Rotarians Beautify Peace Garden at Pier
Members of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola gathered on January 10, 2026, to clean and replant the Peace Garden at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, marking the start of Rotary’s Vocational Service Month. The hands-on effort, led by Community Services Director Vajendra "Jimmy" Bharat and Past District Governor Vance M. Lewis, emphasised the role of professional skills and teamwork in serving the community.
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, members of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola rolled up their sleeves to restore the Peace Garden at the Cyril B. Community Services Director Vajendra Bharat, known locally as "Jimmy," together with Past District Governor Vance M. Rotarians spent the morning pulling weeds, planting fresh blooms and otherwise tidying the garden area that fronts one of Tortola’s busiest public waterfront spaces.
The club said the activity marked the beginning of Vocational Service Month, an annual Rotary International observance in January that highlights how members use their professional skills and ethical standards to benefit their communities. "From pulling weeds to planting fresh blooms, Rotarians united to restore this cherished space—reminding us that service isn’t just a value, it’s a way of life," the Rotary Club of Central Tortola posted on its Facebook page on January 11.
For residents, the Peace Garden is a small but meaningful public amenity at the Pier Park used by locals and visitors for relaxation, events and as a gateway to the town centre. The Rotary initiative helps maintain the park’s appearance and reinforces civic pride in a site that contributes to the island’s tourism appeal and everyday quality of life.
Walcott said the club will hold a social meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to finalise plans for the second half of the Rotary year. The meeting is expected to address upcoming community projects and volunteer opportunities for residents who want to get involved. Volunteer-led maintenance projects like this one play a practical role in preserving public spaces between municipal upkeep schedules.
They also offer opportunities for residents to contribute skills in landscaping, planning and community organising. The Rotary Club encourages residents to enjoy the revived Peace Garden and to help protect it by disposing of litter responsibly and reporting damage or misuse to local authorities.
The club’s Facebook post and its upcoming meeting provide information for anyone in the BVI interested in volunteering or learning more about vocational service activities.
Primary source: VINO