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Safe Haven Transitional Centre Completes Feminine Hygiene Drive
The Safe Haven Transitional Centre (SHTC) has successfully concluded its Feminine Hygiene Drive Outreach Initiative, which was launched in May. The initiative aimed to provide essential hygiene products to women in need across the Virgin Islands, collecting donations of items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, toilet paper, combs, mouthwash, bath soaps, and feminine towels.
Director of SHTC, Mrs. Nellville Bronstorph, announced that ninety-four feminine hygiene packs were assembled from the generous donations received. These were distributed to the Sister Islands through a collaborative effort with Sister Island Coordinator, Mrs. Monel Nickie. The primary goal of the drive was to reach out to women in the Virgin Islands, especially those on the Sister Islands, who are in need of these products.
“This Feminine Hygiene Drive Outreach was birthed out of a desire to make a small but impactful contribution to females within the Territory who we felt might appreciate receiving the items,” Mrs. Bronstorph explained. She added that the initiative was a step towards promoting health, dignity, and well-being for women who might be unemployed, under-employed, or facing other life challenges.
The overwhelming response to the drive allowed the Centre to exceed its initial targets. “Because of this, we were able to provide packages to a wider range of females, particularly in Tortola, after meeting our targets for the Sister Islands. We are beyond grateful to the businesses and individuals who donated,” Mrs. Bronstorph said.
In total, forty-four feminine hygiene packs were distributed on Tortola, twenty-three on Virgin Gorda, seventeen on Jost Van Dyke, and ten on Anegada. Key contributors to the initiative included the Unite BVI Foundation, Road Town Wholesale, Vanterpool Pharmacy, Alphonso Warner Insurance Agency, Republic Bank BVI, CCT BVI, National Bank of the Virgin Islands, Akilah Corbin, and Nicosie Dummett. Essential logistical support was provided by Road Town Fast Ferry, New Horizon Ferry Services, and Mr. Trevor Bridgewater, who played crucial roles in transporting the items to the Sister Islands.
The Safe Haven Transitional Centre remains committed to being a catalyst for social change, helping individuals transform their lives under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
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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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