Culture
Michelle Williams to grace Trèfle's ‘THE RUNWAY' 15th anniversary event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - VI Fashion Designer, Kristin C. Frazer after representing her company Trèfle since 2008 in various areas of apparel – from swimwear to resort wear, accessories to home furnishings, and more recently, fashion consulting; will be closing out her 15th Anniversary year of events with a final event called ‘THE RUNWAY’ to be attended by Michelle Williams.
Old Admin Building on Main St could be turned into a museum- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Plans are afoot for the establishment of a museum in Road Town, Tortola, according to Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (AL,) who pointed to the establishment of museums as an important part of tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI).
A generous community learns a hard lesson
Dickson C. Igwe
A community coming together to aid one stricken by personal financial crisis is admirable. However, that assistance must come with safeguards for those who contribute their cash. There are caveats when assisting persons in need.
Premier questions whether VIF&FC should continue to be run by volunteers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In an effort to bring more accountability to the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hinted that reviews will be taken to bring more accountability and to resolve challenges.
Family of Fmr British PM to visit Guyana to apologise for slavery & pay reparations
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA - When the University of Guyana launches its International Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies, family members of John Gladstone, who owned 2,500 enslaved Africans on his plantations in Guyana and the Caribbean, will be visiting Guyana to apologise for their ancestors' role in slavery.
'Ms P' blasts VI men for ‘allowing’ their women to 'expose' themselves in public
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has called on the men of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop allowing their women and females to go on the streets dressing provocatively during festivals.
Zacchari W. Stoutt dominates @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap!
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay fisherman Zacchari W. Stoutt did well to defend his turf in the swimming and greasy pole events at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
VIF&FC announce winners of August Monday Parade 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Parade Sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) have announced the results of the judging of entries in the 'August Monday' Parade 2023 in the Virgin Islands (VI) held last Monday, August 7, 2023.
Pastors Michael A. Turnbull & Jovan E.L. Cline to co-chair VI Heritage Month Cmte
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over two decades at the helm of the Virgin Islands Heritage Month Committee, Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull has said he is ready to pass on the baton and has already “selected” two “suitable candidates” to co-chair the committee.
Emancipation celebration in VI is now a 'carnival'- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While criticising the way the VI Emancipation Festival is celebrated in the Virgin Islands, outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline blasted the local emancipation celebrations as one that has become a carnival.
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