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2024 VI Music Festival site in RT abuzz with preparation activities

- VI Music Festival set for May 24-26, 2024
The reclamation behind the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, in Road Town the capital city, is in full preparation for the Virgin Islands Music Festival. Photo: VINO
The stage is being erected, along with lighting with electrical poles being plated, water is expected to be made available, along with a perimeter fence around the compound. Photo: VINO
The stage is being erected, along with lighting with electrical poles being plated, water is expected to be made available, along with a perimeter fence around the compound. Photo: VINO
The land behind the Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex being prepared for the Music Festival 2024. Photo: VINO
The land behind the Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex being prepared for the Music Festival 2024. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The reclamation behind the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex in Road Town, the capital city, is in full preparation for the Virgin Islands Music Festival.

The piece of land is being transformed with the erection of a stage, fence, and lights. On May 21, 2024 our roving camera noted many public sector agencies, including Public Works Department, BVI Electricity Corporation, and private contractors busy getting the grounds ready for the music festival.

The stage is being erected, along with electrical poles being planted, and water is expected to be made available, along with a perimeter fence around the compound.

The land is already levelled off and there is an asphalt pavement leading to the immediate roadway. While there was some controversy around having the music festival, the BVI Tourist Board, the event's main sponsor, is full speed ahead. It is our understanding that ticket sales are steady, and the excitement is in the air.

The normal critics  

Controversial talk show host Rosemary L. Rosan aka 'Cindy', who spends all her time on radio criticising the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called for residents to boycott the event but has not given a reason.

Premier Wheatley noted that the event is going forward as it will bring much-needed attention to the Virgin Islands as part of the Tourism product, and will be a source of revenue.    

The VI Music Festival has an impressive lineup including Nigerian American actor and singer Rotimi, international soca artist Voice, international dancehall/reggae artist Alkaline, R & B legend Freddie Jackson, along with many other local artists including the popular VIBE.

36 Responses to “2024 VI Music Festival site in RT abuzz with preparation activities”

  • lol (22/05/2024, 10:08) Like (37) Dislike (5) Reply
    Forget safety right? Frig the CCTV cams and let's get down and boggie
    • @LOL (22/05/2024, 11:09) Like (32) Dislike (1) Reply
      Not everybody going to attend
      Not everybody is about party first anything else after
    • Rhythm up. (22/05/2024, 11:59) Like (26) Dislike (3) Reply
      I say call it off now. Prosponed it. Renegotiate now with the artiste who already gotten partial payment for a 70s Anniversary event...Respect the weather,. At least you have the perfect excuse to put it on hold.
  • Hmm (22/05/2024, 10:17) Like (74) Dislike (11) Reply
    But cant fix the BLASTED ROAD and them we been complaining about for ages. Sickening i hope that ish get wash out
    • road (22/05/2024, 12:51) Like (5) Dislike (31) Reply
      How long u live here if u not from here? Now how long has the road been like this from can u remember? Now I not saying he should not fix the road. But my friend talk about something else if that we can knock this man on the I am 55 and the road been this way ....so give the guy a break on the road B.S ...smh
  • A Capitalist Who Loves the BVI (22/05/2024, 10:35) Like (39) Dislike (9) Reply
    "Controversial talk show host Rosemary L. Rosan aka 'Cindy', who spends all her time on radio criticising the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has called for residents to boycott the event but has not given a reason."

    Cindy may indeed have a screw loose, but that doesn't mean that she's wrong in this instance. As for the "why," while I'm not a big fan of boycotts, they do send a message - and that needs to be done here.
    • A @Capitalist Who Loves the BVI (22/05/2024, 12:52) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
      She did give reason. Roads and the fact the government should not be using the people's monies on this event while roads are terrible, infrastructure is terrible etc.
    • @capitalist (22/05/2024, 13:05) Like (36) Dislike (5) Reply
      Cindy doesn't have one screw loose. She has the balls to say what most of us say in secret. God bless her for opening our eyes. I love her show on ZRod! Heritage loss is ZRod's gain. Go Cindy.
  • resident (22/05/2024, 11:08) Like (55) Dislike (2) Reply
    we have money for this b.s but not proper roads smh
    • Rosan (23/05/2024, 07:22) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      They also have money to pay Cindy rent every month but I don’t see her complaining about that. It’s okay for them to pay her bills instead of her going to look a job. The same energy she have to be on the radio everyday, she could go find a 9-5 to support her lifestyle. Isn’t that abuse of public funds too?
      • @ Rosan (23/05/2024, 19:40) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
        Is she the only one getting her rent and utilities paid? Check yourself, please. Wished i had such luxury. Right now i can do with some help, having lost my job and now being ill, utilising all my savings to take care of my rent and utilities and healthcare as well. Thank God for small mercies and i don't plan to give up and thankfully neither has Cindy. We know nobody is going to easily hire her due to her stance on certain things happening in the Virgin Islands. However, she's usually talking what most of us are thinking or chatting in private because we are afraid to say it out loud for fear of retribution by the Government or their friends. I commend Ms Rosan for standing up for the voiceless and for having the balls to be the political poriah where others failed to be so. Her name like Noel Lloyd will go down in history for all that she's doing for this Territory. Its time we stop calling her crazy or mentally unstable because she's not. Its great she has a broad back and can stand up for herself. Can we say the same for you as well as most of the general public. Wishing you peace, joy and the love of God.
  • Boycott the government (22/05/2024, 11:13) Like (48) Dislike (2) Reply
    So wa ayo telling the hardworking taxpayers is that work can be done within the territory to improve it but you guys just choose not to.It is just so sad to see the potential that this country has sadly we have leader with NO VISION trying to navigate a ship.

