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Over 300 benefit from Hon Rymer’s 2021 back-to-school drive

-Initiative distributed backpacks, school supplies & provided opportunities for students to get haircuts/hair-braids
A Fifth District 2021 back-to-school drive organized by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been deemed a success with over 300 persons benefitting from the initiative held today Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Festival Grounds in Wickham’s Cay, II, Tortola, VI. Photo: Team of Reporters
The back-to-school drive which took the form of a drive-thru provided school bags and school supplies to students in addition to opportunities for students to get their hair braided and haircut for the boys. Photo: Team of Reporters
The back-to-school drive which took the form of a drive-thru provided school bags and school supplies to students in addition to opportunities for students to get their hair braided and haircut for the boys. Photo: Team of Reporters
Junior Minister for Tourism and At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) speaking to VINO called the drive a success with parents turning out in their numbers to take up the offers being provided. Photo: Team of Reporters
Junior Minister for Tourism and At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) speaking to VINO called the drive a success with parents turning out in their numbers to take up the offers being provided. Photo: Team of Reporters
Present at the event was also Community Police Officer Mitchell D. John who said the police presence helped to keep the event organized and moving smoothly, as well as encourage persons to follow the COVID-19 public health measures. Photo: Team of Reporters
Present at the event was also Community Police Officer Mitchell D. John who said the police presence helped to keep the event organized and moving smoothly, as well as encourage persons to follow the COVID-19 public health measures. Photo: Team of Reporters
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – A Fifth District back-to-school drive organized by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been deemed a success with over 300 persons benefitting from the initiative held today Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Festival Grounds in Wickham’s Cay II, Tortola, VI.

The back-to-school drive which took the form of a drive-thru provided school bags and school supplies to students in addition to opportunities for students to get their hair braided and haircut for the boys.

Hon Rymer said the idea for the 2021 drive came following announcements that in-school attendance will be recommencing from September 2021.

Return of Back-to-School Drive 

In the past, the drive which originally begun in 2019 was held at the Long Trench Community Centre and at the Huntums Ghut basketball court, however, the Minister said due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a pre-registered drive-through event was chosen to limit contact with persons.

“We registered quite a few, and we started from about 09:30 am this morning and we are now winding down with the last set of bags,” the Minister said while speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) shortly after noon today. 

“We had a lot of walk-ups as well, so we deemed it a success and I am quite happy that we could give back to the community in such a positive way. As you know how difficult these times could be for families,” Hon Rymer said while thanking all the volunteers for their support as well as the other At-Large members in the House of Assembly (HoA) for their contributions.

Parents turned out in numbers! - Hon de Castro 

Junior Minister for Tourism and At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) who was on-site distributing items told VINO the back-to-drive was a success with parents turning out in their numbers to take up the offers.

"Of course, as an educator, I find initiatives like this extremely important especially during these difficult times and the children are very excited, you see the smiles on their faces and I believe that was the intent and so I am glad to be a part of it,” she said.

Present at the event was also Community Police Officer Mitchell D. John who said the police presence helped to keep the event organized and moving smoothly, as well as encouraged persons to follow the COVID-19 public health measures.

 

16 Responses to “Over 300 benefit from Hon Rymer’s 2021 back-to-school drive ”

  • Nice!!!!! (04/09/2021, 16:55) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    AWESOME!
    • Buddy (05/09/2021, 04:55) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Awesome? He spending OUR money! If you give me some money I can also give you some bags.
  • VIP doing things (04/09/2021, 17:02) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good Going! we giving him another term for sure
  • hmmm (04/09/2021, 17:04) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    Was this even announced? Would have glad for two bags and save in some cash
    • Reply (04/09/2021, 17:31) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      thanks Kye heard others districts was trying to munch on the zone 5
    • You are (04/09/2021, 18:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @hmmmm your the type of physical people yet wicked spirited type that’s a plague in peoples lives. You spent your money on your children. But you doing that just maybe those two bags went to actually needed people!!
  • @VIP doing good (04/09/2021, 17:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sorry it's only for the 5th district yea Kye you doing great win back your seat for sure .
    • indee (05/09/2021, 16:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Having a seat and the rest of gang isn't with still make no sense. ask the opposition
  • gee (04/09/2021, 17:46) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon Rymer,
    Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
    District 2 can’t even get the roads cut, you can stand on the road and extend you hand to the side and feel the bush.
  • ... (04/09/2021, 17:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    one of the VIP sure seats mehson
  • thank you (04/09/2021, 18:45) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you Honorable Rhymer. Truly appreciated. If no one else say it, I am saying it. Thank you very much.
  • - (04/09/2021, 20:37) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    KR, the epitome of good compassionate leadership. Very proud of the work you do… may God give you the strength, courage and wisdom to continue pressing on.
  • GREAT MOVE! (04/09/2021, 22:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    KYE IS THE MAN! A REAL REPRESENTATIVE!
  • D5 (04/09/2021, 22:50) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    May God continue to bless you Hon. Rymer!
  • Happy to see this (05/09/2021, 06:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you!
  • Proper (06/09/2021, 04:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hon.Ryhmer for Premier, it done set. Hope increment promiser know he only keeping that seat warm for you, and you ain’t interested in sitting down, you always on your feet and on the move with twine positive improvement for the benefit of our country. May you continue to lead by example.


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