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In “1922 – a two room hospital was opened in Road Town, Tortola, and was named the Cottage Hospital but after its severe damage in 1924 by a ferocious hurricane, which was followed by a tidal wave, the hospital was remodeled and renamed ‘Peebles Hospital’ in honour of it founder….Major H. W. Peebles who was appointed Commissioner of the Virgin Islands in 1919. ” (Vernon Pickering)
Don’t miss the interview with Mrs. Leona Crabbe tonight, May 20, 2012 on CBN Ch51 at 8p. It was a delight to spend time with Mrs. Crabbe reminiscing about her early days growing up in the Virgin Islands. You can also see this on live stream on www.cbnbvi.com. If you miss tonight’s episode be sure to catch it on Wednesday night at 8p.m or on Saturday morning at 8a.m
RMS Rhone – a British Mail ship made her last voyage to the Virgin Islands on October 1, 1867. On the 29th October 1867 the Rhone was wrecked off Salt Island (one of the Virgin Islands) as she was getting ready for her return trip to the UK – “of the 145 persons on board only 21 seamen and an Italian passenger survived the ordeal.” That storm was so powerful that it sank “all but two of the 60 vessels anchored around St. Thomas” in the USVI. (Specialised Stamp Catalogue of The British Virgin Islands 1787-2001- Edited By: Giorgio Migliavacca)
This Sunday, May 13, 2012, my interview with Mr. A. O. Shirley, MBE airs on CBN Ch 51 at 8:00p.m and rebroadcast on Wednesday also at 8:00p.m and on Saturday at 8:00a.m. This is a very interesting conversation as Mr. Shirley gives an insight into his early years in government and his life in the Virgin Islands where he has lived all of his life.
You can also view this on livestream on www.cbnbvi.com –
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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”
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.
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.