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‘O.J.’ Smith leads efforts to rebuild ETPS Steelpan room

Mr Kevin C. Smith noted that already, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) through his Skelton Group of Companies is on board as well as Clarence Thomas Limited Home Center. Photo: Team of Reporters
Following up on last month’s motivational speech at the Ebenezer Thomas Priming School (ETPS), Kevin C. Smith aka ‘O J’ an alumnus of the school and prominent resident of the third district, is staying with his community and making contributions to the school. Photo: Internet Source
Following up on last month’s motivational speech at the Ebenezer Thomas Priming School (ETPS), Kevin C. Smith aka ‘O J’ an alumnus of the school and prominent resident of the third district, is staying with his community and making contributions to the school. Photo: Internet Source
Mr Kevon 'O.J' Smith, who contested the third district in the 2023 elections noted that he has already secured corporate sponsors to assist in the project 'as government cannot do everything. Photo: Internet Source
Mr Kevon 'O.J' Smith, who contested the third district in the 2023 elections noted that he has already secured corporate sponsors to assist in the project 'as government cannot do everything. Photo: Internet Source
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Following up on last month’s motivational speech at the Ebenezer Thomas Priming School (ETPS), Kevin C. Smith aka ‘O J’ an alumnus of the school and prominent resident of the third district, is staying with his community and making contributions to the school.

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Mr Smith assisted in leading a meeting to put 'hands together' to provide a new building for the  ETPS Steelpan room, so the children could have a more conducive place to practice their steelpan playing skills.

Mr Smith, who contested in the Third Electorial District in the 2023 elections noted that he has already secured corporate sponsors to assist in the project “as government cannot do everything”.

We need sponsors- OJ  

He noted that already, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) through his Skelton Group of Companies is on board as well as Clarence Thomas Limited Home Center.

Mr. Smith, a former Postmaster General and Head of the Trade Department noted that he is still reaching out to other businesses to help with the initiative.  He noted that he is also keeping the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) in the loop as she has also pledged her Ministry’s support.

The goal according to Mr. Smith, also a former CEO of Digicel is to give the school a brand-new Steel Pan Room and beside him other former students in collaboration with the Principal Mrs. Sybil S. Hodge are part of the efforts. 

12 Responses to “‘O.J.’ Smith leads efforts to rebuild ETPS Steelpan room”

  • WOW (13/05/2023, 15:43) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    This is nice.
    • Real Talk (14/05/2023, 07:28) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
      It ain't only now that need reapering yearssss now . But stuff like this might help get votes next time around
  • ok (13/05/2023, 15:43) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Well done OJ. We will all join in.
  • Horse droppings (13/05/2023, 15:47) Like (11) Dislike (33) Reply
    Hog city people will be crazy to allow Aaron moo moo childish rash to represent them after fraser
  • UK (13/05/2023, 19:55) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    Oj for Hog City come 2017
  • Awesomeness (13/05/2023, 20:23) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is wonderful OJ.

    We need to start or restart the fungi bands as well.

    We need to bring back our local culture in the schools.

  • herbs power (13/05/2023, 22:01) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Somebody help me to understand this 3peace suit thing in hottt sun please.
    • George Santos (14/05/2023, 11:46) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      So Aaron walk with seniors flopped he thinks he has support but he does not
  • The watchdog (14/05/2023, 11:44) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    Kevin going come back and beat Arron you watch
  • smh (14/05/2023, 16:53) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we just move on beyond the voting thing and work together as one for the benefit of the Community. Stop with the personal negativity, it gets nothing done! Thank you OJ for your continuing efforts.
  • musa (15/05/2023, 23:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    With 10000 per month 2e welcome your donation w e can


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