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One Mart turns 35! Gives thanks in church

Businessman and owner of One Mart Supermarket, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) gives thanks at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay on Sunday, November 21, 2021, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of One Mart Supermarket. Photo: Facebook
One Mart Supermarket in Purcell Estate is also known as the 'People Store'. Photo: Facebook/File
One Mart Supermarket in Purcell Estate is also known as the 'People Store'. Photo: Facebook/File
Although business has evolved to meet the needs of everyone, One Mart prides itself in making sure fresh fruits and vegetables are available consistently to the [British] Virgin Islands since 1986. Photo: Facebook
Although business has evolved to meet the needs of everyone, One Mart prides itself in making sure fresh fruits and vegetables are available consistently to the [British] Virgin Islands since 1986. Photo: Facebook
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Popular shopping centre known for its friendly prices and frequent promotions, One Mart Supermarket is celebrating 35 years of existence in the Virgin Islands.

Businessman and Fourth District Representative Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool and his wife Mrs Judith E. Vanterpool, along with some of the supermarket's staff, celebrated the milestone at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Baughers Bay on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

“We want to say a big thank you very much to all our customers all over the territory. Thank you all for supporting One Mart for the last 35 years,” Honourable Vanterpool said during the service.

$5k donation

Hon Vanterpool also made a $5,000 donation to the church.

“We would also like to present a little token of our appreciation to the New Testament Church of God for being with us over the years,” Hon Vanterpool said.

The One mart staff then led the church in a special rendition of “I give you thanks.”

Evolution of One Mart

One Mart Supermarket is the flagship store of K-Mark’s Foods 1996 Ltd. The company has been making sure fresh fruits and vegetables are available consistently to the [British] Virgin Islands since 1986. Over the years the business evolved from a small mom and pop store called 'Fruit & Vegetable Basket', selling only produce, to a full supermarket with extended departments for home goods, appliances and furniture.

The business, located at Purcell Easte, was founded by Mark and Judith Vanterpool and their family and is now a leading foodservice provider for hotels, restaurants, yacht provisioning and groceries.

Another One Mart store is being built in East End.

11 Responses to “One Mart turns 35! Gives thanks in church”

  • … (22/11/2021, 08:22) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations mark and Judith
  • FIRE (22/11/2021, 08:38) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    I am very sure one of the hard working staff could have enjoyed that money. Church is history and only been keep alive by persons who find comfort in remaining blind. There is no christian who can debate with me because their claim is false. Stop it.
  • trrefdrfds (22/11/2021, 09:58) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    The devil was in heaven or a using Gid. Judas was at the table with Jesus. Now this. Nothing new under the sun. Thieves and robbers talking about God, when God is watching them in horror.
  • DEDE (22/11/2021, 10:04) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations. Remember when you started out just selling fruits and vegetables along with Omaha steaks. Your first location in town was in the building that currently house Said Dept Store then you expanded and move to Port Purcell. Also remember your bag of groceries. Where you would sell a weeks meal starting at $20.00 to $100.00 depending on what you needed. My mom always got the one suited for our family. The items were chicken, meat(beef/pork/ground beef) eggs, hot dog, cornflakes, milk, rice, sugar, flour fruit, veggies and some other items.
    I also saw you take over the late Liston Smith shop in Huntum Ghut your village. It good to see you give thanks to God for all he has done for you and you family. May God continue to bless you and your family and also your workers. Glory be to God.
  • wow (22/11/2021, 10:57) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Donation?! Where is the money tor3
  • smdh (22/11/2021, 10:59) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Donations?! So where is the money for pussers' staff??
  • red man (22/11/2021, 15:14) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply

    At least thanks ONE MART and BOBBIES to stay in buissness as the the WRONG W** going to make a lot of us eat out of a garbage bin, just compare some of the prices at all of them and you see what’s am talking about

  • ta ta (22/11/2021, 15:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep focus mark
  • musa (23/11/2021, 11:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Staff members have a bless day
  • Beautiful. (23/11/2021, 12:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All Glory To God. 35 yrs & Counting. The astute businessman Mark Vanterpool & Wife.


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