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Dexta Daps, Mr Killer & Farmer Nappy for VG Easter Festival

-BVIF&FC inherited debt of some $300k from past committee
The announcement was made this afternoon by BVIF&FC Chair, Carnel D. Clyne. Photo: VINO
While persons are excited about the musical line-up, Minister of Education and Culture, Dr Natilio D. Wheatley announced that the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee has inherited a debt of some $300k from the previous committee dating back to 2016 - 2018. Photo: VINO
While persons are excited about the musical line-up, Minister of Education and Culture, Dr Natilio D. Wheatley announced that the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee has inherited a debt of some $300k from the previous committee dating back to 2016 - 2018. Photo: VINO
Headlining this year’s festival are international artistes Dexta Daps, Mr Killer & Farmer Nappy and the Festival will be named for Mr Roy O'Neal, who is said to be one of the oldest members of the festival. Photo: VINO
Headlining this year’s festival are international artistes Dexta Daps, Mr Killer & Farmer Nappy and the Festival will be named for Mr Roy O'Neal, who is said to be one of the oldest members of the festival. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2019 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival will be the place to be when locals and tourists assemble for the annual festivities on the sister island.

Headlining this year’s festival are international artistes Dexta Daps, Mr Killer & Farmer Nappy and the Festival will be named for Mr Roy O'Neal, who is said to be one of the oldest members.

The announcement was made this afternoon by BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Chair, Carnel D. Clyne.

300K Debt

While persons are excited about the musical line-up, Minister of Education and Culture, Dr Natilio D. Wheatley announced that the BBVIF&FC has inherited a debt of some $300k from the previous committee dating back to 2016 - 2018.

While they await a full audit, the committee says they will honour the legitimate debts, however, no date or timeline was given as to when this will be done.

Hon Wheatley did assure that the debt will be paid in a timely manner.

10 Responses to “Dexta Daps, Mr Killer & Farmer Nappy for VG Easter Festival ”

  • concern (05/04/2019, 17:08) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please make sure these artist are not coming to play on tracks, and still charge a heavy price at the gate
  • chad (05/04/2019, 17:56) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Yo lie. And I won't be there. Mash up session. Lawd
  • Outlaw (05/04/2019, 17:59) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Carnel, please monitor every cent that is given and spent. For the life of me, I really cannot understand how every year Government pumped money into festivals and that is still such humongous debt. Checks and balances needs to be the norm of the day
  • jokers (05/04/2019, 22:15) Like (12) Dislike (19) Reply
    REALLY ONLY FOR THE YOUTHS ?NOTHING FOR MAMMY OR PAPPY? BAD PROMOTION ALWAYS TRY TO PLEASE THE OLD PLUS THE YOUNG ,ITS CALLED BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP
    THANK YOU!
  • Hmmmm (06/04/2019, 06:19) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    At least Cool Session would have been great for the bit fairly older ones.
  • So Sick (06/04/2019, 07:02) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    Dextra Dapps, Killer, Farmer Nappy. What the hell is going on. Where are the local talents. No Calypso show, no local artist. Aryo finally kill the art form of Calypso.
    • dumb (06/04/2019, 12:11) Like (17) Dislike (5) Reply
      That's obviously NOT the entire lineup you A$$hole! Them really say ayu Virgin Gorda people stupid misson. Jeeezzzamm!!!


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