Culture
‘Be tolerant of others’ beliefs’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn called on Virgin Islanders to be tolerant of each other’s religious beliefs, emphasizing the point that such freedom to practice religion was denied the slaves.
Farewell to EE/LL Festival? – Patrons speak
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The crowd of spectators that turned up to witness the East End/Long Look leg of the annual street parade were disappointed for the most part yesterday August 6, 2014 as there were under ten troupes for them to see.
1 truck 1000+ strong @ EE/LL Rise & Shine tramp
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The streets of East End, Tortola, could not contain the mammoth crowd that turned out this morning August 6, 2014 for the annual street jam and fete, this time around for the 60th celebration of Festival in the Territory.
‘Look to the sky for me’ – Mavado
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – With much anticipation last night August 5, 2014 the eager crowd had begun to become anxious as the long awaited performance of Jamaican dancehall sensation Mavado the ‘Gully God’ was yet to become a reality.
‘My Husband gave his life's blood for EE/LL’ - Mrs Louise Lettsome
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The East End/Long Look Festiville was named this year in honour of one of the founders of the East End celebration Mr Ifield 'Spike' Lettsome who according to his widow Mrs Louise Lettsome, gave his life's blood for the development of the East End/Long Look community.
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.
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