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Flow Customers Win New Kitchen Appliances In “Bring the Joy” Christmas Promotions
Diane Percell Gumbs emerged as the proud recipient of a brand-new Samsung Refrigerator, courtesy of Flow’s highly anticipated “Bring the Joy” Christmas promotions. She became the latest in a line of fortunate customers who reaped the rewards of timely bill payments and new subscriptions.
Percell Gumbs, an existing Flow customer, clinched the coveted prize after demonstrating impeccable financial diligence by settling her bill in full and on time. This victory places her alongside previous winners: Robert Philip, who secured a Samsung 30” Gas Range Stove, and George and Sharon James, proud owners of a Samsung Top Load Washer.
Joining the winners’ circle are Shyril Smith, Rhonani Hypolite, Shaquana Vanterpool, Tameika Campbell, Candice Nichol, Jamal Herbert, and Cameron Creigh. Each reveled in the thrill of winning Apple iPads. Their triumphs were the result of engaging with various Flow services, including prepaid, postpaid, bundle, or internet plans.
The “Bring the Joy” promotion, which spanned from November 10 to December 22, provided customers with automatic entry to win weekly prizes, including Apple iPads, car raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2024 Changan UNI-T vehicle, as well as Samsung stoves and refrigerators. Entry requirements included activating a new prepaid plan, timely bill payments, and signing up for new postpaid, internet, or bundle services.
Beyond the excitement of individual wins, Flow teamed up with the Lions Club of Tortola and the Rotary Club of Central Tortola to donate toys and grocery vouchers, supporting their respective annual Christmas Food and Toy Drives.
Chairperson for the Lions Hunger Committee, Lion Kisha Frett, expressed gratitude for the $500 worth of grocery vouchers, noting that they were instrumental in complementing Christmas Hampers for families with special dietary needs and restrictions. The donation underscored Flow’s dedication to making a tangible impact on communities during the holiday season.
Nadia A. James, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, expressed Flow’s pleasure in collaborating with these esteemed organizations. She stated, “Flow is pleased to have collaborated with these organizations during the Christmas season to give back to our communities in a tangible way and help bring joy to families across the Territory.”
The generous donations were strategically utilized in the Clubs’ distribution drives throughout the community, further enhancing the holiday season for families in need. Flow’s multifaceted approach, combining individual customer incentives with community outreach, reflects a holistic commitment to fostering joy and goodwill during the festive season.
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British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Welcomes New Leadership
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced new appointments to its governing board, with Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC stepping in as Chairman and Ms. Patlian Johnson as Commissioner. The appointments, confirmed by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, mark a new chapter for the commission as it seeks to strengthen the territory’s financial services sector.
Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC has been appointed to a three-year term as Chairman, effective August 1, 2024. A seasoned legal expert with a distinguished career, Farara currently serves as a Commercial Court Judge for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and leads the litigation team at the BVI office of COLLAS CRILL, formerly Farara Kerins. Farara’s prominence in the legal community is further highlighted by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 1996, cementing his standing as a leading figure in the Virgin Islands Bar and the broader Eastern Caribbean.
Ms. Patlian Johnson will serve a one-year term as Commissioner, also beginning on August 1, 2024. Johnson, a Strategy and Policy Advisor with extensive experience, currently holds the position of National Coordinator for the UNDP Project Office. She brings an impressive academic background, including a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
The pair will replace outgoing Chairman Mr. Robin F. Gaul and Commissioner Mr. Melvin A. Turnbull, whose terms have concluded. Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), praised the new appointments, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Mr. Farara and Ms. Johnson to the BVIFSC Board of Commissioners. Their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the financial services sector.”
Smith also expressed gratitude to the departing board members for their significant contributions to the growth and stability of the territory’s financial services industry. According to the Government Information Service (GIS), these appointments underscore the Virgin Islands’ commitment to maintaining a well-regulated and competitive financial services sector.
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