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Walwyn wins Ministers' race! [Slide show Included]

Public Service Week begins with Track & Field showdown, cheerleading competition
Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn sprinting to victory in the Ministers' race held yesterday May 21, 2012, with Deputy Premier Dr. Hon. Kedrick Pickering (right) in second, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool in third (first left) and Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith (green shirt) in fourth. Photo: VINO
Ministers prepping for Ministers Race. Photo: VINO
Ministers prepping for Ministers Race. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ministers of Government took it to the tracks in a ‘Ministers' Race’ yesterday May 21, 2012, during the track and field competition of Public Service Week, where Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn as anticipated by many, copped first place.

The race was held at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds following a march to begin the activities for Public Service Week.

With Minister Walwyn coming in first, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering followed closely behind. Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool came in third, Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, fourth and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie Skelton, trickled in last.

Each Minister of Government represented their respective teams.

Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mrs. V. Inez Archibald, said she is claiming no team as yet. She stated that she will be cheering on all the teams and asked everyone to represent their respectful Ministry proudly.

Premier Smith said he was ecstatic to share the moment with the people of the Virgin Islands.

Each team participated in a ‘Pep-Rally’ where they marched from the grounds of the Central Administration Building to the A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town.

Each team along with their Ministers, were divided and recognised through their chosen team colours.

Ministry of Communications and Works-Yellow, Ministry of Education and Culture and Ministry of Health and Social Development-Red, Premier’s Office and Ministry of Finance- Green, Governor’s Group and Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour-Blue.

The Ministers' Race was followed by a Cheerleading and Track and Field competitions.

For Public Service Week, celebrated from May 21-25, 2012, Government Ministries, departments and statutory bodies will be competing in various sporting activities such as softball, basketball, bowling, scrabble, dominoes and open house.

On May 23, a Health Fair will be held on the grounds of the Central Administration Building from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along with the annual recognition ceremony, which recognises officers for years of service, will be held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at 6:00 p.m.

Public Service Week 2012 is under the theme: 'Public Service for Efficiency, Excellence and Innovation.'

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27 Responses to “Walwyn wins Ministers' race! [Slide show Included]”

  • it for real (22/05/2012, 08:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    we going run myron out of office too..just wait!
    • Locally made (22/05/2012, 08:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      yeah, see if u alone can do it.
    • he is a good man (22/05/2012, 09:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      nah i think we should keep him
      • same old story (22/05/2012, 13:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        speak for yourself what damm good man...that old &^*^&*%$? Picko say you will hear
    • quiet observer (22/05/2012, 11:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      well all yall who on Myron back goin have to catch up cus he sho' leavin all da "haters" behind in da dust...all we do is win win win...wtg Myron!
  • Yup (22/05/2012, 08:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Watch my Hon. Minister representing well. Go Myron.. Go Myron... Go!!!!!!!!
  • polo (22/05/2012, 08:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You mean Dr. Smith an Ronnie came last….what ah ting to tell the king….We want to see Ralph and Fahie running also next time!
  • ooooo (22/05/2012, 08:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    why didn't they had the opposition in the race too?
    • Iron Lion (22/05/2012, 10:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      They're saving the Opposition races for Special Olympics HAHAHA!!
      • I wonder (22/05/2012, 13:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I am sure that the Minister for Education would be disappointed in hearing you mock people who are "differently abled." Wow! Imagine this attitude!
  • critic (22/05/2012, 09:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    our country is in shambles and these men still find time to be horsing around? This aint the time to be playing games nor poppy showing
    • To Critic (22/05/2012, 10:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      If the ministers didn't participate you all would have said how they feel them to big to participate. Now they took the time out of their busy lifes to mingle with the public service other then in the office, it's still a problem. Just can't please you people in this place at all.
    • quiet observer (22/05/2012, 11:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Wha u don't shut up and go sit down someplace so they aint human? they aint suppose to have a good time whilst supporting their civil servants?...at least they are expressing good sportsman ship/ showman ship... yall jus so damn sickenin...y u aint sayin the opposition aint out there showing no kinda support strrrruupesss man
    • game on (22/05/2012, 12:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      critic the work is "pappy show"! have u ever heard the term all work and no play makes CRITIC a dull boi!, well its called multitasking. there is no reason that they should not get involve in Public service week event , after all we look to them to set the example!... as one blogger said u might keel over if dem had to put u in de race!
    • @ critic (23/05/2012, 19:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your name just suits you your miserable azz
  • ausar (22/05/2012, 09:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job there fellas! Instead of marching around the block for frought like a few former ministers, aryo showing people how exciting fitness can become and how fit you guys really are. Let's hope that the oppositon can follow suit and do likewise!
    • jackspratt says; (22/05/2012, 10:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      If they really want to get fit, let them run to Cane Garden Bay and take a look at the sea wall.That will be a well run race.
  • movement (22/05/2012, 09:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Aryo want to see Ralph keel over lol wicked people well sa
  • vip (22/05/2012, 09:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i thought it was only dancia who was running and walking?
  • ... (22/05/2012, 10:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Pickering and Mark ain't win but their form looks good though...
  • feelingit (22/05/2012, 13:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So I see letting off stress on the field, that’s a good way to do it I must try it sometime
  • day light (22/05/2012, 13:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    did not even know public service week was on never heard a thing about it until now and yesterday when they were blocking the dawn traffic and I tire and trying to get home....
  • little black boy (22/05/2012, 16:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    who might be a winner today might be a looser tommorw...lol
  • LC (22/05/2012, 19:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good going Ministers. Keep it up
  • WB (23/05/2012, 19:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now THIS is what I like to see...for years they have tried to get the ministers to partake...this made my day...everyone needs unity and at the same time good fun to relieve some stress
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