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UPDATE: Finalists for 2nd Soca Monarch decided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last weekend organizers of the 2nd annual Soca Monarch narrowed down the list of those who are going to have a shot at the purse for this year’s Soca Monarch cash pocket and other prizes.
No to August 1 holiday; yes to activity at Stickett! - Potter-Warrican
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the East End/Long Look Festival Committee, Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican is in support of the suggestion by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, to have an activity at The Stickett in Long Look to open celebrations for Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
This is not an expat Carnival!– Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “A complete disaster,” were the words of commentator and social activist Mr Donald E. deCastro in describing the Road Town segment of the just ended 2013 Emancipation Festival Parade.
Cham, Small Axe create frenzy @ Carrot Bay Festival Last Lap
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – For more than an hour earlier today, August 11, 2013, fans were taken on a thrilling and extraordinary musical journey with Jamaican reggae & dancehall superstar, Damian Beckett aka Cham at the Benito Potter Festiville in Carrot Bay.
UPDATE: Anasazi Dancers win big at August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Anasazi Dancers have emerged as the big winners following the announcement of results in this year’s Road Town Parade today, August 9, 2013 with wins in both the Children’s and Adult Troupe Categories.
Food Fair keeping VI culture alive – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As dozens of vendors displayed their local food and beverages at the 2013 Cultural Food Fair today, August 2, 2013 Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn reflected that this was one avenue through which Virgin Islands Culture is being kept alive. The event was held at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
Int’l artistes for VI Festival 2013 begin arriving today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) is optimistic that the line-up of international artistes scheduled to perform during the Emancipation celebrations of 2013 will deliver as promised. The overseas artistes begin arriving today, August 1, 2013.
RT Festival honouree calls for a happy & safe festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Ira Oliver Skelton, to whom the Road Town Festival Village has been named after, has called for a happy and safe Virgin Islands Festival 2013 and said he was also happy to have made a contribution to the development of the event over the years.
VIF&FC reverses decision to separate adult & children parades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With what seems to be a decision based on popular demand, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) is sticking to having a combined adult and children’s parade in Road Town for the 2013 Emancipation Festival.
New album for Showtime at month end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Even with six consecutive Road March Crowns in the bag, the Virgin Islands’ very own soca royalty, Showtime, has shown no signs of slowing down and have simply been amping up the pace ahead of this year’s Emancipation Festival.
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