Culture
Update: Miss BVI blasts Platinum News for 'inaccuracy' in article about her
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although not getting into specifics, Miss BVI 2012/2013 Sharie deCastro issued a written statement yesterday, November 29, 2012 in which she stated that a recent publication had inaccurately characterized her position on prizes awarded to her by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&F).
UPDATE: Blyden stands by VIF&F report; no resignation by Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite a threat by Public Relations Officer of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs (VIF&F) Committee Rhodni Skelton to resign if its Chairman Marvin Blyden did not retract portions of what was stated about him in a report laid in the House of Assembly recently, Blyden has stated he is standing by his report.
Ms Iona instils cultural pride through carols of yesteryear – Speak Out BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As Tourism Month in the Virgin Islands draws to a close, mood setting for the upcoming Christmas season is heightening and last evening November 27, 2012, the Speak Out BVI show hosted one of the Territory’s voices in songs of yesteryear in the persona of Ms Iona Thomas.
BVI Tourist Board places Directional Signage throughout Territory
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board has placed several new directional signs throughout Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola to ensure that visitors are able to navigate the islands safely and expeditiously.
Youth to play integral role in BVITB led Clean-up Campaign – Hon. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Youth of the Virgin Islands are set to play an integral role in the quest to enhance and preserve the appearance of the Virgin Islands as government embarks on a more aggressive path of increasing education and heightening awareness in this regard.
Ottley Hodge reiterates he did not influence scoring of Road March
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that to this day persons are of the assumption that he influenced the scoring as Chairman of the Parade Committee, Ottley Hodge claims he had nothing to do with the scoring of the last two parades where Showtime band emerged the Road March winner.
Members of HOA do see hope, joy & continued peace in VI - Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza last evening Saturday, November 24, 2012, however, the focus was not only on the Virgin Islands as Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool also stopped to reflect on the turmoil across the world, including in the Middle East.
5th Miss Teen Diva to be crowned this evening Nov. 24
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The results of the hard work and preparation of the three contestants in the Miss Teen Diva 2012 Pageant will be put on display before the judges and audience this evening November 24, 2012 at the East End/Long Look Community Centre.
Letter to the Editor
By M. Anna Nimos
Change is never without its casualties. Check how many items of personal effects get broken, misplaced or dumped when you are moving from one place to another. No matter how hard you may try to keep things intact, something will not make it to the new destination. Sometimes things are sitting in one place for so long without any ‘disturbance’, only being held together by the law of gravity, that as soon as you touch them they fall apart, and all you can do is discard the crumbled bits and
Francis Lettsome Primary students engage in hoisting of Territorial Flag
EAST END, Tortola, VI- With much reverence and even curiosity, Students of the Francis Lettsome Primary School this morning November 23, 2012 engaged and witnessed in the hoisting of the Union Jack and the Territorial Flag, an activity that will now be common in schools across the Territory.
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