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Commercialisation & modernisation have weakened kindred spirit in VI- Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Noting that commercialisation and modernisation have weakened the bonds of togetherness in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in his Christmas Day Message, today, December 25, 2022, has called for the rejuvenating of the Virgin Islands’ family spirit.
RVIPF/BVICCHA rolling out 'Family Fridays' initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) together with the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association are launching an initiative dubbed Family Fridays in hopes of generating some excitement for family time around the dinner table.
Let’s get back our values!
Pastor Hugh B. Thomas
It is with great heaviness I write this letter. Being born a BV Islander in the mid-60s, I grew up in a time when respect, self-worth and dignity mattered. Children were children in their homes for there was parental authority in the house, so children grew up understanding authority.
Unite BVI facilitates £25k donation from Necker guests to BFEC
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - In fulfilling its purpose to bring together people and resources for community benefit the Unite BVI Foundation, facilitated a £25, 000 donation made by guests of Necker Island for the benefit of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda.
Letter to the Editor- 'A family tie is like a tree...'
By Moleto A. Smith Jr- President, League of British Virgin Islanders
Dear Editor:
There is an African proverb that goes like this, “A family tie is like a tree; it might bend but it cannot break”.
Former T&T President urges Rotarians not to forsake family life
SCRUB ISLAND, VI- “Your definition as a Rotarian must not be to the detriment of those that love you and who you love,” were the words of Rotarian and a former president of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Justice Anthony T. A. Carmona O.R.T.T., S.C to the Virgin Islands (VI) families of Rotary of District 7020.
We remain ever trusting in God- Family of Carlos Titley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The family of missing fisherman Carlos Titley has expressed deep appreciation to those who were involved in the search for Titley as well as the Virgin Islands community for the outpouring of support received.
Sound Level competition ignites car enthusiasts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A dB (decibel) Level competition held yesterday August 3, 2014 in the Althea Scatliffe Primary School Grounds saw vehicle owners and enthusiasts going head to head for bragging rights as to who had the vehicle with the highest sound levels.
Family fun & excitement colour Jazz on the Hill's final night
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda , VI – Jazz enthusiasts braved the threat of rain to enjoy an exciting night of music at the hill on St Mary’s School grounds in Virgin Gorda last evening, April 27, 2013.