Culture
Eileene L. Parsons is 'part of the problem’ in VI– Cindy Rosan
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– 2023 political candidate and ‘Cut Deep’ talk show host, Cindy Rosan has also slammed former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE for comments she made on what is a Virgin Islander.
Summer Sizzle BVI 2022 announces line-up of events; Hollywood host
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Summer Sizzle BVI 2022 has announced its Schedule of Events for a fun-filled week of Fashion, Music, Art and Culture starting July 21 – 24, 2022, in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Summer Sizzle BVI returning after 2-year COVID hiatus
NEW YORK, USA - Summer Sizzle BVI will be making a return to the Virgin Islands this year for its 12th Anniversary after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mini Rise & Shine held on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In the absence of a Rise and Shine through the streets of Valley, Virgin Gorda as customary for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, all roads led to Saucez Bar and Grill this morning, April 18, 2022.
VG Fishermen Cooperative's annual ‘Wahoo Mania’ set for April 16, 2022
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda - Over a dozen boats have signed up for the Virgin Gorda Fishermen Cooperative (VGFC) 'Wahoo Mania' 2022, a fishing tournament set to take place on April 16, 2022, on the waters surrounding Anegada and Virgin Gorda for a $3000 grand prize.
Thea Cooke opens ‘The Bass Spot’ music school & studio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was an emotional morning for a young teacher of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) when she took her craft to another level by broadening her opportunity to impact the lives of persons in the music industry.
Anika Christopher selected to represent VI @ 2022 Commonwealth Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Virgin Islands (VI) writer, poet, and publisher, Ms Anika Christopher has been chosen to represent the VI at the Commonwealth Games in May 2022.
'Culture’s transformative power' must be acknowledged- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R1) has stated that “culture is a driver of development, and at a time of change, we must broaden the debate about development to harness culture’s transformative power.”
Festivals will happen ‘in some shape or form’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the Virgin Islands is learning to live and work in this COVID-19 era, efforts are being put in certain events that had to be postponed or reduced to a virtual experience. This includes the VG Easter Festival and VI Emancipation Festival.
UKs King's College axes Rhodes professorship over links to slavery
LONDON, UK – A King’s College University professorship named after 19th-century mining magnate and Rhodesia-founder, Cecil J. Rhodes has been axed over its links to slavery and racism.