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With COVID-19 remaining a concern both globally and locally, Drakes Traders Ltd made a donation of 500 KN95 masks to the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly. The protective face masks, valued at over $2,000, were recently delivered to the Home on Tortola.
Jan 09
Earthquake Preparedness
“An earthquake is a sudden and rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can happen without warning and result in injuries and damage to property and roads. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides, or avalanches.” – https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes Much the same as we prepare for Hurricane
Aug 31
Hurricane Preparedness
Making property and personal preparations is key to successfully surviving the impact of a hurricane. Hurricane winds can reach a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more, according to FEMA. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential rains, high winds and storm surges. The hurricane season lasts from June 1 through
The annual sale for Drakes Traders is set to take place from 8.30am – 5.00pm on Friday, September 30 and from 9.00am – 2.30pm on Saturday, October 1. The popular sale covers everything on the shop floor during the two-day event with shoppers benefiting from generous discounts as deep as up to 50% on select
Thanks to the support of our customers, we are proud to now be serving tips & product information to 1000+ followers on our Facebook page. In turn, it was our pleasure to give back to the community with a $1000 donation to the Family support Network (FSN). The FSN needs continuous support from the community
Local business, Drakes Traders Ltd has donated 40 In2Care Mosquito Traps to the Ministry of Education and Culture for installation in 18 of the Territory’s public schools. The traps, which do not use pesticides, are on the market as a new vector control tool for the Aedes mosquitoes that transmit the Zika, Dengue, Chikungunya, and
If your grill isn’t heating up, food is cooking unevenly, or you’re seeing a lot of flare ups, your grill might need a good cleaning. Check out the tips and advice from Ace’s Hardware Expert, Lou Manfredini and get your gas or charcoal grill back to prime condition!
Aug 05
Pool Maintenance Tips
Jul 30
Shock treating your pool
In the Virgin Islands we enjoy mostly sunny days interspersed with bouts of rain. We get to use our pools often and for households with children, the pool can see daily action. The experts at HTH® recommend shock treating your pool on a weekly basis and here’s why: Shock treating your pool weekly is important because
Jul 28
Installing Outdoor Lighting
Take some time to read the following tips and instructions on how to install outdoor wiring from Ace Hardware. These instructions can help you save time and effort, while ensuring a safe and satisfying installation. In this document you will find information about: Step 1: BASIC RULES FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS Your first step should
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With COVID-19 remaining a concern both globally and locally, Drakes Traders Ltd made a donation of 500 KN95 masks to the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly. The protective face masks, valued at over $2,000, were recently delivered to the Home on Tortola.