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Gov’t wrestling with issue of mentally challenged – Hon. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton said government is continuing to ‘wrestle’ with the issue of mentally challenged persons in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Residents at Adina Donovan Home enjoy bountiful Christmas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents at the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly were treated to a special Christmas this year as they were serenaded, blessed with several donations from the community at large and were each given two presents among other things on Christmas day.
Farmers on the Move reaps first crop from Paraquita Bay farm
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Farmers on the Move President Mr Khoy Smith disclosed today November 14, 2012 that the participants of the group’s recent short course in agriculture have reaped their first crop and agreed to give this to non-profit groups.
Senior citizens are constantly fooled & lied to by families!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When an elderly person is admitted into a senior citizens centre their wellbeing is turned over to the staff of that home where they are responsible for providing love and care as well as assisting with their hygienic responsibilities.
Family not supportive enough to elders at Adina Donovan Home!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands celebrates Senior Citizens Month and more attention is expected to be given to the seniors of the Territory, it has been revealed that families of residents of the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly do not visit the seniors often enough to show them love and support.