Culture
I am not clear we have articulated clear goals of Emancipation Festival- Mr Troy E. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman and former political candidate Mr. Troy E. Christopher has raised serious concerns about the true meaning of the emancipation celebrations in the Virgin Islands.
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VI's CARIFESTA XV delegation is 'special'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has defended the Virgin Islands delegation attending CARIFESTA XV, stating that this year's delegation is special.
No local entries yet for inaugural International Film Festival- Ms Natalie O. Hodge
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Ms Natalie O. Hodge, is calling on local filmmakers to submit entries for the inaugural International Film Festival.
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J’Seanna J. Barnes & Maya Z.V. Marcellin are Miss Teen BVI 2025 contestants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an eagerly awaited announcement, the title of the new teen ambassador for the Virgin Islands will be up for grabs during the highly anticipated 14th annual Miss Teen British Virgin Islands pageant.
Hon Hodge-Smith to lead 53-member VI delegation to CARIFESTA 2025 in Barbados
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), will lead a Virgin Islands delegation to the upcoming Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA.
'I'm guilty as charged' for investing in youth- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Stating that he believes in the Arts and all those involved in it, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended himself against accusations from the Opposition Leader that he is spending on "indulgences".
VI to explore promoting Emancipation Festival to cruise passengers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated that efforts to promote the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations as a tourist attraction for cruise passengers are on the agenda.
Emancipation Festival 2025 a success- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently concluded 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival was a success, according to Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), during The Virgin Islands Voice on August 13, 2025.
Rise and Shine & Parade 'can no longer be on same day'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that discussions will begin regarding changing the date for the Parade and the Rise and Shine Tramp, as the two events currently occur on the same day.
‘We are set up to be one against the other’- Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull has said colonialism is one of the root causes of division among our people.
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