Rotary District 7020 Governor Lindsey J. Cancino (right) and his wife Lesley (2nd from right) received a warm welcome on their arrival in the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Photo: VINO

Rotary District 7020 Governor for Lindsey J. Cancino, and his wife Lesley, at the Platinum Executive Lounge at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Photo: VINO

Among the distinguished welcoming party for Mr Lindsey J. Cancino was Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), himself a Rotarian. Photo: VINO

Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9); Rotary Assistant Governor for the VI, Past President Shan Mohamed, and Past Assistant Governor Ryan R.E. Geluk engage the Rotary District 7020 Governor, Mr Lindsey J. Cancino at the Platinum Executive Lounge at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Photo: VINO

Mr Cancino, who is from The Bahamas, is in the VI until September 5, 2026, and his official visit forms part of his wider programme of engagement with clubs across Rotary District 7020 during the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

Warm VI welcome

Among the distinguished welcoming party for Mr Cancino was Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), himself a Rotarian. Hon Wheatley welcomed Mr Cancino and wife on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, telling Mr Cancino that he hopes he is able to visit Virgin Gorda, “where we will await you for a warm reception there.”

Rotary Assistant Governor for the VI, Past President Shan Mohamed, welcomed Mr Cancino on behalf of the Rotary family of the Virgin Islands.

“I hope that you enjoy BVI hospitality with your fellow Rotarians. We look forward to an exciting week, and we are so honoured that you chose to visit us so early in your year [as Rotary District 7020 Governor].

‘Looking forward’ to hearing about ‘great work’ of clubs

Mr Cancino said he was very happy to be back in the VI, and was “looking forward to catching up with some good old friends as well about hearing about all the great things your clubs are doing.”

Other Rotarians expressing kind words of welcome to Mr Cancino and his wife were Past District 7020 Governor Vance M. Lewis; Past Assistant Governor Ryan R.E. Geluk; and Niche Marketing Manager at the BVI Tourist Board, Lynette L. Harigan, MBE.

Dinner receptions

During the visit, the District Governor and his family will be hosted by His Excellency Daniel Pruce, Governor of the Virgin Islands, at a special dinner.

The District 7020 Governor will also be the special guest at a joint dinner meeting hosted by the Rotary Clubs of the VI, providing an opportunity for Rotarians from across the Territory to engage directly with the District's leadership, share the progress of their clubs and discuss opportunities to deepen Rotary's service and impact.