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DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th VI Festival
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
'Just because we in 2024 doesn't mean freedom can't be taken away'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on all in the territory to be a part of the upcoming 70th emancipation celebrations in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Pastry Chef James I. Lettsome named Chair of Road Town Festival Village
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Well-known local pastry chef, Mr James I. Lettsome III, has been revealed as the Chairman of the Road Town Festival Village for 2024.
Look forward to clean up & transformation of RT ‘very soon’– Hon Hodge-Smith
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative and Jr Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith has promised a transformation of her district, including Road Town, which she acknowledged as needing to be cleaned up.
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
UPDATE: Top 3 slogans revealed; Voting begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) has revealed the three finalists of the slogan competition for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
70 slogans submitted for 70th VI Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Residents of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) have enthusiastically participated in the slogan competition for the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival by submitting 70 creative slogans to commemorate this landmark celebration.
Revellers gyrate their way to Long Bay, Beef Island in EE Rise & Shine
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The highly anticipated Rise and Shine in East End on Tortola this morning, August 9, 2023, drew hundreds of revellers who gyrated their way to Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and some even daringly took a plunge off the bridge before reaching Long Bay beach on Beef Island.
Anika M. Christopher is Miss BVI 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Moments ago, Anika M. Christopher was crowned Miss BVI 2023.
‘Slavery is slavery boss! I ain’t going nowhere jumping up’- L. Allen Wheatley
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Some 1,000 revellers are expected to storm the streets of Road Town for the August Monday Parade to celebrate Emancipation from slavery; however, don’t look for former Financial Secretary and D8 political candidate in the recently concluded 2023 general elections, Mr L. Allen Wheatley, to be a part of the procession.