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D’Moi M. Hodge presented with $20K cheque as VIBassador!

-NBVI also presented the Lakers player with $5K cheque @ Welcome Home Ceremony
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, showcased his government’s commitment to supporting local talent and honouring their achievements when he handed over a cheque for $20,000.00 to Mr D'Moi M. Hodge, right, as part of the VIBassador programme. Centre is Second District Representative Hon Melvin M. Turnbull. Photo: VINO
The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Photo: VINO
The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Photo: VINO
[British] Virgin Islands basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge had top scored en route to helping Los Angeles Lakers end their NBA Summer League journey with a 104-103 win over LA Clippers in Las Vegas on Sunday night, July 16, 2023. Photo: sportscity.com
[British] Virgin Islands basketball star D’Moi M. Hodge had top scored en route to helping Los Angeles Lakers end their NBA Summer League journey with a 104-103 win over LA Clippers in Las Vegas on Sunday night, July 16, 2023. Photo: sportscity.com
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

At the welcome home ceremony at Ivan Dawson Primary School in Cane Garden Bay, Hodge, who made history for the VI when he signed a 2-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), was presented with two cheques valued $25,000.00.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) showcased his government’s commitment to supporting local talent and honouring their achievements when he handed over a cheque for $20,000.00 to Mr Hodge as part of the VIBassador programme.

CGB Basketball Court to be renamed in honour of Hodge

Dr Wheatley also announced that the Cane Garden Bay Basketball Court will be renamed the ‘D’Moi Hodge Basketball Court’ in honour of the Cane Garden Bay resident.

Additionally, the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) presented Hodge with a cheque for $5,000.00, as a symbol of its commitment to supporting local talent.

Hodge had an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League, and even top-scored en route to helping the Lakers end their NBA Summer League journey with a 104-103 win over LA Clippers in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

38 Responses to “D’Moi M. Hodge presented with $20K cheque as VIBassador!”

  • Positive (23/07/2023, 06:58) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is how we should treat young men in our Community who do something positive with their lives. We should stop making heroes of those who choose to live a life of crime and stop blaming someone or something else when they caught and punished!
  • stupid (23/07/2023, 07:06) Like (48) Dislike (37) Reply
    he is already on a big salary. save the money for someone who is still trying to get there.
    • @stupid (23/07/2023, 13:39) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      I agree he has had a great welcome home, but if he starts full time in the NBA leauge he will be on at the very lowest $900,000.00 a year plus bonuses
      • @@stupid (23/07/2023, 15:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Correction. His salary is just under 600 mil for this season, not 900 mil. State taxes are high in California. Besides that, factor in training and other expenses, and DMoi will be lucky if he takes home quarter mil of that money. Granted that he will be making more than most of us can only dream of.
        • @ “@@stupid” (24/07/2023, 07:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Wrong AGAIN. It’s neither 600 nor 900 mil…it’s in the hundreds of thousands.
      • Stupid2 (23/07/2023, 20:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        When is someone going to tell the Premier that a bassador is a breed of dog? Hopefully before any females are added to the list. Oh boy.
    • NEWSFLASH!!!!!!! (23/07/2023, 14:57) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
      For those who are against his reward from the Government REMEMBER Chantal Malone received a plot of land and $30,000 for her historic feat at the 2019 games in Lima, Peru.

      This has been a standard for athletes who make a significant contribution in their field and what D’Moi Hodge did is HISTORIC.

      IF HE WAS NOT GIVEN ANYTHING YOU WOULD STILL COMPLAIN.

      Take the time to LISTEN to his and JR Chiverton’s speeches about the HARD WORK, DEDICATION, FAITH, and PATIENCE it took to get selected for the NBA - a historic moment for the BVI.

      This young man is ALREADY GIVING BACK BY CONDUCTING BASKETBALL SESSIONS ON TORTOLA AND VIRGIN GORDA THIS WEEK.


      • @NEWSFLASH!!!!!!! (24/07/2023, 09:56) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
        Athletes like Chantal are regarded as amateurs and are unpaid. Basketball players are professionals and are paid handsomely. It would have been a better idea to issue a check in D'Moi's name to help other up and coming athletes in the region.
    • Boter (23/07/2023, 15:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Totally agree!!!
    • I want my money (24/07/2023, 13:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nhi owe me hundreds of dollars yet I still can’t get the money I claim for. It reach a point where sick of calling them and now they have money to give a professional athlete. These people are so sickening
  • kudos (23/07/2023, 07:09) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    So deserving!
  • rum punch (23/07/2023, 07:48) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just remember the other struggling athletes
  • He dont need the people money (23/07/2023, 07:54) Like (37) Dislike (12) Reply
    He getting 500k a year why the Government give him 20k?
  • Really!! (23/07/2023, 07:58) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Adding VI to Bassador does not change the meaning of the word.

