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BVI Red Cross approves first 855 applicants for $$ under Assistance Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the two Category 5 Hurricanes in September 2017, Irma and Maria, that left the Virgin Islands’ destroyed, the aftermath being death, homelessness, and panic in the streets for food and gasoline, many persons have raised concerns about the transparency of aids being funnelled through the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government.
Rupert Vanterpool wins Nissan X-Trail in Red Cross car raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rupert Vanterpool of Bucks Food Market on Virgin Gorda is now the owner of a brand new red Nissan X-trail 2016, thanks to his participation, although reluctant, in the BVI Red Cross Society's fundraising car raffle.
UPDATE: Overwhelming support for St Vincent disaster relief drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On January 1, 2014, a time when many would have been in their homes with their friends and families celebrating the beginning of a new year, several persons took the time instead to participate in a drive that would give some hope for a brighter tomorrow for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Stop digging your graves with your teeth! Dr Irad Potter
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – Poor diets, bad eating habits and failure to exercise are three of the major ways residents were told are responsible for the degradation of their health and was likened to one “digging their grave with their own teeth” by Chief Medical Officer Dr Irad Potter.
Red Cross Camp is a BIG hit!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirteen children enjoyed a fun-filled, educational training camp at the Red Cross Headquarters last week August 20th – 24th. This was the first summer camp of a new annual incentive to give back to the community while teaching the children new skills.