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UPDATE: Bakimba George is youth who died in Anegada boat accident

With next of kin adequately notified, our news centre can now disclose that the young man who died in a boat accident at Anegada last evening, May 17, 2023, is Bakimba George. Team of Reporters
Information just reaching our newsroom from sources on Anegada is that a young man has died following a lone boating accident earlier this evening, May 17, 2023. Photo: VINO/File
Information just reaching our newsroom from sources on Anegada is that a young man has died following a lone boating accident earlier this evening, May 17, 2023. Photo: VINO/File
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- With next of kin adequately notified, our news centre can now disclose that the young man who died in a boat accident at Anegada last evening, May 17, 2023, is Bakimba George.

According to information reaching our news centre, George was fatally injured when the vessel he was in came into contact with the ferry dock at Setting Point.

Reports are that the captain of the boat was also injured.

See precious article published May 17, 2023

Youth reportedly dies following boating accident @ Anegada

Information just reaching our news centre from sources on Anegada is that a young man has died following a lone boating accident earlier this evening, May 17, 2023.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are unclear at this time.

Our news centre is working on more details for this story.

36 Responses to “UPDATE: Bakimba George is youth who died in Anegada boat accident”

  • NezRez (17/05/2023, 21:59) Like (28) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad.
  • ice (17/05/2023, 22:09) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rip cuz
  • Teary eyes (18/05/2023, 00:26) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    May their soul rest in peace.
  • Sigh (18/05/2023, 03:14) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Omg Rip.
  • drunk (18/05/2023, 09:13) Like (10) Dislike (10) Reply
    must of been , to not see the ferry dock
  • News details (18/05/2023, 09:31) Like (29) Dislike (4) Reply
    Guess there are no further details on this one.

