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Miss World British Virgin Islands 1994 Khara Michelle Forbes Has Passed
The pageant world is mourning over the loss of Miss British Virgin Islands 1994 Khara Michelle Forbes who passed away over the weekend.
Khara, a beloved figure in the territory, made her mark in the world of pageantry when she won the prestigious Miss World British Virgin Islands title in 1994 at the tender age of 18.
Khara triumphed over four other talented contestants to capture the crown with her radiant beauty, intelligence and charisma.
Born and raised in the territory, Khara pursued her high school education at Lyman High School in Altamont Springs, Florida.
Upon completing her studies, she returned to her cherished homeland, where she began working as a secretary at Sucre and Sucre Trust Ltd.
It was during this time that Khara set her sights on attending university, with a passionate determination to pursue a major in early childhood education, fuelled by her dream of one day establishing her own daycare centre.
Khara had the honour of competing in the internationally renowned Miss World Pageant which was held in Sun City, South Africa.
Her grace and elegance shone through as she showcased the beauty and rich cultural heritage of the BVI on the global stage.
“She was beautiful, graceful, intelligent and phenomenal lady and Queen. She represented the BVI with pride, grace and poise,” shared Terry Donovan, who was the Miss BVI World Pageant Director in 1994, in a social media post.
Khara’s untimely passing has left a void in the hearts of the BVI community.
She will always be remembered for her infectious smile, kind-hearted nature, and her unwavering dedication to her community.
Her legacy as a role model for young women and a proud ambassador of the territory will continue to inspire generations to come.
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Tola Radio Battles Legal Dispute Over Shutdown, Calls for Public Support
Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM, known as “the people’s radio,” has been off the air for 14 days amidst a legal standoff with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT). Managing Director Floyd P. Burnett, also known as “Heritage,” is urging public support as the station navigates what he describes as a targeted attack on freedom of speech and locally-owned businesses.
Mr. Burnett alleges that despite meeting all payment requirements and deadlines, CCT refused to accept Tola Radio’s payment and later disabled the station’s broadcasting equipment. “They physically touched our equipment and locked them off, despite written legal letters asking and instructing it not to be done,” he stated.
The dispute follows CCT’s October announcement terminating its service agreement with the radio station. CCT clarified that Tola Radio could retain its services if it became a paying customer, but according to Burnett, his payment was rejected without justification.
The controversy escalated when Burnett claimed an attempt was made to have him arrested and charged with attempted murder. “The public was to wake up and hear the radio off along with hearing I was arrested and charged, but God is greater than man!” he said.
Efforts to secure an extension for relocating Tola Radio’s equipment were also denied, Burnett said. Additionally, an urgent injunction filed in the High Court was postponed by a visiting judge until November 22 without hearing any arguments.
The ongoing shutdown has left eight employees without income, caused significant financial losses, and breached client agreements. Burnett criticized government officials for their lack of action, accusing them of failing to address the issue despite the government being a major client of CCT.
“Like most problems facing the BVI, they can’t [find] no way to help us! Even though the government is the tower people’s biggest client,” Burnett remarked.
Burnett is calling on the public to boycott CCT in protest. “Plug out the phone, plug out the chip, don’t pay your bill! We need to make a statement to corporate BVI today!” he urged.
He framed the situation as a broader fight for “freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of information,” asserting that the attack on Tola Radio sets a dangerous precedent for other local businesses.
Despite the challenges, Burnett assured Tola Radio’s listeners and partners that the station will resume broadcasting soon. “We will be back on air shortly, hopefully before the day is out,” he promised.
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