Culture
VI needs a local Gov’t system – Douglas Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After assessing the structure of the Virgin Islands Government, one talk show host is convinced that a local Government system is key, which would allow elected members to focus more on national issues that are affecting the Territory.
SDD: “Disciplining” a child could lead to abuse
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ community seems to have a tolerance for physical abuse which is masked in the “broad context” of discipline, opined Stacie Stoutt-James, Supervisor of the Family and Children Services in a recent interview with this news agency.
VG Food Fair: Delicious foods, few mouths! [Photo-slide Included]
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The stewed turtle meat and whelks went rather fast but that was about all to talk about at the Annual Food Fair, which opened activities for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival yesterday April 7, 2012.
Reflect on culture & spirituality this Easter Festival- Hon. Walwyn
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn has called for Virgin Islanders to reflect on their culture and spirituality as they partake in the Easter Festival activities in Virgin Gorda.
J.A.D. disappointed at not given a "promised" shot on Tempo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - J.A.D. (Just Appreciate Dancing) - the winners of the BVI Can Dance competition, which was held on July 28, 2011, have been dancing their way out of the disappointment of not appearing on Tempo as they claim they were promised as an incentive for winning the competition.
Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival opens on Trellis Bay [Photo-slide Included]
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI - The opening of the 2012 edition of the Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival yesterday March 9, 2012 at Trellis Bay was a special one in many ways including that the occasion was graced by the presence of the Duke of Gloucester and that the East End/Long Look Straw Workers were honoured for their contribution to the local arts and culture.
Territorial Song and Dress taking shape!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public weighed in heavily on what they felt should be the ingredients for the National Song and Dress Competition and also had many questions to ask of the committee at a meeting held yesterday March 8, 2012 at Maria’s By The Sea Conference Room.
H.L. Stoutt – ordinary man who did extraordinary things
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In what can be described as a glowing tribute to the late former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt, first District representative Hon. Andrew Fahie described his life as an ordinary man who did extraordinary things.
Legacy of H.L. Stoutt lives on! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The life of the late Chief Minister Hamilton Lavity Stoutt is remembered today March 5, 2012 at a celebration being held in the first District where he had served as district representative and was buried following his death in 1995.
Rotary Latin Fiesta ball nets over $70K! [Photoslide Included]
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – Guests wore dazzling colours, the ambience was festive, money flowed, and in the end over $70,000 was netted at the Rotary Club of Tortola Latin Fiesta Ball on Saturday March 3, 3012 on Scrub Island.
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