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East Action Committee presents 2 smart TVs to Willard Wheatley Primary School

One of the televisions donated to the Willard Wheatley Primary School by the East Action Committee. Photo: Team of Reporters
Both students and teachers of Willard Wheatley Primary School can now benefit from Smart Tvs in their classrooms. Photo: Team of Reporters
Both students and teachers of Willard Wheatley Primary School can now benefit from Smart Tvs in their classrooms. Photo: Team of Reporters
The TVs were installed in the classrooms of Willard Wheatley Primary on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The TVs were installed in the classrooms of Willard Wheatley Primary on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East Action Committee was put together only about a month ago, but it is already making a positive impact in the community.

The committee, which comprises persons from the 7th and 8th Districts, has donated 2 smart televisions to Willard Wheatley Primary School.

According to one member of the committee, L. Allen Wheatley, the committee had discussions with the principal of Willard Wheatley and found out there was a need for an air condition unit in the principal’s office and 3 flat-screen televisions for the classrooms.

Mr Wheatley said the group was able to donate two of the televisions, thanks to sponsorship from two members of the committee who wish to remain anonymous.

The TVs were installed in the classrooms on Saturday.

Mr Wheatley said there has also been a request for playground equipment by the school and that will be looked at soon.

Purpose of East Action Committee

Regarding the East Action Committee, Mr Wheatley said “The purpose was to see how we as members of the community could get together and best assist with addressing problems within the 7th and 8th District.”

He said discussions so far have entailed matters pertaining to Emancipation Festival, the Willard Wheatley and Francis Lettsome Primary Schools.

The Committee will also be looking to stage fundraisers to realise some of their projects. So far, a fish fry is planned for the end of October.

11 Responses to “East Action Committee presents 2 smart TVs to Willard Wheatley Primary School”

  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin (25/09/2023, 14:25) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    The East Action Committee, many thanks for the two flat screen tv that you have donated to the Willard's Wheatley Primary school. Most of us local adults, and teenagers too, know that that the deceased Willard Wheatley is the Grand Father of our current B.V.I Premier: The Hon. Natalio Sujande Wheatley that was voted for a second term (D7) in the B.V.I Legislative body. Should not the all public Schools in the B.V.I be given flat Screen TVS as was Willard's Wheatley Primary school has, owing to the fact that our current Premier is also our Finance Minister, among other positions under his leadership? If not him, who? If not before the year's end, when? Surely we can afford it, because of the fact that millions of our tax dollars are wasted on unnecessary ventures ignorantly without clear headedness and thoughtful foresight. This is sad, very sad.

    Honest accountability is like a beggar, begging his employees for his own processions. This too is is sad, very, very.

    If to you the above makes sense, vote Like, but if to you it doesn't, then vote dislike.
  • All the way in d3 (25/09/2023, 14:29) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    Is allen trying to be like the esteemed ?
  • guy hill (25/09/2023, 14:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Positive level vibes cuz.
    • ReX FeRal (25/09/2023, 15:54) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Where is Smurf? Is he still on Tola Radio telling lies with his cat droppings?
      • @ rex feral (26/09/2023, 08:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        He was on Tola Radio yesterday and I came away feeling more worried and convinced Mr Penn is not ready or ever will be a premier
  • Contrarian (26/09/2023, 05:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job by the East Action Committee(EAC), meeting and providing an invaluable community need and service. Nevertheless , IMO the MEC should be providing these basic equipment/services to facilitate and promote basic learning as the territory moves Full STEAM head. Is this just a catchy slogan? Surely, with a $400, 000, 000, 000 plus O &M budget we meet basic school needs? We must prioritize expenditures. To deliver the best services to the most people, we must maximize budget efficiency. We can do anything we want but we cannot do everything. We must prioritize. Basic needs over wants. Curious, what happened to ELAC? Is EAC doing the same thing as ELAC? No competition and let’s ease up on the photo-op nah mon. It throws shade and takes away from the real intent. This is about the kids and should be. Yes, all of us like praise but…..
    • Contrarian (26/09/2023, 08:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @400, 000, 000. 000 should have read $400, 000, 000. Wishful thinking!!
  • great (26/09/2023, 06:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    All they need now is internet.
  • Collin Butler (26/09/2023, 07:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just like the early days of when he was on the campaign in 2023. His handlers need to give him a bit more training.
  • Lord o (26/09/2023, 08:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Marlone wanted to show his face and appear as if he was on top of everything after he came in with 3 seats a record low and ended up with 2

    All the spin on the morning Braff show will not help you, go look after your family


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