Culture
Revellers turn out in droves for August Monday Parade! [Slideshow Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Standing room only was the order that prevailed on the sidelines of Waterfront Drive yesterday, August 6, 2012, as Virgin Islanders and tourists alike thronged to the parade route in their numbers to witness the Annual August Monday Parade in Road Town.
UPDATE - Indigenous Sharie deCastro captures Ms BVI crown!! [Gallery Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sharie deCastro, a 4th generation Virgin Islander is the newly crowned Ms BVI 2012, winning from a field of five contestants last night, August 5, 2012.
International Night best so far this year! [Gallery Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is evidently safe to say that last night's 'session'at the Claudette "Boopie" Smith Festiville was the best night yet of the nightly events planned by the Festival and Fairs Committee this year.
Lights, Camera, Jam! [Gallery Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Entertainment and normal action resumed as the Emancipation Festival continued last night, August 2, 2012, at the Claudette “Boopie” Smith Festiville. After suffering a few minor hiccups at the previous evening’s show, it was busi
Exclusive: “It’s going to be a movie”, says International Reggae Superstar, Junior Reid
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Speaking in an exclusive interview earlier today, August 3, 2012, with International Reggae Superstar Junior Reid, fans for tonight’s Reggae Nite performance were told to expect that there will be a lot of “good vibes and good music” which has been kept away from the people over the years.
Kaleidoscope of colour & fun at this year’s Kiddies Fiesta [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Attractive smiles, brilliant sunshine, happy children and lots of excitement were all in evidence when the Rotary Club of Road Town held its 19th Annual Kiddies Fiesta today, July 28, 2012.
UPDATE - Luther B retains Calypso Monarch, third consecutive title! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As fate would have it, Luther B has once again stamped his authority in convincing fashion in this year's Calypso Festival. Luther Butler, earlier today July 29, 2012, defeated all comers in what was a resounding sweep of the available prizes to emerge trumps once again, retaining his crown for a third consecutive year which he described as his most difficult victory.
Gospel acts pray for 2012 festival’s safety at Gospel Fest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As tradition would have it, the Festival celebrations that are held in Tortola, Virgin Islands, were blessed and prayed for last night July 26, 2012 at its annual gospel night where many came out to be blessed.
HOA to approve Territorial dress & song at next sitting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After many late evenings, the Territory’s top designers were able to whip up two territorial dresses, for male and female, that is heading for the House of Assembly at the next convenient sitting, for approval.
VI’s culture & heritage placed on shelf – Culture Minister [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Our success as parents and a Territory have outpaced our ability to pass on our heritage to our children, with much of our success we have taken our heritage put in a jar and put it on top of a shelf on display waiting to come out during August Festival and the tourist season,” declared the Minister for Education and Culture yesterday afternoon, June 10, 2012 at a presentation to unveil the Territory’s song and dress finalists.
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