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Students receive Trinity Term motivational speech from Kevin C. Smith

Despite an unsuccessful attempt at winning a House of Assembly seat in the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Third Electoral District, Mr Kevin “OJ” took time-out this morning, May 1, 2023, to deliver a motivational speech to a group of local primary school students. Photo: Team of Reporters
Mr Smith speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) said his speech comes as part of a project he does yearly given his is an alumnus of the primary school. Photo: Team of Reporters
Mr Smith speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) said his speech comes as part of a project he does yearly given his is an alumnus of the primary school. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for the Third Electoral District, in the 2023 General Elections Mr Kevin C. Smith aka OJ, despite an unsuccessful attempt at winning a seat in the House, this morning May 1, 2023, took some timeout to deliver a motivational speech to a group of local primary school students.

“This morning I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with the students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School. They were attentive and responsive, the future is prosperous with these engaging and enthusiastic young persons,” he said in a post shared online.

Mr Smith, speaking to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), said his speech comes as part of a project he usually does yearly, given he is an alumnus of the primary school.

“Historically, I give motivational speeches for the kids at the assembly. I started doing that in 2011 up until the hurricanes. I have [now] resumed.” 

Speech to encourage future inside them - Mr Smith 

“Today was to encourage them their future is inside of them and it starts with their choices today; to be attentive in class, dutiful with assignments, and diligent in all things,” he added.

Mr Smith noted that his speech today was a message he intends to reinforce throughout the years with the children amongst others, and have committed to doing weekly presentations.

Mr Smith ran in the recently concluded General Election for the Third District, losing out of the D3 seat to the incumbent Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3).

 

17 Responses to “Students receive Trinity Term motivational speech from Kevin C. Smith”

  • ... (01/05/2023, 13:04) Like (18) Dislike (20) Reply
    AP STILL GOIN EAT YOU IN THE NEXT FOUR YEARS
    • @… (01/05/2023, 13:24) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
      Keep dreaming not this time
    • Jaigon (01/05/2023, 14:13) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
      @…, we has gone past the elections, the man is on a positive mission and you come here chatting piss. Who say any of us will be alive in the next four years.
    • Voter of the 3rd (01/05/2023, 17:09) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
      To the many negative sayers against OJ, the election is over. AP may have gotten more votes than him but AP did not win. OJ is doing something positive for our youth, something that he has done before. I applaud him for doing it. Our youth need this kind of positive engagement. Not everything is about a show and tell - meaning doing something for reward. OJ has given to many a person over the years who were in need, but you never heard him bring it out in public. That is the way it should be. This young man has a lot more to give and with God's help, he will be victorious. Kudos OJ. Keep it up.
  • He get licks (01/05/2023, 13:11) Like (12) Dislike (14) Reply
    Clean up the derelict areas too
  • Nice (01/05/2023, 13:12) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep encouraging our youth in the positive direction.
  • guy hill (01/05/2023, 13:23) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Positive Level vibes.
  • good man (01/05/2023, 13:25) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    OJ is a GOOD MAN, with a Heart of Gold he means well ! Great Initiative
  • Ha Ha Ha (01/05/2023, 14:12) Like (13) Dislike (20) Reply
    These wannabe politicians trying to stay relevant. Let's see how long it lasts!!! ROTFL. Trying to be like AP!!'l Licks next election.
  • SCB YOUTH (01/05/2023, 14:17) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is something OJ does all the time and I admire him for it.
  • my view (01/05/2023, 14:25) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    More people should follow this example in all our schools both public and private schools. Good job.
  • former student (01/05/2023, 14:26) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kudos to the principal and teachers of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School who continue to do an excellent job.
  • Des (01/05/2023, 15:17) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    lovelyyyy. more of this please
  • M.I.A (01/05/2023, 16:15) Like (13) Dislike (8) Reply
    Will he go missing for another four years?
    • @M.I.A. (01/05/2023, 16:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Ayo go ahead studying Fraser and others wrongfully branding people to get power and keep it, as soon and very soon some of you will regret it.
  • 3rd Constituent (02/05/2023, 12:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I sincerely PRAY that the race in the 3rd would be between OJ and Parillon, Fraser need to part ways. He has done great things for the district, but do so.moving forward from a mentoring angle.

    Him and his SELFISH ambition is why he's in the opposition. Instead of the bloody government. WE HAD ENOUGH!!! Anyhow you see he run and win again we marching in the 3rd eh!!
  • Hmmmm (03/05/2023, 14:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Good job Mr. Smith.


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