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Freedom? Who said the struggle was over?
Alred C. Frett
Holiday still only comes before Work & Reward in the Dictionary:
Just a word of caution… We have lived the Past and look forward to the Future, but for better or worse, all we have is here and now… Time moves on; Summer has arrived, Festive Season is here, and threats of Hurricanes are upon us, but before getting lost in sadness or celebrations, let us do the best we can while we can, in preparing as if another Hurricane Irma is on its way… Better we are safe than sorry.
Grinchmas Wishes with Digicel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s the Christmas that keeps on giving at Digicel. The holiday season is a time for giving back and being thankful, so Digicel has taken on an attitude of gratitude and is thanking customers by rewarding them for everything they do with the company from now until into the new year.
Girls' Brigade donates supplies to Ebenezer Thomas Primary School
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- In a show of gratitude to the people who help to mould the young minds to take up their roles in society, the members of the 2nd Virgin Islands Company of the Girls' Brigade recently made a donation of supplies to Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in Sea Cows Bay.
Family of UK sailor rescued on JvD in 1943 visits to show gratitude
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Almost 15 years since Bernard King, a sailor who was rescued on Jost van Dyke after the United Kingdom navy ship he and crew were on was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Atlantic Ocean in 1943, returned to express his gratitude to the people of Jost van Dyke (JvD), King’s family has visited JvD to also express similar appreciation.
VI owes Ex- CARICOM Sec General ‘a great debt of gratitude’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With an attitude of gratitude, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has hailed the former Secretary General of CARICOM, Mr Irwin LaRocque for his efforts that led to the Territory receiving assistance from CARICOM nations following the destructive hurricanes of September 2017.
Jump aboard the change train & feel the change you want
Edgar Leonard
Life is living, learning, and change; change happens as a clock changes or waves roar ashore. The late Peter Drucker, Ph.D., the father of management theory, says, “unless an organisation sees that its task is to lead change---whether a business, university or school---, will not survive.
'Give love this Christmas': 'Santa' Fahie encourages territory!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dressed in a Santa Claus costume and bearing gifts, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) told hundreds of residents who were serenaded at the first 'Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist' at Festival Grounds on Saturday 12 December 2020, to spread love this season.
Children making major $$ but parents struggling to repay school loans- Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Some parents in the Virgin Islands (VI) are reportedly struggling to repay school loans, even though their children are now in very good positions to absorb those loans.
‘We shouldn’t have to beg’- Premier to big businesses
MEYERS ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged successful business persons in the Virgin Islands to take a page out of Mr Peter Haycraft’s book and give back to the territory as a gesture of gratitude.
‘This year has been a blast!’– Premier Fahie on 65th Emancipation Festival
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons who turned up at the Carrot Bay Festiville for the close off activities of the Virgin Islands (VI) 65th Emancipation Celebrations were reminded of the importance of celebrating at all times with the spirit of gratitude.