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Colourful morning of water sport activities lights up Queen’s Park
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – From groins slamming, greasy pole climbing to the smacking down of a greasy pig it was a fun-filled day at the Queen Elizabeth Park where the aquatic sports day was held today August 5, 2014.
'The Church must speak out on issues' - Rev Dr Melvin A. Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull challenged the Christian community to make their voices heard and stop making excuses when it comes to issues in the wider society.
UPDATE: ‘When Jesus says yes nobody can say no’ – Miss BVI 2014 Jaynene Jno Lewis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After her second go at contesting in a Miss BVI pageant Jaynene Jno Lewis has managed to win the hearts of the judges of the contest for this year 2014 and now she wears a crown which will see her being an even stronger ambassador of the Virgin Islands as she travels the world.
Inclement weather was no deterrent to Rise & Shine revelers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – From Pasea to the Administration Complex area in Road Town there was nothing that could deter revelers from tramping behind the music trucks of VIBE and Show Time bands this morning August 4, 2014.
‘Time for reparations’ – Chalkdust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Veteran Calypsonian ‘Chalkdust’ came with a message to the people of the Virgin Islands as he voiced his solidarity with the celebrations of emancipation that are being observed in many Caribbean countries and made a call for reparations.
Intl Soca Night on tonight - BVIF&FC PRO Lynette L. Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Public Relations Officer of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Ms Lynette L. Harrigan has just confirmed with this news site that the International Soca Explosion is on tonight August 2, 2014, with the exception of one international artiste, given concerns that it would have been cancelled because of Tropical Storm Bertha.
Sizzla: ‘bun’ sexual abuse of children
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 60th Festival's International Night show featuring artistes Jah Cure and Sizzla Kalangi was one that saw a huge turnout as the two Jamaicans - as well as the local artistes - gave sterling performances.
RVIPF – ‘Reduce Domestic Assaults – Take a Time Out’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sergeant Kendolph Bobb of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Family and Juvenile Unit says that while the annual festival celebrations should be enjoyable, typically this time of year presents an increase in the number of domestic assaults and is urging individuals to take a time out instead of resorting to violence or abusive behaviour.
‘Thank God for the Island man them’ – Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I could say without fear of contradiction God bless the Island man them because they love to fete…” This is according to one of the first members of the Festival committee Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE.
60th Festival parade must start on time - BVIF&FC Chairman Marvin 'MB' Blyden
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Mr Marvin 'MB' Blyden has given every assurance that the annual Road Town Parade will start on time this year.
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