Culture
Sistah Joyce ready to revive Calypso in schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reigning Calypso monarch Joycelyn Searles aka Sistah Joyce has signalled a strong desire to revive the Calypso art form among youths of the Territory by mentoring primary school youths who are interested.
Jr Calypso comp.& dramatic plays suggested for VI Festival season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Observers have suggested that dramatic plays among other art forms should be included during the Virgin Islands’ annual Emancipation Festival celebrations, in similar fashion to what had been done during the Festival of Arts held earlier this year.
This is not an expat Carnival!– Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “A complete disaster,” were the words of commentator and social activist Mr Donald E. deCastro in describing the Road Town segment of the just ended 2013 Emancipation Festival Parade.
Make use of brass expertise that comes out the schools– Daddy Pitt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Splash Band, Antoni ‘Daddy Pitt’ Tuckett, recently said it is time the brass skills of students leaving The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) be utilized to keep the culture of music alive in the Virgin Islands (VI), a leading role that he and his members of the Splash Band are intending to take.
Cham, Small Axe create frenzy @ Carrot Bay Festival Last Lap
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – For more than an hour earlier today, August 11, 2013, fans were taken on a thrilling and extraordinary musical journey with Jamaican reggae & dancehall superstar, Damian Beckett aka Cham at the Benito Potter Festiville in Carrot Bay.
Belly full of laughter at Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta!
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- It was not so much about the married women defeating the single women at tug-war or who won the donkey races but more about the tons of excitement and humour offered during the novelty events and the entertainment offered by the hilarious announcer Craig Lake aka DJ Push Pop who continuously tickled the crowd to delirium with his jokes during the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta at the Benito Potter Festiville on August 9, 2013.
UPDATE: Anasazi Dancers win big at August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Anasazi Dancers have emerged as the big winners following the announcement of results in this year’s Road Town Parade today, August 9, 2013 with wins in both the Children’s and Adult Troupe Categories.
Carrot Bay Fest marked by 'Tradition of Celebration' – Marvin Blyden
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – A tradition of celebration has always marked the Carrot Bay segment of Emancipation Festival activities, according to Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival & Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) Mr Marvin "MB" Blyden.
UPDATE: Who will be crowned Miss BVI 2013?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Just who will follow in the footsteps of Miss Sharie B.Y. deCastro as Miss British Virgin Islands will be known tonight, August 4, 2013 when the highly anticipated Miss BVI 2013 Pageant is staged at the Multi-Purpose Complex.
Craft maker fashions recycled doll for Miss BVI winner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local entrepreneur and craft maker, Kishmet B. Daniel, has once again created a custom made, hand-crafted doll made especially for the winner of the Miss BVI pageant following her creation that was delivered to last year’s winner, Ms Sharie B. Y. de Castro.