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Luce D. Hodge-Smith distributes some 300 school supply kits in District 4

- said house-to-house back to school drive in Long Bush & Lower Estate areas well received
A back-to-school drive hosted by Luce D. Hodge-Smith in the District 4 area of the Virgin Islands (VI) was well received by students and parents, Mrs. Smith told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). Photo: Provided
Mrs Hodge-Smith said the drive was not only to help the students but to do her part in staying connected with the district and its needs. Photo: Facebook
Mrs Hodge-Smith said the drive was not only to help the students but to do her part in staying connected with the district and its needs. Photo: Facebook
In addition to the school supplies, students also received a personalized message via a card that encouraged them to stay focused, study hard, and complete their homework in addition to having a successful 2021/2021 school term. Photo: Provided
In addition to the school supplies, students also received a personalized message via a card that encouraged them to stay focused, study hard, and complete their homework in addition to having a successful 2021/2021 school term. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A back-to-school drive hosted by Luce D. Hodge-Smith in the Fourth District was well received by students and parents, Mrs Smith has told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

The drive, which was able to provide school supplies in the areas of Long Bush and Lowest Estate, took the form of a house-to-house distribution where children were provided with bags filled with school supplies including books, pencils, face masks, rulers, sharpeners, face masks, and hand sanitisers. 

"The response was great, they were very appreciative. We tried to reach as many students as I possibly could reach so it was over 300 actually," she said.

Staying connected to D4! - Ms Hodge-Smtih 

Mrs Hodge-Smith related that drive was not only to help the students but to do her part in staying connected with the district and its needs. 

"It was well-received", she further told VINO while thanking her contributors for stepping forward and doing their part to make the programme a success.

Some of the companies who supported included Bazz Natural Juices, Manuel Reef Marina, Bobby's Marketplace, Pooky's Customs Unlimited, Dareo's Jerk Centre, and Deputy Speaker Hon Neville A. Smtih (AL).

In addition to the school supplies, students also received a personalised message via a greeting card with sponsors that encouraged them to stay focused, study hard, and complete their homework.

To top it off, they were given well wishes for a successful 2021/2021 school term.

27 Responses to “Luce D. Hodge-Smith distributes some 300 school supply kits in District 4”

  • up town (07/09/2021, 07:28) Like (16) Dislike (11) Reply
    good stuff we got you this time for district 4 yeall
  • disappointed (07/09/2021, 07:29) Like (12) Dislike (18) Reply
    Never came my way and I've been 4th for over 20 years
  • McNamara (07/09/2021, 07:48) Like (10) Dislike (17) Reply
    We with Luce all the way!
  • me me me (07/09/2021, 07:51) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    Thanks so much. Great job
  • ... (07/09/2021, 07:58) Like (15) Dislike (18) Reply
    politics as usual....homegrown for 2023
  • WOW (07/09/2021, 08:00) Like (11) Dislike (12) Reply
    Ssstttrrropouuuueeeesssss
  • VOTE (07/09/2021, 08:54) Like (7) Dislike (13) Reply
    Election buddy....
  • I always like this lady.. (07/09/2021, 09:14) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    My dear. I wish you the best. Keeping doing good. This is your time...I am not sure if VIP at this time is the right choice. And please when you win do not accept no bank benching position, do all you can to get a ministry, U been in culture too long, thats your port folio, tired of these women with no courage, no fight sitting comfortable as a back bencher been satisfied with a salary, men has failed us.. Women in parliament need to get courage, get brave, step up and make a difference...I would like to see Culture and tourism fall under the same ministry, they go well together.. Its dictator ship to have Ministry of finance and tourism under one ministry, What we have is one minister controlling the entire economy of a country..not good.. I would have add Tourism to Carvin, He is a natural in that position....
  • Replacement (07/09/2021, 09:23) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
    is smith the replacement for vanterpool or what
  • Xxx (07/09/2021, 09:26) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
    CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF THE 2023 ELECTIONS , NOTHING IS FREE .!!
  • same game (07/09/2021, 09:36) Like (20) Dislike (15) Reply
    Started off on the wrong foot
  • wrong pew (07/09/2021, 11:20) Like (18) Dislike (14) Reply
    You're just like the rest of them, nothing new and wrong party
  • Interested (07/09/2021, 11:32) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    The campaigning has begun
  • WOW (07/09/2021, 12:07) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Not this party again for sure
  • Cross eye (07/09/2021, 12:18) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    WE NOTICE A FAMILY MEMBER OF HERS , IS ONE OF THE SPONCER OF THOSE 300 SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS.
    • Norris Turnbull (07/09/2021, 18:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @cross eye.. so freakin what. Worst than that happened in the dam VI.
  • home grown (07/09/2021, 12:20) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Home Grown or Luce ?
  • ccc (07/09/2021, 12:25) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    She will win very easy
  • 4sure (07/09/2021, 13:01) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good one VIP it’s always politics for you guys I just hope the people of the 4th doesn’t fall for this
  • home run (07/09/2021, 13:29) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Don't mind the noise Luce this is from the heart. Straight home run. Prepare your self.

    All the giants who will come up against you shall utterly fall. Don't be afraid this is your season no matter whose party you affiliate your self with.

    You are unstoppable keep close to the master you have an unexpected end. Press your way through the crowd of noise.

  • OK Then (07/09/2021, 13:39) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    May our future contenders remember that District 4 consists of a lot of other areas. Sadly, for twenty years Lower Estate and Long Bush received attention while everyone else in the district have had to fend for themselves.
  • Capt (07/09/2021, 16:28) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    You mean to tell me this woman doing something positive an ayo could be here bout politics people are hurt we need be thankful for lil things we get come on bvi not everything should be bout politics I guess COVID-19 is politics to well look wa we about
  • Observe (07/09/2021, 18:50) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Does she live in the 4th or 2nd?
    I like her but shouldn’t be playing politics with people in the 4th.
  • the block (08/09/2021, 06:43) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    We with Luce next election all the way


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