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VI’s oldest citizen Ms Enelle Smith celebrates 105th birthday

One of the territory’s centenarians, Ms Enelle Smith, 2nd from left, celebrated her 105th birthday on December 22, 2023. Right is Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9). Photo: Facebook
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) presented a gift to Ms Enelle Smith on National Centenarian Day on Friday, September 22, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) presented a gift to Ms Enelle Smith on National Centenarian Day on Friday, September 22, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the territory’s centenarians, Ms Enelle Smith, celebrated her 105th birthday on December 22, 2023.

Smith, of Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands, is also the oldest person alive in the [British] Virgin Islands.

Among those celebrating the special day with Ms Smith was Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).

“It was an honor indeed for me to spend time with Ms Enelle Smith and her family today as she celebrated her 105th birthday! May God continue to keep and watch over you and your entire family,” Hon Wheatley wrote on his social media page on December 22, 2023.

Ms Smith was one of six centenarians the Social Development Department of the Virgin Islands (BVI) paid tribute to on September 22, 2023, in observance of National Centenarian Day on Friday, September 22, 2023.

20 Responses to “VI’s oldest citizen Ms Enelle Smith celebrates 105th birthday”

  • Bless her heart (24/12/2023, 11:42) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    To live to see your 105 Birthday is a huge blessing from the Universe. May the Universe continue to bless you Ms. Smith. Enjoy your Birthday and Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
    • @ Bless her heart (24/12/2023, 12:56) Like (17) Dislike (9) Reply
      It’s a huge blessing from God not the universe.

      Stop dumbing down and discrediting God with this “universe” nonsense.
      • @@ Bless her heart (24/12/2023, 14:45) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply

        And you need to mind your %$^&* business. Just who the hell are you to tell someone that they are dumbing down and discrediting God. How dear you. If you were in my face and said something like that I would smash your face into pieces. Some people say JAH, ALLAH, UNIVERSE , what is the problem!!!.you dumb Island bush person?

      • @Bless her heart (24/12/2023, 14:59) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
        The person said Universe so what is it to you. You stepped out of your lane by telling someone to stop dumbing down and discrediting God. That is not cool. What you need to do is talk a long look in the mirror and think about the things you have done and is doing before you make such a stupid comment.
        • Just saying (24/12/2023, 23:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          To solve this please ask Mrs. Enelle Smith if she credits her longevity to the Universe or to God. Simple. Ask her. Let her say. Its that simple.
      • Observer (25/12/2023, 17:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ Bless her heart
        I agree with you. ..A Huge Blessing from God The Father, Creator, Provider and Giver of Life!
      • herbs power (25/12/2023, 23:38) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ Bless her heart. Sorry to say you are the fool. There is no evidence of a god but its a reality the universe exists.
  • E. Leonard (24/12/2023, 12:47) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats and warmest blessings to Ms. Enelle Smith on her precious 105th Birthday. What a blessing and may God continue to shower her with His richest blessings. Ms. Smith have lived through many changes in 105 glorious years. Hopefully, historians and others are conversing with on her thoughts and experiences. May she enjoy a blessed holiday season!
  • Real Talk (24/12/2023, 14:43) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    First very blessed and happy birth day ms Smith god has truly blessed you give him the praise at all time (not the universe)
  • first (24/12/2023, 15:09) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    I would like to wish Ms. Smith a 105th Birth day and a Merry Christmas. Second, I knew it was only a matter of time a dumb slow Island person would say something about someone saying Universe. No wonder people on the outside is always calling you people dumb, slow and imbeciles.
  • MY RESPECT TO THE LADY (24/12/2023, 17:53) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    BUT - There has to be a lot of history that is not revealed here / like for instance , is she from east or west ETC are the family ghosts ? U writing racism day and might , as if you live in the past / this is something more important to read and learn about a real true virgin - islander that those who cherish their true culture will be happy to read about instead of your broken down record gabbage everyday / welcome to reality and throw the white boyz wig in the gabbage
  • @ E Leonard (24/12/2023, 17:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Well. Look who showed up / ( SHE IS REAL ) YOU AIN'T
    • @@E.Leonard (24/12/2023, 19:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      To @E. Leonard, Ms Smith’s 105th birthday celebration is a solemn occasion in the Yuletide season, so let’s treat and observe it as such a dignified and ceremonious occasion. Whatever beef you have with or shade you want to throw at E. Leonard hold your fire and keep your powder dry until after this ceremonial occasion.
  • @Bless your heart (24/12/2023, 20:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    You were better off not saying anything about someone saying Universe. You sound like you were scolding the blogger. For the record, you can think whatever you like but you have to learn that some things you think you should not always open your mouth, it makes you look stupid.
  • Fam (25/12/2023, 07:36) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    God bless her at her age
  • LCS (25/12/2023, 07:49) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations to her. May God, who created the Universe, keep blessing her to be around us longer.
  • @ @@ LEONARD (25/12/2023, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Thanks for the correction , it should bof been ( E lie N nerd ) by q0the way I don't eat beef , and if it's you who is responding , then you got the message , and if it ain't - then who asked you for your opinion ? unless you got touched by something I said . Then again if so you both may be birds of the same feather . * All respect to thre LADY * none vif you who playing holy can't even walk in her shadow - C ya
  • Queen (27/12/2023, 23:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dee's Smiths does do everything rite...living or ded dem is He and Sheros.

    Wish I knew her favorite Bush Tea.


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