Culture
13th 'Christmas in Spanish Town' opens; Stall holders optimistic sales will pick up
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda Community is celebrating 13 years of Christmas in Spanish Town this weekend and booth holders are not entertaining the thought that the number 13 is a “jinxed number” as even though the opening day December 7, 2012 saw a handful of people passing by and not buying much, they were optimistic that “things would pick up in the night and on the final day today Saturday.
No bank statements from EE/LL & Carrot Bay sub-committees-VIF&FC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The lightening rod 2012 Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee’s (VIF&F) report presented by its Chairman Marvin Blyden continues to make headlines.
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.
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