The Wider Opportunities for Women Conference was yesterday in St. Thomas and Dame Eugenia Charles of Dominica was the featured speaker. Her message was for all and for women in particular. She emphasized that you must be devoted to any cause you undertake. You must want it to succeed and be willing to give yourself totally to your cause. She emphasized the importance of filling your mind with knowledge to confront people who lack knowledge.
Listeners is critical.
Learn to listen because everyone has some knowledge to give you. She encouraged all of the women to be leaders on their own front, in their homes, schools and organizations. The Governor spoke to the annual assembly of the Realtors of the Virgin Islands and he described a number of projects in the pipeline. He announced that the Government is close to nursing a deal to replace the Ramada Yacht Haven. He has eastern investors who are close to a deal that will replace Yacht Haven totally with a new facility.