Culture
Is it time for an ‘Anegada Day’?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of a special day set aside for the recognition of the people of Anegada and Salt Island came to the fore recently as a cultural panel discussed the upcoming celebration of Territory Day.
VI residents urged to enter CARICOM Song Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Professional and potential local song writers/singers/performers are gearing up for yet another opportunity that has the potential to put the Virgin Islands on the regional scene.
UPDATE: Keep budget to what we agree for- Skelton Snr. to VIF&FC
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI - The man who the 2013 Emancipation Festival Village will be named after, Mr Ira Oliver Skelton Snr., hadn't much to say at the announcement of the festival village name, however, his message to the committee was loud and clear.
VI had highest rate of runaway slaves in British Caribbean – Dr Angel Smith
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) possessed the highest rate of runaways in the entire British Caribbean during slavery, according to Dr Angel Smith.
Re-enactment march, marketplace event highlight Int'l Museum Day observances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though a planned re-enactment march did not have the massive support initially expected, organisers were pleased with events held yesterday, May 17, 2013 to commemorate "yesteryear" during International Museum Day observances.
Territory’s primary school students get historical tour of Main Street
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many of them probably use Main Street almost every day and it may have not been the first time for any of the students either, however, today’s (May 16, 2013) walk through Main Street was one of enlightenment and fascination as students from primary schools across the Territory were given a historical tour of one of the most popular streets in the Virgin Islands.
Sensational jazz triumphs at Nanny Cay beach despite rains
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – Touted as the ultimate outdoor jazz experience, the Bayside Rhythms ‘D Spot Jazz on the Beach’ event at the Nanny Cay beach certainly lived up to its billing last evening, May 11, 2013.
Brewers Bay & EE/LL win Seniors’ Gen. Knowledge Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To have missed the Seniors' General Knowledge Challenge last evening, May 8, 2013 was an opportunity lost at being taken down memory lane of some great Virgin Islands and bible history and even to see the ripe, clean competitive spirit on display among the seniors in the competitions.
Michelin Star and James Beard Award winners for 1st Annual BVI Wine & Food Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Taking place November 1st to 3rd this year the BVI Wine & Food Festival is a new and dynamic event for the British Virgin Islands combining the talents of the best chefs in the Territory along with internationally renowned names in the culinary and winemaking worlds.
UPDATE: Miss BVI shines as Miss Caribbean World 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The eleven delegates who took to the stage last evening at the Miss Caribbean World 2013 Pageant completed their performance to the dollar, all capped off the night being a queen in their own regard but the Queen of a Queens was the Virgin Islands' own Miss Sharie B. deCastro.