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Culture

August 13th, 2024
70th Emancipation Festival was 'safe' with 'no notable incidents'- Clive L. McCoy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tourism Director Clive L. McCoy has said he is pleased with the outcome of the recently concluded 70th Emancipation Festival.

August 10th, 2024
Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated.

August 10th, 2024
McMaster among 4 to receive stars @ Tortola Pier Park- Zoe J Walcott

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster will be among four to receive stars on the Walk of Honour in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.

August 9th, 2024
Culture Mass for Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Day 2 today

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- A Culture Mass is what today, August 9, 2024, at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta has been named, bringing the [British] Virgin Islands’ culture to the fore.

August 8th, 2024
We need a Governor who doesn't go away 'in midst of emancipation celebration'-Rev Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce's absence during this year's 70th Emancipation Festival may be an act of God paving the way for a son of the soil, Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, to hold the post during this significant period.

August 6th, 2024
Rich history & culture of EE & LL put on display

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The rich history and culture of Long Look and East End were put on display at an exhibition at Greenland Playfield today, August 6, 2024.

August 5th, 2024
Ramon G & LJ crowned 2024 Soca Monarchs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A large crowd converged at Rena’s Festiville on Saturday, August 3, 2024, to party and to see who would be crowned Soca Monarch for the 70th Anniversary of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.

August 3rd, 2024
Designer Morgan Creque praised by Acting Governor for advances in local fashion design

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer highlighted local fashion designer Morgan Creque for her “insatiable drive and unwavering commitment to advancing local fashion design” on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

August 3rd, 2024
Hon Hodge-Smith urges more participation in Emancipation Celebrations

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to participate in Emancipation celebrations as a way to keep the true meaning of emancipation alive.

July 30th, 2024
Emancipation Exhibition to debut @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition will be showcased at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

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