The Annual Third District Back to School Giveaways is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5 PM. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Businessman Mr Julian Willock, along with his Third District Committee, will host the annual Back to School Giveaways in the Sea Cows Bay area this weekend. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

The Third District Back-to-School Giveaways, now in its third year, is also powered by Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. Photo: Team of Reporters/File

According to the committee, the event has been moved from the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School grounds, due to the ongoing construction at the school, to the adjacent Forbes land next to the colourful gazebo.

The Third District Back-to-School initiative is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5 PM. The bag packs and other school items will be distributed by 4:00 PM on a first-come, first-served basis.

Win items at event

Music will be provided by Selector Taz, with light food and a fun time. There will also be opportunities to win gas vouchers from Delta Petroleum, and a lucky student will receive a laptop compliments of Rajah A. Smith of No Limit Construction. 

The event, in its third year, is also powered by Virgin Islands School and Office Supplies. No registration is required.

Mr Willock noted that he was delighted to be doing the back-to-school event again this year, as there are parents still struggling in the challenging economy, and he wants to continue to play his part in giving back.

Sponsors include, Asif Glasgow Backhoe Services, Little Dix Bay Hotel, BVI Ports Authority, Caribbean Insurance Limited, Home-Grown Studios, The French Deli, Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, No Limit Construction, Tortola Auto Group, Necker Island BVI, Blue Water Divers, Delta Petroleum, Nagico Insurance, Clarence Thomas Ltd., Long Bay Beach Resort, Skelton Group of Companies, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, CharterPort BVI and Chalwell Surveying Services Ltd.