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VI showcased @ St. Kitts music festival through marketing campaign
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis- The Virgin Islands, as a premier tourism destination, was on display at the 2026 St. Kitts Music Festival, which took place from June 25 to June 27, 2026, at Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
Historic Heritage Parade held in Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A vibrant display of Virgin Islands heritage was showcased on the streets of Long Look during the inaugural Heritage Parade, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate.
Over 100 boats & approx. 5,000 people took part in 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the committee members of One VI Poker Run, Prince-David K. Archer, has described the event's overall success as tremendous, noting strong participation, excellent sponsorship support, and a vibrant atmosphere that highlighted the best of the Virgin Islands.
Delice James wins 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Delice James is $8,000 richer after winning the One VI Poker Run, while Alexa Hodge secured second place and received a cash prize of $4,000, and Kennard Dawson took home the third prize award of $2,000.
12 awarded @10th Caribbean POSH Weekend Awards
PETER ISLAND, VI – Six extraordinary Caribbean women were honoured with the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards. The 10th edition of the Caribbean POSH Weekend Awards ceremony took place aboard Ocean 7 at Peter Island on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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$350K allocated for 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved $350,000 to support the upcoming commemoration celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate in Long Look.
VI ambassadors capture more awards @ Mrs Globe Pageant
CALIFORNIA, USA- Virgin Islands ambassadors Shakima Baptiste-Henry and Kimberly A. Herbert have captured more awards at the 30th Anniversary Mrs Globe Pageant in Palm Springs, California.
‘Anedaga Lobster Fest has the potential to do a lot more’- Premier Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Anegada Lobster Festival is a tourism initiative that the Virgin Islands (VI) government aims to revamp.
UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique B.Lettsome, Contestant #1; Kala J. Penn, Contestant #2; and Asha A.S Hyndman, Contestant #3.
Official lineup for 72nd VI Emancipation Festival to be revealed Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The official lineup for the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be announced on May 22, 2026, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, starting at 5:30 PM.
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