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Approximately 150 benefit from 1st District back-to-school event

Children gathered at the back-to-school initiative in the First District on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Photo: Facebook
Residents of the First District and their representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court before the start of the 2024/2025 academic school year. Facebook
Residents of the First District and their representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court before the start of the 2024/2025 academic school year. Facebook
Some of the items distributed to students of the First District. Photo: Facebook
Some of the items distributed to students of the First District. Photo: Facebook
First District Representative Dr the Hon Karl Dawson said abut 150 students benefitted from the back-to-school initiative. Photo: Facebook
First District Representative Dr the Hon Karl Dawson said abut 150 students benefitted from the back-to-school initiative. Photo: Facebook
Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook
Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook
About 150 students benefited from the back-to-school event organised by Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1). Photo: Facebook
About 150 students benefited from the back-to-school event organised by Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1). Photo: Facebook
Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook
Children were treated to bouncy castles at the back-to-school initiative in the First District. Photo: Facebook
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Residents of the First District and their elected representative Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson gathered at the Benjamin Romney Basketball Court in West End on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to wish students of the district success and to provide supplies to help them on their journey in the 2024/2025 academic school year.

“I am grateful for the community support, the tremendous assistance of the Virgin Islands Party First District Committee, and donors from within and outside the district. Zubida O'Neal and Dr Thompkins gave great words of encouragement,” Dr Dawson said in a Facebook post.

Over 100 students benefited

The Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Dawson, told our News Centre about 150 students beneffitted from the inititative.

The event was sponsored by Pussers Landing/One Mart Group of Companies, FLOW, CCT, A & D Bounce around and Things, Villas of Tortola, Voyage Charters, Dr Jerry Smith and Therapy Works, Erin Rentals, Sebastian’s by the Sea, De Coal Pot Restaurant, Island Services, Quick Bargains, Rite Way, Driftwood Spa, Tattoo’s Heavy Equipment, Josh Bakery, Mac's Restaurant, Kelly’s Ice, Jerry’s Car Rental, Kelly’s Superette, Lloyd Smith Construction, Shadow Dawson DJ Service and Super Shots, Dave Smith.

13 Responses to “Approximately 150 benefit from 1st District back-to-school event”

  • handouts (29/08/2024, 08:06) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    That is the best of VIP
  • East Bank (29/08/2024, 08:10) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    What did West Bank give?
  • Cindy (29/08/2024, 08:29) Like (4) Dislike (10) Reply
    is it from the heart our political
  • Zion Hill (29/08/2024, 09:09) Like (6) Dislike (14) Reply
    Hon Karl jamming boss 4 more years
  • dinosaur game (29/08/2024, 11:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to her.
  • 1st district original (29/08/2024, 16:24) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    He need to focus on keeping the residens secure for the global warming dangerous storms. Come clean up the district after and before the storms!! SMH!!
    • @1st District (29/08/2024, 18:36) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      You sound really foolish. I almost feel sorry for your ability to spew nonsense in the atmosphere and in the minds of people who feel politicians must clean up their front and backside.
    • hmm (30/08/2024, 10:58) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Since you say you are 1st district original, why don't you go and clean up the district? If you had pride, you will not wait on Dawson to clean up your district. People like you always like to wait on the politicians to do everything! schuppes
  • HMMM (29/08/2024, 21:24) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good gestures but can someone cater for teens in highschool too.
  • truth be told (30/08/2024, 06:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Karl Dawson is a man if the people
  • @ @ 1st DISTRICT (30/08/2024, 07:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    SOMETHING TOUCHED YOU ???? JUST RELAX YOURSELF , AND BUT SOME CANDIES FOR YOURSELF / AND YOU HAVE HAVE HAVE SAVED THEIR LIVES , AND THAT IS A FANTASTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN THE HISTORY OF YHE VIRGIN ISLANDS / HOPE THE GREAT E LEONARD IS TAKING NOTES / BUT HE ONLY KNOWS ABOUT THE COLONIALISTS


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