    Anyway, let us all respect the ocean. Not condemning anyone as I do not know what happened.. There is a blatant disrespect for the sea and many boaters feel they can overpower this amazing and unassuming element. If you're out there, whether as a swimmer, fishing on the rocks, on a dinghy, commercial boat, skiing, cruise ship or just joy riding, follow the rules, have your safety gear, night equipment and use basic common sense at all times. Be careful out there
  • SCB (18/05/2023, 10:34) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
    So very sorry to hear this. Condolences to all who are feeling this loss personally.
  • Winky (18/05/2023, 12:59) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
    The captain will claim his steering failed.
  • WO (18/05/2023, 13:55) Like (8) Dislike (19) Reply
    Ferry dock was going to fast
    Sad story
  • Youth (18/05/2023, 13:58) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Deepest sympathy
  • clown (18/05/2023, 15:15) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
    You in a small boat and hitting dock ….,just so them man lost his life because of your inexperience can’t sail reckless sailing
  • Relative (18/05/2023, 15:26) Like (30) Dislike (6) Reply
    CAN THE FAMILY GET TO GRIEVE IN PEACE? SIMON STOP CALLING US. IF WE CHOOSE TO USE YOUR SERVICES YOU WILL KNOW! GOSH MAN
    • WOW (18/05/2023, 16:08) Like (20) Dislike (3) Reply
      Hmmm ppl can’t grieve in peace what a shame, and this ain’t the first family to complain
    • Real Talk (18/05/2023, 16:08) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
      Simon calm down calm down what's for you you will get it be still my brother
    • Will say this much (18/05/2023, 16:10) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
      SIMON? IT HAS NOT BEEN 48 HOURS SINCE THE ACCIDENT, PLEASE LET THE FAMILY GREIVE THEIR LOVE ONE IN PEACE AND IN PRIVATE. IF THEY DECIDE TO USE YOUR SERVICES THEY WILL CONTACT YOU.
    • look good (18/05/2023, 16:36) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
      its about time some one put him in his place......fighting for corpes...telling lies..calling family......let people grieve in peace
    • @Relative (18/05/2023, 16:44) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
      Simon them is so sickening . Is like they can’t wait to hear someone die to call them and desperately saying come by me , come by me , come by me to my funeral home. They doin that to every family. If someone want to use your service wait for their consent . Don’t go running them down. Smfh
      • so it is (18/05/2023, 19:52) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
        My mother didn't even leave the hospital room that she died in when someone from the other one called me offering their services. Don't know how they got my number.
  • redz (18/05/2023, 16:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip can believe that
  • ReL (18/05/2023, 16:30) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    So true. This is so crazy that as some one die they calling you same day!never knew of such things like this the bvi is not a real place.
  • jah (18/05/2023, 16:58) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    This man can’t sail no boat buh he going Anegada in a lil boat speeding to go hit a dock …i sorry but he would’ve gah pay for this
  • WOW (18/05/2023, 17:58) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    It's how an who give them the family number? Wow give the family a brake man u all will eat still just clam down ????
  • @ Confused (18/05/2023, 18:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    MAYBE THE PERSON WAS CONFUSED JUST LIKE YOU , SO WHY YYOU HAVE TO DRAMATISE IT SOME MORE FOR , ARE YOU TRYING TO CONFUSE EVERYONE , ANYBODY FORCED YOU TO READ IT / JUST LET IT SLIDE , NOW AM GETTING CONFUSED ????
  • There should be (18/05/2023, 21:56) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    No joke, something needs to be done about that. That is not cool at all. Someone has to look into that.
  • lie (19/05/2023, 04:40) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    I believe this is a set up by the other funeral home to be on here commenting to tarnish the good name of our funeral home. We haven’t contacted anyone related to this person about his body thus far. We do call but we can attest that we haven’t. We are professionals
    • look good (19/05/2023, 16:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      YOU saying this is a lie ..what about the guy up east that got shot....he went at that family to..and also threating them...so he need to stop and hiding behind washing money
    • @lie from Virgin Gorda (19/05/2023, 20:31) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      This has nothing to do with the other funeral home. Tell Powers to stop calling every family member near and far on behalf of Majestic. He is making the family angry.
  • Anegada Voice. (19/05/2023, 07:50) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    If you don't know how to navigate anegada you will get in an accident. This is so unfortunate. On a more serious note. I believe he could've live had Anegada had a proper medical facility. Fire truck, Ambulance, mini hospital, and a helicopter. The time it took the medics to source a boat and travel to anegada was a few hours after the incident. Hopefully Vincent will get these issues rectified once and for all.
  • from anegada (19/05/2023, 11:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family and all who were affected from the passing of the young man. Now that we’re on the topic the ferry dock on Anegada does not have any lights at the very end making it hard to see how far it actually extends out also, there is a navigation buoy not illuminating for safe passage during the night. Not saying these are the things that caused the accident but prevention is better than cure.
  • Listen (19/05/2023, 12:34) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    i have to laugh to say this is the first time i am hearing that people are calling for dead bobies.

    you people on this island like to call people name behind these site but could never take it to facebook or in person.

    i don't believe for one second this man calling anyone of you people maybe it someone else cause why and what he need to call you guys for it not even his business he just work for them. but you people on this little rock and yes i am a born here deep in the ground too is sick with you all. as something happen you quick to use these area to talk or call people down but in them face you smiling god dont like ugly.

    stop the bullshit.....
  • Bishop (20/05/2023, 13:14) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    My deepest condolences to his entire family.

    I really don’t see the big deal if someone from the new funeral home calls family members and offers their services. After all, they are new and trying to establish themselves.

    There’s only one other funeral home that had the monopoly for umpteen years. Many, many families had issues with that funeral home but could they have done? The dead had ti be buried. Let’s see how everything plays out now that families have a choice.
    • @Bishop (20/05/2023, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nice try your post made me laugh, your the first Bishop in the history of this island who wants to speak a truth that your ashamed to own a church that you cant share and a fear so great that you have to post without a name. As a Bishop if you knew of anyhting wrong you should have on behalf of your members contacted am involved and ed to find a solution. Your God is so powerful that you blog annonomously

      I am glad that there is another funeral home I belive in choice, I don't berks in 16 calls in a two day period I don't belive in calls to every cousin and close friend building a business is fine harassment and bullying is not

      You said that many many families had issues, what did you do Bishop to make things better?
    • We see you (20/05/2023, 13:55) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      This is defense from Simon sticking to the script straight out of the playbook


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