VIRGIN GORDA CENTENARIAN

Mrs. Viva George turned 100 on 12 December. She is pictured here with Opposition Leader Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, Chief Minister Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith, and Deputy Chief Minister Hon. Ronnie Skelton. A highly skilled dressmaker, Mrs. George has made her birthday dress for most of her birthdays including this 100th celebration. The Virgin Gorda native spent most of her life in New York where she married Elmer George and served on the board of the Virgin Gorda Mutual Society for many years. On her return to Virgin Gorda she became involved in community matters and she is a very active member of the Virgin Gorda Choir. Several events were staged to celebrate her century of achievements. The St. Mary Anglican Church, the Social Security Board and District Representative Hon. Ralph O’Neal held parties in her honour. His Excellency Governor Tom Macan presented Mrs. George a card of birthday greetings from H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. [photo Rick Evans/GIS]