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VI's stalwart boatmen honoured @ Car & Bike Exhibition

- Including the late Ira L. Smith & Edwin A. George aka 'Speedy'
The late Ira L. Smith, left, and Edwin A. George aka Speedy, right, were honoured for their contribution to the marine sector when the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition was held at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters/File
One of the promoters of the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition, Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka ‘Masa’, left, presents a plaque to Brian Fonseca for his contribution to car shows over the years. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the promoters of the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition, Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka ‘Masa’, left, presents a plaque to Brian Fonseca for his contribution to car shows over the years. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), centre, attended the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition held at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), centre, attended the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition held at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Colourful bikes on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Colourful bikes on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
This beauty was on display at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
This beauty was on display at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
This piece of machinery drew much attention at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
This piece of machinery drew much attention at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
More bikes to admire at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
More bikes to admire at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A fair sized crowd at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A fair sized crowd at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
One of the vehicles on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A 'scary' bike on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A 'scary' bike on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A 'green machine' on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
A 'green machine' on show at the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds in Road Town on Saturday April 20, 2019. Photo: Team of Reporters
Rather than using the occasion as a competition, the organisors decided on showing appreciation to the people who contributed to car and bike shows over the years. Photo: Team of Reporters
Rather than using the occasion as a competition, the organisors decided on showing appreciation to the people who contributed to car and bike shows over the years. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a car and bike exhibition but the promoters used the opportunity to honour several persons who made invaluable contributions to the marine sector in the Virgin Islands, including the late Captain Ira L. Smith & Edwin A. George aka 'Speedy'.

The occasion was the 2019 Quality Promotions Car & Bike Exhibition at Festival Grounds on Saturday, April 20, 2019, organised by Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka ‘Masa’ and Dwayne Davis aka 'Badge'.

The first generation of boatmen honoured were Smith, George, Teddy Nibbs, Mark Simmonds, Clarence Thomas, Michael Thomas, Greg Forbes, Lisbert Wheatley aka 'Lisby’, Lauren George aka 'Pipe', Franciso Mulan aka 'Miller', Christian M. Cottoy and Hewlett Forde.

In 1986, the late Captain Smith founded Smith’s Ferry Service, which provides modern sea travel between the greater Virgin Islands (VI). Smith’s Ferry Service, was also another pioneer with inter islands sea transportation between Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada. Mr Smith died on April 5, 2018.

Meanwhile, Mr George founded Speedy's Ferry Service. He was a patriot and humanitarian and transported many sick and deceased Virgin Gordians over the many years—most often free of cost—to Tortola for medical attention. As a pioneer in the sea transportation industry, he strived and it was always his goal, to make travel between Virgin Gorda, Tortola, Anegada, and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) more convenient, comfortable and affordable.

Mr George died on March 28, 2018.

Car & Bike owners honoured 

Rather than using the occasion as a competition, the organisers decided on showing appreciation to the people who contributed to car and bike shows over the years.

Among the car owners honoured were Vincent Whattley aka ‘Egga’, Brian Fonseca and Al Normon.

All of the honourees were presented with plaques.

3 Responses to “VI's stalwart boatmen honoured @ Car & Bike Exhibition”

  • apple pie (21/04/2019, 14:47) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nice
  • Happy (22/04/2019, 08:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up to Quality Promotions promoters for honouring the late giants of the Virgin Islands. it was indeed a nice show.
  • wow (22/04/2019, 17:55) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    the highly controversial Masa. Why are you wearing that St. Kitts shirt. I swear this guy does anything for attention.


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