Culture
New VI band ‘OMG’ seeks more radio play
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When one hears the term OMG especially in this age of texting and social media, it immediately brings to mind an exclamation about something shocking or amazing. However, for the purposes of this article, OMG means Our Music Group and it is the name of the newest band on the Virgin Islands scene.
‘Give the donkeys a track’- Clarence ‘Boogie’ Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commenting on the recent failed donkey races for the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta on August 7, 2015 Clarence ‘Boogie’ Freeman is of the view that there should be a special track for donkey races rather than have them run on hard surfaces that could damage their hooves.
‘We have lost the reason for the season’ – Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka on his Umoja talk show last evening August 13, 2015 suggested that the territory seems to have lost the reason for the season when it comes to the Emancipation celebrations.
‘Why must we pay to enter Festival events?’ – asks Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro is peeved that members of the public have to pay to get entry into what are supposed to be Emancipation celebrations during Festival.
'Move Rise & Shine tramps from parade days'- Radio show guest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The parades for Emancipation Festival this year were labelled as poorly supported with the lack of troupes, floats and spectators as compared to previous years.
Romain Virgo, Konshens, VIBE close out Festival
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – The final night of Festival activities – the close out as it is called – took place at the Carrot Bay Festival Village last night August 8, 2015 and while the venue was packed to capacity to hear the soulful reggae sounds of Jamaican artists Romain Virgo and Konshens, many felt that the real close out was the night before with soca mega star Destra.
Smith Robin reels in Fisherman’s Tournament trophy in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- On a day of poor catches despite calm seas and brilliant sunshine, Smith Robin emerged the winner of the Elmore Stoutt Fishermen’s Tournament in Carrot Bay on August 6, 2015.
Carrot Bay donkey race a ‘no-go’ after 2 attempts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Disappointing was how many people would probably describe yesterday's August 7, 2015 Cultural Fun Day in Carrot Bay with the premier event, the donkey race, not being run after two attempts.
VIBE takes 2nd successive Road March title
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In no controversial fashion this time, hot band on the scene VIBE took its second Road March title following the VI Emancipation Festival Parade on Monday August 3, 2015.
Culture comes alive @ Carrot Bay Festival opening
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – As the close out for Festival 2015 commenced with the Carrot Bay leg of the activities last evening, August 6, 2015 persons were urged to ensure they embrace what is being celebrated so that its meaning would resonate with them.

