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UPDATE: Clifton Forbes & George Davies take 1st places in charity run
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This morning's Family Support Network's (FSN) fundraiser 'run a mile in her clothes' saw Clifton Forbes coming 1st from the two-mile run and George Davies taking 1st place in the 5k run.
Poverty exacerbating Domestic Violence in VI- FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “If the churches do not get involved in this fight, the fight is going to be even harder. The leaders of our churches need to climb down out of their ecumenical ivory towers and look at their congregation because you are looking to all the government officials to tell you that it is one in three women being abused. So that means they are looking at the victims right in front of them, so they need to join the fight.”
End it now! Adventists rally against Domestic Violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A massive crowd went through the streets of Road Town with loud singing, chanting and drumming to send an emphatic message that violence against women or any person must stop.
FSN welcomes new Domestic Violence Law
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Family Support Network (FSN) has welcomed the coming into force of the Domestic Violence Act, 2011, which is aimed at reducing family violence.
FSN in dire need of a working Board- Judith Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Putting the usual financial constraints aside, President of the Family Support Network (FSN) Judith Charles has lamented the absence of a full functioning Board, which she said is much needed to keep the entity functioning.
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.
Sharie deCastro relishing Miss BVI experience
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The reigning Miss BVI, Sharie deCastro, has been busier than a bee attending endless functions but is nevertheless relishing the opportunities being presented as the holder of the prestigious crown.
A Hidden Truth
By Theodore James
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I join in a collaborative effort with the Office of Gender Affairs in writing this piece on Domestic Violence.
Wife asks court for mercy on husband, man gets suspended sentence!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Colin Chester, who appeared before the Magistrate's Court on July 27, 2012, to answer charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, received leniency from the court, as a result of his wife speaking as a witness of his behaviour and their changes while asking for mercy to be bestowed upon her husband.
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.
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