Culture
VIF&FC reverses decision to separate adult & children parades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With what seems to be a decision based on popular demand, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) is sticking to having a combined adult and children’s parade in Road Town for the 2013 Emancipation Festival.
‘We are one people’-Jamaican Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst all the hiring and firing and bickering about “who from here” and who are “not from here”, the Association of Jamaican Residents (BVI) is organising a fun day on July 1, 2013 that creates a perfect opportunity for persons to set all their differences aside and show the “one love” that the legendary Jamaican reggae artiste Bob Marley sang about many years ago.
UPDATE: Intelligence segment complete for Miss Earth BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The three young ladies vying to become the first ever Miss Earth BVI had their knowledge tested on Friday evening, June 21, 2013 at Village Cay.
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.
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