Culture
‘Better late than never’- Son of horse racing honouree Jim Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola- “They never gave him anything when he was alive, but it’s better late than never so I am thankful to the VI Horse Owners Association,” commented McDonald Smith on receiving a plaque in honour of his late father and horse racing stalwart, Mr Jim Smith.
Yadali Thomas-Santos heading to Caribbean pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On July 28, 2016 Yadali Thomas-Santos will be leaving the shores of the Virgin Islands in an ambassadorial position in the hope of bringing back the crown from the Miss FLOW Caribbean Culture Pageant in Nevis.
Expectations high for 2016 festival pageants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As residents gear up for Emancipation Festival 2016, many anticipate a high level of performance from especially contestants of the various pageants being organised for this year’s celebration.
Five to contest Miss Junior BVI Pageant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online, the number one source for breaking news in the territory, can confirm that five young ladies will be vying for the title of Miss Jr BVI early next month.
Creque, Claxton, Thomas & Paul to vie for Miss BVI Crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four young ladies will be seeking to become the new Miss BVI when the pageant is held on July 31, 2016.
Several Caribbean artists slated for Soca Monarch BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This year’s Soca Monarch BVI promises to be dynamic and exciting with a slew of local and regional performers slated to take the stage for a grand prize of $10,000.
Local artist gives helping hand to women artists, writers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Artist and graphic designer Carol M. Smith has opened Aesthetic Designs & Marketing, a unique business on Main Street which hopes to give a stage to all artists and designers in the Virgin Islands to showcase their art or locally made products in an art gallery setting.
'Main Street like a ghost town!' - Charlene R. Mercer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The leader of the Mid-level Women's Group of the Methodist Church, Charlene R. Mercer, has called for both Government and the businesses along Main Street in the Virgin Islands capital city of Road Town to ensure the preservation of that shopping area for its rich history and culture.
Taraji P. Henson, Nigel Barker for Summer Sizzle BVI 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Now in its eighth year running, Summer Sizzle BVI which kicks off with a launch party on July 8, 2016 at Myett’s Chill Zone, promises to be a festival of fashion and VI culture which organisers hope will attract tourist dollars to the territory.
Alicia Hamm Out! Janette N. Brin In! Shakeup in Miss BVI Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a move that has sent shock waves in the beauty pageant community in the Virgin Islands, long time chairwoman of the Miss British Virgin Islands Pageant Committee Alicia Hamm has been replaced.
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