    This government quick to jump up and put things in place to make themself look good to the outsiders looking in but ayo ain fooling nobody dawg cause them gah drive on the same horrible toads to geh to tha one smooth one ayo put there

    Cmon b the people eyes done opening this ain wa ayo sign up for, and this ain wa the whole territory line up for either. DO BETTER !!!

    • @Boycott the government (22/05/2024, 12:55) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
      Right... They proving they can get ish done only when in benefits their optics. Make it make sense mehson, Jeez
    • Ok boycott 2 (22/05/2024, 12:58) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
      If the man do is a problem for someone if do not is problem for someone how can this win . What ever this man do it will have a lash back from or someone else. So he have to do what he thinks is rite from has people cost as I see it there will always be lash back and can't win ....so primer do what u fell is rite . The haters will hate
    • @boycott (22/05/2024, 13:07) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
      I want to put 1000 likes on your post. How vote all of a sudden asphalt plant working and we dropping down in hole after hole. WTF happening in this xxxxing place!!!
  • Beautiful.October Holiday is perfect. (22/05/2024, 11:53) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    How good and pleasant it would have been if we just took our time and organized, market and Plan this event for October Holiday weekend... We have VG in April, Cane Garden Bay in June, Festival in July...Don't like May month, everything is so cramp and congested, October give us separation and space to breath..
  • NB (22/05/2024, 12:04) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Your government working hard for you!!! Now don't let me hear any one ah aye complaining ever again. The transformation though
  • See (22/05/2024, 12:44) Like (25) Dislike (3) Reply
    Raw sewage in the sea. Roads gone to crap , crime and drugs rampant, our water service is third world , and electricity is on and off . Now let's talk about educating our youth and providing good healthcare. No ??? But we got tons of money for a music night. What a waste
    • oooh kay (22/05/2024, 17:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It is second to none, it replenish our hopes and pride, the qualities can never be denied for sure!!!!!!
  • Finish on time (22/05/2024, 12:45) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Pkease let have this event and Festival events finish on gime please. That is the biggest problem we have here my senior parents waiting for the npise to stop to get ress. No regard for thw seniors on their ladt days in this place.
    • Seniors (22/05/2024, 19:06) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Since you mention seniors, it would be lovely if our seniors can be remembered and all of the senior citizen programs reconvene so our elderly can have something to do and somewherre to go at least 2 days a week. Hurricane and covid can no longer be our excuse. I think there is a program going on in East community Center but town don't have one. Why not?
  • WHAT!!! (22/05/2024, 12:45) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    I for one will be waiting to see a truthful financial statement when this is over. The premier said it will break even or make a profit.
    • BuzzBvi (22/05/2024, 18:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Some what like the National Parks $850,000 dollar loss for their money raising concert??!!
      • @ bvibuzz (22/05/2024, 21:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Under the same igrid Moses who now trying to get to office to waste more tax $$$$
  • Hmm (22/05/2024, 14:07) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    Bvi music fest is CGB not Road town. Where is Frank Malone we need him to come back and take over again
  • fest (22/05/2024, 14:16) Like (12) Dislike (27) Reply
    Music Fest is nothing new in the BVI. It is simply being brought back after years of absence. Boycotting makes ZERO sense. Monies already spent. It helps tourism industry...... Restaurants, hotels, taxis, rental cars, departure tax, etc. Everyone is complaining about the roads. I have seen heavy equipment, boat trailers etc. rip up the roads and create holes in the road. Can we stop blaming the government for everything that happens? If the rain falls, blame the government. If you overspend your money, blame the government! Geez!
  • smh (22/05/2024, 15:08) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    The reason nothing changes is because we give a lot of lip service, but never back it up with any action.

    With all the noise about this music fest, let's see if the same folks talking are going to be in attendance. Based on past experience, I'm sure many of the talkers will be in attendance. It makes absolutely no sense!

    These guys have found new ways to extort us.
  • watch (22/05/2024, 15:17) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    All you worrying. Let me tell you watch God since mankind can't listen and make changes to heal the land. Just sit back and relax trust God in all things kneel and pray for our nation because God is watching and the stench of wickedness is before his nose.
  • Storm surge (22/05/2024, 15:31) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    Thank you BVI government for giving the next hurricane storm surge a direct path to completely destroy the Central Administration Building once and for all. In fact based on these aerial photos the next storm surge could completely separate Wickhams Cay I from Road Town by removing all the annoying banks from the BVI.

  • ................................. (22/05/2024, 21:26) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Free the drew free west bank
  • UNFAIR CRONYISM (22/05/2024, 23:35) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    LORD AYO GIVE POPEYE A DO TOO NO MAN??........SINCE THE VIP GOT IN 5 YEARS AGO SHEEP GETTING EVERYTHING......IS HE WINNING ALL THE BIDS OR IS IT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?????
  • Slowande (23/05/2024, 06:24) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    watch me work baby
  • WHAT!!! (23/05/2024, 11:00) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is there s reason that the festival grounds in town could not have been used?
    • BuzzBvi (23/05/2024, 22:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Kick backs from creating those has already been paid out and spent.
  • tola (24/05/2024, 08:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    we salt
  • smh (25/05/2024, 00:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Being a young VIslander it melts my heart , Althea Scatliffe can’t get build up to now they could of use the Sir Rupert bractliffe hall as a musical arts infrastructure , roads are terrible, barely any running water , electricity will definitely mash up your appliances… minimum wage stagnant, food , rent everything high money small, schools always need when working just for $6 . The hospital is a next thing but they gonna say it’s private , elderly home probably ain get refurbished probably from since i was born … I honestly don’t when yall gonna wake up , prospect reef turn into an abandon ground , no horse race ….. yet it BVILove… bare BS if you ask me


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