Culture
Chronixx arrives today for Dread & Terrible Tour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Hot up and coming Jamaican reggae sensation Jamar Rolando McNaughton aka Chronixx is due to arrive in the territory today March 11, 2016 for the first ever concert to be held in the Tortola Pier Park – the Dread and Terrible Tour.
Nine conferred with UK citizenship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nine persons today March 10, 2016 became brand new citizens of the United Kingdom, enabling them to enjoy all the rights and benefits and to have the responsibilities of being a British citizen.
Local artists must demand upfront portion of payment – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Outspoken radio talk show host Donald E. De Castro is urging musical performers to demand an advance payment for Festival 2016 performances and called on them to be paid for last year’s work prior to the start of this year’s activities.
Kishma A. Baronville Out! Resigns as Chair of VI Festival Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In another slap in the face to the controversial Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn, yet another person serving under him has fled the position.
Immigrants should celebrate H.L. Stoutt only on his holiday – Hon Christian
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – At Large Representative and Junior Minister for Tourism, Hon Archibald C. Christian has urged that the territory implements a policy mandating that special holidays such as that for H. Lavity Stoutt be set aside for celebrations and activities surrounding the significance of the day only.
Rename Drakes Highway in honour of H.L. Stoutt – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) called for Drakes' Highway, which links Road Town to West End, to be renamed in honour of the late former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt.
H.L. Stoutt's legacy should be 'drilled' into younger generation' – Hon Julian Fraser RA
CAPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) said the territory of the Virgin Islands must continue to develop if it is to honour the legacy of the Virgin Islands' first and longest serving Chief Minister Hamilton Lavity Stoutt.
Kalik S. Aaron wins 2016 BVI Spring Fest Black Jack Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Kalik S. Aaron last evening March 6, 2016 walked away the winner of the 2016 BVI Spring Fest Black Jack Run and as a result took home $1,500 cash and a cellular phone from event sponsor CCT.
Demarco, Patrice Roberts light up 2nd night of BVI Spring Fest
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – As the BVI Spring Fest continued at Myett's Beach Front in Cane Garden Bay last evening March 5, 2016, a smaller crowd compared to the first night, but a crowd nonetheless, turned out to party to the vibes of Poizon, Hypa Active, Patrice Roberts and Demarco.
R-City, Trina & Showtime ‘killed it’ @ Spring Fest opening night
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – The opening night of the 2016 Spring Fest, courtesy of Five Star Promotions, saw scores if not hundreds of patrons turning up, no doubt leaving fully satisfied after intense performances from Showtime Band, US female rapper Trina and USVI’s R-City.

