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Is this the last Black History Month for the VI?
Alred C. Frett
Fairness between Locking up Trump or Freeing Andrew:
As we exit February, Black History Month - the Shortest Month – Our History has always been hidden or distorted in order to disadvantage us and benefit others... At home and abroad, we remain under threats to keep us in ignorance, as we pretend to hear without making the effort to listen and learn... As a Consequence, our very survival requires a supply of Truth for the Youth and Redemption for the Elders.
20 ‘pandemic heroes’ to be honoured @ NLBC’s Heroes’ Sunday Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands being able to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic to the point where there is currently no recorded case of COVID-19 in the territory did not come by accident but by an intentional and effective plan that saw various departments and entities working systematically to keeping the territory safe.
VI encouraged to fully embrace Black History Month
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Quoting the legendary political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator Marcus M. Garvey, who said a people without knowledge of the past history and their origin and their culture is like a tree without roots and that it cannot stand, Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has encouraged the Virgin Islands to
Black History Month is more than dashikis & head wraps
Moleto A. Smith Jr
A few days ago, my wife and I ran into a few good friends over dinner and entertainment by great local musicians. They recently returned from Africa where they visited “The Door of No Return” in Ghana.
And the truth shall set you free!
By Sandra P. Hodge
There’s a Bible verse that I often use to remind myself whenever I find myself doubting the things I want to believe: “Without faith, it is impossible to please [God], for he who comes to God must believe that He is…” (Hebrews 11:6)
Wakanda fever? RiteWay staff don African attire
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Staff of RiteWay Food Markets in Pasea Estate, Tortola was observed yesterday, February 28, 2018 decked out in African wear, prompting our news reporter to find out whether the Black Panther or Wakanda fever was spreading in the Virgin Islands.
A Black History Month message against using hurricanes to rob us
Alred C. Frett
It’s over 6-months since Hurricane Irma destroyed Satellite Dishes, toppled Radio Towers and severed our On-Air connections but thanks to VINO my views were kept alive via ‘Truth for the Youth’ Articles. These Hurricanes dropped us in a time zone of Natural and man-made disasters and along with the forces of evil and Impediments we encountered, I applaud your ability to survive in what is ‘our worst of times’.
'Irma brought out resilience of people like hurricane of 1819' – Paul A. Peart
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To celebrate Black History month, the African Studies Klub (ASK) held its tenth annual wreath laying ceremony on Sunday, February 4, 2018 behind Craft Alive in Road Town, on the main island of Tortola. Tribute was paid to the ancestors who lost their lives during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Will Blacks over-come before Christ returns?
Alred C. Frett
Prison should never be the Mantra of our History:
For Centuries Christians have been saying ‘Christ soon come’ and Descendants of Slaves have been saying ‘We shall overcome’… However, we are now in the last days of Black History Month 2017 and in desperation Persons are crying out for these fulfillments more and more only to find them less likely as reality dawns and Leaders still glorify Slavery in Dress, Songs and Customs.
Attach yourself to purpose not people – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Attendants of the special service for Black History Month held by the Zion Hill Methodist Church’s Senior Choir on the Western End of Tortola on Sunday February 12, 2017 were challenged by Opposition Leader and First District Representative Honourable Andrew A. Fahie to attach themselves to purpose and not to people.
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