longer here. Only God knows, Continue to rest in peace Ants.
  • Ras bello. (23/09/2015, 20:41) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in peace my lord. Jag know king you were a good youth. Jag bless and uplift your family king.
  • Lily Ann (23/09/2015, 20:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Out of all people.....why u ???? ..... I will never recover from this.


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