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Hon Penn distributes food hampers, ice cream across Districts 7 & 8

- Distribution came as part of Christmas give back initiative
– Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) over the Christmas holidays period had donated a quantity of holiday ham and turkey along with cases of water and food boxes to families in both the 7th and 8th Districts. Photo: Provided
For the Boxing Day holiday observation, the Opposition Leader partnered with Ice Treats to deliver free ice cream and smiles to children in the 7th and 8th Districts. Photo: Provided
For the Boxing Day holiday observation, the Opposition Leader partnered with Ice Treats to deliver free ice cream and smiles to children in the 7th and 8th Districts. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), over the Christmas holidays, donated a quantity of ham and turkey, along with cases of water and food boxes, to families in both the 7th and 8th Districts.

The Opposition Leader via a release today, December 31, 2021, said the donations came as families used the holiday season to come together for celebrating, socialising, and reconnect.

Hon Penn added, “I know that this year has been an extremely difficult time for many families and my District Committee, and I felt the need to provide a little help to persons in our community by providing holiday ham, turkey, food boxes containing dry goods and cases of water.”

Free ice cream for children 

On Boxing Day, December 26, 2021, the Opposition Leader partnered with Ice Treats to deliver free ice cream and smiles to children in the 7th and 8th Districts.

“My District Committee and I will continue to do our part and implement initiatives to support our residents and aid in the progress of our communities,” he added.

Hon Penn also reminded persons in the community of the recently launched District Community Newsletter aimed at bringing awareness to some of the root problems across the district.

The Opposition Leader said the newsletter will be available at the District Office, located next to the Harbour View Restaurant in East End, as well as at various restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets in the district.

19 Responses to “Hon Penn distributes food hampers, ice cream across Districts 7 & 8”

  • asking for a friend (31/12/2021, 18:35) Like (9) Dislike (41) Reply
    How come he did not give the premier credit for providing the funds for this?
    • @asking for a friend (01/01/2022, 10:03) Like (46) Dislike (3) Reply
      Stop being so negative, it does not matter who the funds came from. The main thing is the funds were use in a positive way to help the people in the community.
      • SMH (01/01/2022, 21:19) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        @@asking for a friend - It do matter where the funds came from; Bg your comment your the type of person that don’t know the difference between negative and positive; what part of the person comment was negative? imagine it’s January 1st, 2022 and your still acting the same smh
    • Come in Peace (07/01/2022, 13:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It is not the Premier's money so why would he give recognition/credit to him for monies that is for to the district. Come on, you guys have to stop being so petty because you may not agree with someone politically.
  • Village (31/12/2021, 18:40) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    That was very nice of him thank you so much
  • 911 (31/12/2021, 20:32) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    penn for dept governor
  • Winky (31/12/2021, 21:15) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Election time ?
  • aye aye (31/12/2021, 23:40) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Marlon for deputy
  • UK (01/01/2022, 10:06) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    He do not have to give the premier credit, the money did not come from the premier pocket, its tax payers money.
  • Distribution came as part of Christmas give back initiative (01/01/2022, 10:25) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Give back" at Christmas???... the mind boggles!
  • louis (01/01/2022, 10:34) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Brota man, if your motive was pure kindness and concern fo yo people why it got to be inah the paper them. You jus do wah you gotta do and shut your mouth. Unless you looking for a job that you are no where ready for.
    • @ Louis (01/01/2022, 14:05) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Because the people have to know how their tax money is spent, is our money we need to know we have to know we must know.
      Thank you
  • Native Senior citizen of the British Viirgin Islands (01/01/2022, 12:44) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Political tactics at works:. Take enough from others so that at Christmas time you can give a little of what you have taken from them.
    Question: was this a customary practice before one gained political power or is this political sale pitch at work? They that give freely from the heart expecting nothing in return has gave the gift of love. We are all guilty, and somime have violated the Godly principles of genuine giving unconditionally.
  • Hmmm... (01/01/2022, 15:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only district 7 people received whatever he gave. Not District 8 at all. It have families he promised in District 8 that still waiting. You don't see District 7 Rep doing ntn for District 8 tho.
  • huh (01/01/2022, 15:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    When was this? How come i didnt get
  • 8th district resident (01/01/2022, 15:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon. Penn always do stuff like this in our community and he also helps residents. Not because it isn’t always posted means that he’s not doing anything.
  • Giftwatch (03/01/2022, 10:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well, we can’t complain about the Government making donations to needy persons during the pandemic then. Unless Marlon paid entirely out of his own pocket.
  • Blessing (04/01/2022, 12:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Marlon this is good what you did sharing food and water, but you stop people of God from praising God and preach his word on the beach ,God will deal with you in his own time, nothing beats prayers,you should not do what you did to God servant, what ever you sow you will surely reap you will get what coming to you


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