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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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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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