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BVI Fish Fete reels in massive crowd!

- Crowd bemoaned late start to stage show but acts compensated well
Hundreds flooded the Festival Grounds in the capital city, Road Town, for the BVI Fish Fete’s stage show, featuring Teejay (above) on Saturday, November 13, 2021, one of the first major shows in the Virgin Islands since the territory began allowing such activities after the global pandemic hit these shores. Photo: VINO
Mr Sherwin Paul aka ‘Mr Walkie’ from Grenada but performing out of Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
Mr Sherwin Paul aka ‘Mr Walkie’ from Grenada but performing out of Virgin Gorda. Photo: VINO
The VIP section at the Festival Grounds was buzzing with activity at BVI Fish Fete on November 13, 2021. Photo: VINO
The VIP section at the Festival Grounds was buzzing with activity at BVI Fish Fete on November 13, 2021. Photo: VINO
The BVI Fish Fete's stage show in action on November 13, 2021
The BVI Fish Fete's stage show in action on November 13, 2021
One of the booths with a variety of local dishes at BVI Fish Fete on November 13, 2021. Photo: VINO
One of the booths with a variety of local dishes at BVI Fish Fete on November 13, 2021. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hundreds flooded the Festival Grounds in the capital city, Road Town, for the BVI Fish Fete’s stage show on Saturday, November 13, 2021, one of the first major shows in the Virgin Islands since the territory began allowing such activities after the global pandemic hit these shores.

The show, which was inspired and executed by prominent promotor and businessman Mr Steve E. Parillon of ‘Fish Mobile’, was headlined by Jamaican artist TeeJay aka the ‘Up Top Boss’, who was appearing for the first time in the territory.

Teejay, who has dominated the party scene with songs like Up Top Boss, My Type, Pray and Grimy, told the VI audience that he was scheduled to be in the territory back in 2019 but the COVID-19 pandemic froze all plans. He was; however, happy to lead the return of stage shows in the territory.

The show was scheduled to start at 7:00 pm but never did until a few minutes before 11:00 pm.

Entertainment

Nevertheless, the crowd gradually swelled and was kept entertained with music by live deejays, among them being DJ Grim, Selecta Taz, DJ Dre and Homegrown Sound System.

The opening act was Xtreme Band, with lead singer Pascal being backed up by Dirk L. Walters on the keyboard and Ramon G on drums.

They were followed by Mr Sherwin Paul aka ‘Mr Walkie’ out of Grenada and then the main act by TeeJay.

VIBE, led by Raul R. Sprauve aka ‘Juggo’, closed out the night.

Vendors grateful for sales

On the sidelines, food vendors counted their dollars with gratitude to the many patrons who turned out in large numbers throughout the day for mainly the fish meals but were also able to purchase other types of dishes.

29 Responses to “BVI Fish Fete reels in massive crowd!”

  • Funny (15/11/2021, 13:53) Like (36) Dislike (20) Reply
    so now if an outbreak occurs this is to blame,not the cruise passengers not JVD,not Anegada, not Virgin Gorda but Tortola and the Fish Fete. If it does happen them shut down Tortola and let the toursits enjoy the sea and outer island away from this madness that should not of been allowed to happen
    • concerned citizen (15/11/2021, 14:36) Like (33) Dislike (8) Reply
      Therefore, BVI must remain frozen until when. The rest of the world has moved on. Miami just had a successful carnival. Let the people live them lives. We have to learn to live with COVID-19. For those not vaccinated get vaccinated. It is not a cure, but it can limit your reactions if you catch COVID. Fully vaccinated, not partially. Two weeks after your last dose, you are considered fully vaccinated and still you have to be alert of your surrounds and wear your mask. It is a personal choice.
  • look here (15/11/2021, 13:58) Like (26) Dislike (4) Reply
    Look pon vacated people!!! And those we are praising the artists note 90% of your favorite artist took the Jab! If they didn’t they won’t be able to get on flights or enter certain countries without quarantine for 14 days.
  • Local. (15/11/2021, 14:07) Like (21) Dislike (18) Reply
    Wait for the outbreak. 2 weeks we shall know
    • @local (15/11/2021, 15:05) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      Still believing in fairytales I see
    • STOP THE CRAZINESS (15/11/2021, 17:03) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
      SHUT HELL UP. BASEBALL STADIUMS ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE FILLED TO CAPACITY EVERY NIGHT. 30- 40K AND OVER.
      • @ stop theceazinees (15/11/2021, 20:38) Like (6) Dislike (13) Reply
        Unfortunately the BVI is not the rest of the world you speak of STUPID! We a
        • @ stop theceazinees (16/11/2021, 10:44) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
          DON'T LOOK FOR COMPANY, YOU ARE THE STUPID ONE, BOUT " WE", IT IS ONLY YOU.
          HOW LONG MUST PEOPLE BE ON HOLD. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHEN COVID WILL BE GONE? SO PEOPLE SHOULD HOLD THEIR LIVES FOREVER? THEN WE WILL ALL DIE FROM SOMETHING ELSE.
      • Jane (19/11/2021, 04:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @stop the craziness: yes you are correct. They are full of 40,000 vaccinated people
    • care (16/11/2021, 18:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Word out the artist they bring in had COVID.SO I HEAR
  • WTF!!??? (15/11/2021, 14:43) Like (8) Dislike (22) Reply
    Such a tightly packed UNMASKED crowd?!!
    And supposing it’s (likely) a majority unvaccinated crowd. Sadly, it looks very likely we are headed for a Covid outbreak in the next week or two. Hospital get ready...
  • samuel (15/11/2021, 15:27) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    Tola people reckless with them lives meboy. All for a party. SMDH. Anything for a party and for fun.
    • smh (16/11/2021, 08:36) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      @samuel

      Who is to say they are all Tola People? Everything with negative impact always Tola People out of some Person's mouth. Easy up off the Tolians no!
    • smh (16/11/2021, 08:36) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @samuel

      Who is to say they are all Tola People? Everything with negative impact always Tola People out of some Person's mouth. Easy up off the Tolians no!
  • trrefdrfds (15/11/2021, 16:04) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    @Look here

    Just so you know. Get the facts. The Jamacian artist tested positive. Shop lock.
  • Sigh (15/11/2021, 16:12) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    So this is why I couldn't find my fishmonger on Saturday.
  • J boy (15/11/2021, 16:24) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need to be positive! It worth the try
  • barry say yo will hear (15/11/2021, 17:09) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    ANOTHER SUPERSPREADER
  • NezRez (15/11/2021, 17:18) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    I hope all goes well and nobody gets sick so we can have more events like this. We need to open up and still be careful wearing masks. Good luck to everyone who was there not to have caught anything. Being outside in the open air should protect many, they are not inside an airless club. One Love.
  • nonsense (15/11/2021, 18:23) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    We are playing with fire. This is the pinnacle of stupidity. Just take a look at the picture and see that there is evidence of Covid-19 protocols not being observed. God help us.
  • Outsider (15/11/2021, 19:35) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    SO WHY DO WE NEED A POLE DANCER AT A FAMILY EVENT!!
  • Good vibes (15/11/2021, 19:55) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    Glad people were able to get out and get a feeling of normalcy. Gods willing everyone is safe.
  • Concerned (16/11/2021, 08:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where were the police enforcing social distance. The Commissioner of Police has double standards for different events.


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