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Uncooperative lawyers humbug legal aid programme – report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Uncooperative lawyers are being reported as one of the major challenges that affect the functioning of the Social Development Department’s Legal Aid programme.
Problem in Paradise- VI must face reality of Domestic Violence- Rev. Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reported cases of Domestic Violence in the Territory continue to increase alarmingly and Rev. Sandra Walters-Malone believes the Virgin Islands can no longer pretend it is not a reality if it is to seriously tackle the social scourge.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Stacie T. Stoutt-James
The devotion and sincerity of this individual, gives us no doubt that she truly meets the criteria of a young professional who can be credited as a very humble daughter of these Virgin Islands. Mrs. Stacie Stoutt-James has devoted her life to the wellbeing and protection of children and families in the Virgin Islands.
UPDATE - Child Prevention walk/run was a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The community came together today, April 28, 2012, in a walk/run at 5:30 a.m., starting from Captain Mulligan’s and ending at the Road Town Senior Citizens Centre, organized by the Social Development Department (SDD) to raise awareness for the prevention of Child Abuse.
Child molesters are being sifted out – Justice Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Thanks to the hard work being conducted by the Family and Juvenile Unit within the police force and the Social Development Department (SDD), the Virgin Islands (VI) has come a long way in finding out and prosecuting men who have sex with under-aged girls.