70th Emancipation Festival was 'safe' with 'no notable incidents'- Clive L. McCoy
Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on Monday, August 12, 2024, Mr McCoy said he is glad the Virgin Islands enjoyed a “safe festival” with “no notable incidents”.
Activities for the 70th Emancipation Festival ran from July 14 to August 10, 2024, under the theme ‘Celebrate Our Freedom And Live In Unity, As BVI Festival Turns 70!’. Several events from pageants and parades to services of thanksgiving and community-based activities commemorated 70 years of the Virgin Islands’ Emancipation Festival.
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) coordinated the 70th Emancipation Festival.
Those involved have a passion for the Territory- Clive L. McCoy
McCoy also thanked all those who were instrumental in the organisation and running of the various activities on the calendar of events for this year’s Emancipation Festival.
These individuals, including the staff of the BVITB and other events committee members, he said put forth a “tremendous effort” to ensure the 70th Emancipation Festival came to fruition.
Their hard work in the planning phase and the execution of the various aspects of the 70th Emancipation Festival was done out of a passion for the Territory, “It was an amazing feat they were able to accomplish,” he said.
A lot of things were also learned during this year’s Emancipation Festival from an organiser’s perspective, McCoy told VINO, adding that there are also a few things to be rectified ahead of next year’s Emancipation Festival.
Community members encouraged to participate- Clive L. McCoy
McCoy also encouraged community members to participate in the Emancipation Festival since it is an expression of culture.
“The more persons we have involved to help with the execution of the festival, the greater it would be,” he added.
14 Responses to “70th Emancipation Festival was 'safe' with 'no notable incidents'- Clive L. McCoy”
Listen the way we celebrate alone is a ‘incident’ , a crime. I saw exposed p*n*ni in all shapes, buns in all sizes being flossed, breast more than KFC, R rated actions performed on each other , etc. etc. where is our pride messon? I shame for us.
SLAVES WERE SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, RAPED, ABUSED, AND WORSE!!!
THIS NAKEDNESS DURING FESTIVAL, PRIVATES EXPOSED, SIMULATING SEX ON STAGE, IN RISE AND SHINE TRAMP, PARADE, AND ELSEWHERE IS A MOCKERY OF EMANCIPATION!!!!!!!
Government could set a standard but we ALL KNOW THEY HAVE NONE!!
And knfies trying to pass through fences by other people??
Don't forget somenody said they think someone brought in a gun hiding in their clothes poking out?
Well I guess once moody died and got shot is the new safe for us so this makes sense ofc
I guess the guys with the big chains I saw at the performance needed protection just in case