The Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT), under the leadership of President Zoe J. Walcott, delivered a focused and impactful programme of service during the 2025–2026 Rotary year, advancing Rotary International’s mission of being People of Action.
Throughout the year, RCCT implemented strategic initiatives centred on youth empowerment, literacy, sustainability, health, food security, and community engagement, resulting in tangible benefits across Tortola and the wider Virgin Islands.
A signature achievement was the launch of Rotary Spotlight, a monthly radio programme on ZBVI Radio 780 AM hosted by President Walcott. The programme strengthened public engagement by highlighting community leaders, addressing social issues, and showcasing Rotary’s service work, while inviting residents to actively participate in community solutions. Launched during Membership and New Club Development Month and aligned with Rotary’s global theme Unite for Good, the programme enhanced the Club’s visibility and outreach.
Building on this focus on communication, RCCT introduced a Communication Internship Programme for students aged 12 to 18, providing handson training in radio production, public speaking, storytelling, and media literacy at ZBVI Radio. In October 2025, during Reading Is Fun Week, students shared book readings live on air, reinforcing literacy and youth confidence.
Literacy promotion extended into public spaces through the installation of two benches and a Reading Nook in the RCCT Peace Garden at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, creating a welcoming environment for reading, reflection, and family engagement. Sustainability and youth education converged through the Growing Minds Initiative, which saw RCCT donate three hydroponic towers to Leonora Delville Primary School in March 2026, making it the first public primary school on Tortola to adopt hydroponic farming. Additional hydroponic systems were donated to the EarlyAct Club of Claudia Creque Educational Centre through collaboration with the Rotary Club of Sunrise of Road Town.
RCCT also advanced community health by donating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Elmore Stoutt High School, enhancing emergency preparedness. Addressing food insecurity, the Club conducted four Soups and Sandwiches initiatives in partnership with the Samaritan Inn, providing meals to more than 800 vulnerable individuals. The year concluded with the Club’s Annual Christmas Gift Run, delivering dreamwish gifts to 65 students and distributing over 130 additional gifts to the public. “These initiatives reflect intentional leadership, collaboration, and service rooted in community needs,” said President Walcott. “Rotary’s impact is strongest when we listen, act, and work together.” The Rotary Club of Central Tortola invites community members and partners to join in continuing this work of service and impact.