    These speeches require someone with the intellect to know right from wrong.
  • jah (23/07/2023, 08:24) Like (16) Dislike (8) Reply
    The government pay for your scholarship,pay for your trips,plus give you a bonus,what will you do to inspire the kids for the future?you are home now,go on the radio or JTV send out a message to the young generation,drugs isn't the way forward,hard work and good mind set is what pays off.
    • @jah (24/07/2023, 05:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Reading and comprehending is priceless! Your display of hating is obvious.
  • tola (23/07/2023, 08:46) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    I felt so happy fpr him. Congrats D'moi
  • Youth (23/07/2023, 09:01) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    NICE
  • Deserves More (23/07/2023, 09:43) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    That young man is a jewel. He’s motivating and will inspire the youth.
  • Real Talk (23/07/2023, 10:07) Like (19) Dislike (8) Reply
    This place have so much hate please stop it wish the young man well .
  • Is it just me .. (23/07/2023, 10:24) Like (22) Dislike (10) Reply
    I don’t understand having a motorcade for someone at the beginning of his professional journey. Now is the time to work hard and make a career. Not to think he has already made it.

    As for the cash - don’t understand it. He doesn’t need it. Put it in to new facilities for the future athletes.
    • @ Is it just me (23/07/2023, 15:04) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      Chantal Malone received a plot of land and $30,000 for her historic feat at the 2019 games in Lima, Peru.
  • Congratulations (23/07/2023, 10:34) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young man
    You’ve made us proud
    I hope you be an inspiration for the other youths
  • meaning (23/07/2023, 11:01) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bassador is a mix between a basset hound dog and a Labrador retriever. What the etymology is going on. Neither would 'ambassador' be appropriate as this represents a diplomat from a sovereign state of which the BVI is not. Couldn't be more creative? No? Ok
  • typical bvi (23/07/2023, 11:26) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    They only support stars and famous people
  • WEW (23/07/2023, 11:35) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Was that $25 K budgeted ? Did the HOA approve the expenditure ?? How does the premier just give away taxpayer monies to an individual ???? Oh it's a normal practice ?
  • @ JAH (23/07/2023, 13:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHAT TMYOU SAID IS WELL TAKEN , BUT TALKING TO YHE YOUTHS OF TODAY IS NOT GOING TO BE WELCOMED , ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE ALREADY HOOKED ON COCAINE , AND THOSE WHO AIN'T HOOKED AIN'T GOING TO HEAR YOU BECAUSE THE WANT TO TO GET RICH QUICK OVERNIGHT LIKE THOSE SHOWING OFF THEIR BIG GOLD CHAINS RINGS OR JEWELRY , OR LIKE
    THOSE WHO HAS THOSE BIG PALACES , CONDO OR CASTLE S ON THE HILLS , SO YOUR VOICE WILL JUST PASS THROUGH THEIR EARS , ( AND WE ALL KNOW THAT )
    BUT HE CAN DONATE IT TO YHE POO PEOPLE HOME BY BUYING SOME OF THE THINGS HIMSELF THAT THEY NEED , TO MAKE SURE THEY GETS THEM , THAT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL ,/ HE IS GOING TO BE MAKING BIGS BUCKS , SO HE DONT NEED IT ( LIVE AND LET LIVE )
  • Kurrupt (23/07/2023, 14:08) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    These bitter, jealous, begging people won't stop embarrass the rest of us. People, the whole world is watching.
    • @ Kurrupt (23/07/2023, 15:00) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Looks like 2nd District Rep forgot the world was watching him when on the podium he said ayo ain’t got no manners when the Premier and other guest from the East (Olympic Chairperson) was chatting amongst themselves. All along he kept interrupting D’Moi while he spoke then proceeded to lack any kind of humility bragging about how many people in House of Assembly from the 2nd District.

      Pompous is an understatement.

  • WOW (23/07/2023, 15:32) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    I am proud of this young man but you do realize why persons are seeking increments or extra pay, government gave him $20k, don’t forget government already funded a lot of his hospitality and schooling. We can’t afford nothing or save any money in the BVI. We need help, he will be getting tripple our pay in a month alone.
  • Looney Tunes (23/07/2023, 15:55) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Can a bank and a government be so stupid. Y’all want to be in things so much. Anyway take the money dmoi. They’ll just steal it if you don’t take it.
  • Forbidden Truth (23/07/2023, 17:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take every dime son
  • Damn if you do or don’t (23/07/2023, 17:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    There just is no pleasing you people messon. You give money, it’s a problem. You don’t give money, it’s a problem. The average Joe got bigger grant money for sitting around and doing nothing the other day. What the hell is there to be upset about for a national hero getting $20,000 from the government and an additional $5000 from a bank??? If other athletes are deserving, they should get too.
  • camera man (23/07/2023, 18:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Short man in the middle loves him some attention buddy..
  • Let l (24/07/2023, 05:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's not very woke to pull up someone about the way they want to spell stuff.Stop oppressing our cultural ways.If we want to make up words and choose alternative facts to push our agenda..that's what we like ..so be it I'm not in denial..I'm woke.lol
  • Congrats D'Moi (24/07/2023, 10:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Amazing accomplishment! You made history for VI! Looking forward to watching you continue to excel with your team.


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