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November 21st, 2009 |
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BVI Stamp CatalogueWins Vermeil Medal at Bangkok2003
by James J Gordon
The BVI Review
(The article is here reproduced in its entirety as received from The Island Sun)
BVI Stamp CatalogueWins Vermeil Medal at Bangkok 2003.
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The Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the British Virgin Islands 1787-2001 has won a Vermeil Medal (the closest rank to gold) at the World Stamp Exhibition Bangkok 2003 held at Impact Convention Center (Bangkok, Thailand) October 4-13. The exhibition's opening coincided with celebrations marking the 120th anniversary of the establishment of a postal service in the Kingdom of Siam-Thailand.
The show was under the aegis of the International Federation of Philately (FIP) and attracted tens of thousands of visitors, including many from all over the world. Scores of activities for philatelists were scheduled and there was an exhibit featuring examples of the first postage stamps issued in Siam and equipment used in the early years of the post office. Local and foreign stamp dealers and postal authorities had booths selling a wide variety of stamps and collectibles.
Last year, the Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the British Virgin Islands 1787-2001 edited by BVI Philatelic Society President Dr. Giorgio Migliavacca received a Gold Medal at the American Philatelic Society StampShow 2002. The publication's next outing on the international scene will be Temex 2003 to be held in Buenos Aires in December.
The catalogue can be purchased from the BVI Philatelic Bureau, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
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Portrait Galley of Brandyvine Bay Restoration
The restoration of Brandyvine Bay Beach is a
very worthwhile project.
Mr. Burt Lettsome, Chief Conservation Officer and the Government deserves praise for undertaking this project.
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BVI Stamp CatalogueWins Vermeil Medal at Bangkok2003
The Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the British Virgin Islands 1787-2001, A Publication of the Millennium Project Committee - Government of the Virgin Islands (UK)in conjunction with the British Virgin Islands Philatelic Society has won a Vermeil(the closest rank to gold) at the World Stamp Exhibition Bangkok 2003 held at Impact Convention Center(Bangkok, Thailand) October 4-13.This Publication is a labour of love.
The BVI Review wish to extend hartiest congratulations to the Editor,Mr.Giorgio Migliavacca, The Milleninm Committee on receiving this well deserved accolade.
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Actspectation Victorious in the Mother of all Races 
This day shall go down in BVI-USVI Horse Racing History. The day-4th October,2003- Actspectation came face to face with his enemies(Man and Beasts and perhaps demons too)and defeated them all.For fans...this was the thriller in the Virgins; for his enemies...deep wounds and heavy loss.
There will never be another day like this.
Redemption,yes!!! Sweet redemption for Letty and Bob Hodge despite the other events of the weekend.
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Actspectation seen here being assembled for the Mother of all Races -The Tri-island Championship
The three champions from Tortola, St. Thomas and St. Croix -Actspectation, Hezacateye and Harts At Risk respectively - being assembled
in front of the reviewing stands before the race.
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Actspectation being escorted back to the stable to have loose shoe refitted
After assembling in front of the stands to begin the race, it was discovered that a loose shoe needed replacing. hence, all three horses were returned to their respective stables .
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Pictoral of Action and Celebrations at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack Sunday,4th October.2003. 
More scenes captured by The BVI Review roving photographer.
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That's a Hard Act to Follow - in more ways than one
Actspectation Fans show their appreciation in words and deeds.
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The Day that Actspectation Made
The crowd at this race track was here see one race only - the feature race with Actspectation, Hezacateye and Hearts At Risk.
Any other race was icing on the cake
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Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery
His Excellency Governor Thomas Macan(2nd right-seated)looks on while gifts were distributed by A & B Electric Executive,Mr. Pedro Edwards.
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Minister of Communication and Works, Hon.Julian Fraser receiving gift at the Commissioning Ceremony for Traffic Lights System
Hon. Julian Fraser, Minister of Communication and works seen here receiving gift from Mr. Pedro Edwards of A & B Electrics- Bahamas, before making remarks during the inaugeral ceremony marking the use of Traffic Lights in the Virgin Islands (British).
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Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery
Chief Minister Hon. Ralph T.O'neal making remarks at the Traffic Lights Systems
commissioning Ceremony.
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Portrait Galley of Swearing In Ceremony for His Excellency Thomas T. Macan as Governor.
Dr.the Hon.Orlando Smith ,Leader of the Opposition, seen here delivering welcome address during Governor Macan's Swearing In Ceremony on Monday, 14th October,2002.
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