Culture
UPDATE: No rivalry in VI Showtime Band – Mr Roger N. Frank
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Today (yesterday March 14, 2014), like the mythical Phoenix’s rebirth from its ashes, we say goodbye to VI Showtime and celebrate the birth of VIBE,” said Mr Roger N. Frank, emphatically.
‘Mr Killer’ to perform @ VG festival 2014
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Working diligently at ‘righting the wrongs’ of the previous Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Festival Committee, the current Chairwoman Ms Sasha D. A. Flax said that her committee is keen on cementing arrangements with artistes and others who have to be paid for services with cash.
Parking & other logistics top priority – PR Lynette L. Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An activity to mark the official launch of the Festival celebrations of 2014 has taken a form unlike any in the many years of annual observances: a ‘block party’ with locals and one international band on March 22, 2014.
ASPS observes Commonwealth Day with cultural activities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) assembled last Friday, March 7, 2014 to mark the school’s annual Commonwealth Day Explosion.
The Price we pay for the Games they Play
By Alfred C. Frett
The Stock Market and Poverty reside at opposite ends of the spectrum but share the commonality that they both rise & fall together… That is, the higher the Stock Market for the Few, the wider the Income Disparity Gap and consequently the higher the Poverty lever for the Masses… It is no longer secret how Wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few as the Poor increase in number.
Beres Hammond rocks St. John in living colours
CRUZ BAY, St. John, USVI - While some weeks might have passed there is nothing wrong with a Virgin Islands News Online flash back of legendary reggae and love song artiste Beres Hammond’s performance on St. John in the United States Virgin Islands last month.
UPDATE: Tommy Lee wows crowd at concert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Self-styled Gothic dancehall sensation Jamaican artiste Tommy Lee Sparta this morning February 2, 2014 delivered an entertaining performance to a satisfied crowd even though the artiste did not take the stage until sometime after 3.
VI Culture Minister seeks max. participation of locals in Festival 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has upped the call for a greater participation of locals in the this year’s Festivals celebrations even more so from schools across the Territory.
VI Classic promises substance with overseas participation! [Updated Race Card Inserted]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The VI Classic promises much substance with a power packed card featuring numerous horses from St Thomas and St Croix and several debutants.
Grand turn out marks Long Bush Christmas Day parade!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons came from far and near including all the sister islands for the annual Long Bush Christmas Parade making it yet another success.