Tag: history

Then & Now upcoming event

May 2, 2012 /

Come and join us at the twenty third anniversary of the Senior Citizen’s Movement in the Virgin Islands. The celebration, under the Social Development Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands, commenced on May 1, 2012 under the theme “Aging: A Lifetime Opportunity.” There are various planned activities, which will enable the seniors to have an enjoyable month. One planned activity, which THEN & NOW will be a part of, is an Open House & Cultural Exhibition at the Old Sugar Works Museum on May 4, 2012 from 10:00a.m – 2:00p.m.

On display will be artifacts, pictures of seniors and centenarians, arts and crafts, local food and preserves. There will also be on site demonstrations such as straw plating and possibly fish pot and broom making. There will also be local arts & crafts, local food, drinks, preserves, pastries, pepper bottles, coconut oil and many more items on sale. Information and tasting booths will be available for visitors to enjoy with other activities for everyone.

I look forward to seeing you and perhaps chatting with you.

Then & Now Informative

April 29, 2012 /

Did you know that it wasn’t until 1947 that married women were eligible to hold posts in the civil service – “up until that time women who already held such posts were required to resign upon marriage.” (Eugenia O’Neal – A History of Women in the Virgin Islands) . Women, we have come a long way and still moving forward.

Then & Now 3rd episode with Hugo Vanterpool

April 29, 2012 /

Please join us today, Sunday, April 29, 2012 on CBN Ch51 at 8PM, for the 3rd episode of my interview with Mr. Hugo Vanterpool. I am thankful and appreciative of Hugo for allowing me to interview him – he is a fine and most gracious gentleman. Following my interview with Hugo, Traci will speak on Healthy Living.

We thank you for joining us during these first episodes and look forward to your continued support.

Then & Now, historical facts

April 24, 2012 /

The official name of the “BVI” is the “Virgin Islands.” The United States of America bought the Danish West Indies, which were St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix etc., in 1917 and because of the close proximity to the “Virgin Islands” these became known as the “United States Virgin Islands.” The “Virgin Islands” are a territory of the United Kingdom – people began to refer to them as the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for ease of differentiation. THEN & NOW will use the official name of the BVI in all its communications – “VIRGIN ISLANDS”

Then & Now interactive and informative

April 23, 2012 /

Did you know that the first guest of this talk documentary, Mrs. Eugenie Todman-Smith was the Community Development Officer of the Virgin Islands in 1966 and one of only two women (the other one being, Ms. Pearl Varlack)  out of a total of twenty four people who met with Dr. Mary Proudfoot, the constitutional commissioner appointed by the United Kingdom in 1966, to look into political conditions in the territory of the Virgin Islands. From the Proudfoot report a new constitution for the Virgin Islands was introduced. (Eugenia O’Neal) It was this constitution that in effect gave the territory full self governance.

THEN & NOW, Sunday, April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012 /

Join us tonight on CBN Ch51 at 8PM for the second episode of a three part series with Mr. Hugo Vanterpool – further discussion of his book “Dusk to Dawn” – a look at the history, culture and heritage of the Virgin Islands. And, of course, Traci will speak about Healthy Living. Look forward to hearing from you.

THEN & NOW – Sunday, April 15, 2012

April 14, 2012 /

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This is the first of a three part series with Hugo Vanterpool in which we look at the historical culture as written in his book Dusk to Dawn. Although the book is written in story form with fictional characters, the historical and cultural background are, nonetheless, factual – a very interesting look into the Virgin Islands past as seen through the eyes of a Virgin Islander. Please join us for this informative and enlightening series on CBN Ch51 live or on internet live stream www.cbnbvi.com.

April 12, 2012

Well, we have had the premier of THEN & NOW and I while I see some kinks that needs working out, from verbal feedback, it would appear that the showing was good – Jenny was and is an inspiration to everyone, and her recounting of the former days was, in my view, incredible and inspirational. I am very grateful to her for having agreed to be a part of this initiative – God Bless her!!

Sunday, April 15th 2012 will be the first of a three part interview with Hugo Vanterpool, who has written DUSK TO DAWN – A very informative book, which provided much information about the culture, heritage and history of the Virgin Islands, for us to chat about. I was absolutely enthralled with our discussion and I hope you will be too.

At the end of each segment, Traci, our health and fitness expert, will chat about healthy issues.

Please visit with us and let us hear from you.