Culture
Anegada businesses upbeat about Lobster Fest 2013
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI– Eight prominent businesses on Anegada have signed on to participate in this year’s Lobsters Fest and judging from their expressions at a meeting with members of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) they are very upbeat that the event is going to be one of the biggest ever.
Guy Fawkes bonfire coordinators renew calls for traffic control
EAST END, Tortola, VI – There was no other event held in the East End/Long Look communities that could have competed with that of the annual Guy Fawkes bonfire activity held at Jennings Hill last evening, November 5, 2013. However, most worrying for the organisers and patrons alike was the traffic mayhem that keeps recurring every year.
First Bank outshines BVIHSA in UMI's Battle of the Corps!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fashion and competition took another level, one that has fashion designers biting their finger tips and the management of UMI spinning on a medal, when First Bank BVI and BVI Health Services Authority (BHIHSA) took to the cat walk on Friday October 25, 2013 in the UMI Fashion's Battle of the Corps (BOC) showdown.
Showtime's young members get ‘foot wetting’ experience in Miami
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Earlier this month, the Showtime Band family had a treat of their lives when they made their first international tour since their split last year. The band took their hyped music to Miami, USA.
Sharie B. Y de Castro gets all clear for Miss Universe 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ participation at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia in November seems to have been confirmed, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
Miss BVI 2013 Rosanna K. Chichester yet to receive prizes!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It has been over two months since Rosanna K. Chichester was crowned Miss BVI 2013/14; however, she is yet to receive her prizes.
Culture of 15 countries showcased at CGB Int'l Cultural Day [Photo display included]
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- It was indeed an array of flags, food and fun in keeping with the theme of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church’s International Cultural Day on Saturday September 28, 2013.
BVITB promises transparency for Lobster Fest & Restaurant Week 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Based on events that happen like this all around the world you are going to need one hundred to two hundred and fifty thousand [dollars] to pull off an event like this. We are doing both, both events will cost the BVI less than eighty thousand dollars.”
‘Politicians having 'tt' inside dem mouth’-Ting te Talk- Aubrey Forbes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Emancipation Festival of 2013 may now be in the history books and it could be said that there was not much social and political commentary this year from our calypsonians either, however, singer Aubrey Forbes who was formerly with the renowned Lashing Dogs has got the streets and the airwaves of the Virgin Islands in high artiste drama with his new CD release.
Local artistes should get advance payment for Festival - Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident stated that he couldn’t understand why local artistes were still awaiting payment for performances during the Emancipation Festival even as overseas artistes were already paid in full.
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