Culture
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.
Sistah Joyce retains Calypso Crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Early this morning July 31, 2014 Ms Joyce Searles who goes by the stage name Sistah Joyce was once again crowned the Queen of Calypso in the Virgin Islands as she said her songs were written from her heart and personal experiences and that she has been ducking from the ‘balls’ of discrimination in real time.
TRC celebrates World Telecoms Day with Open House
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and a number of telecommunications companies operating in the Virgin Islands kicked off a two-day celebration today July 30, 2014 to mark over 50 years of telecommunications in the Virgin Islands.
Saving Ourselves From Another New World Order
By Alred C. Frett
The Power of Hypocrisy is the Soul of every New World Order:
It is crucial to respect Facts before nurturing our Children on ‘mistruths’… Less than 50 years ago we were still Victims of legal Segregation, Discrimination & Apartheid but Today we are anxious to spend time, money & effort in celebrating a Phantom of Emancipation where we become over Intoxicated, Vulgar & Rambunctious without reality of the Freedom that eludes us.
No knives & guns @ Festival – Honouree Iris Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst very brief remarks by the political leaders at last night’s official opening ceremony for the 60th Festival celebrations, Honouree of the Road Town Festiville Ms. Iris Freeman had a very straight appeal to persons who were going to be in attendance throughout.
The story of Nottingham Estate is the story of the VI – Hon Penn
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “The people of Nottingham have a legacy to be proud of, a legacy of a proud and resilient people, a legacy of strength and determination,” so declared Representative of the 8th District Honourable Marlon A. Penn as he delivered remarks at the East End/Long Look Festival of Culture and Praise.
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