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Our people still don’t appreciate from whence we came – Eileene L. Parsons OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Minister for Education and Culture Mrs Eileene L. Parsons OBE has challenged Virgin Islanders to be knowledgeable of where the country has come in just 70 years, saying that these achievements go unappreciated.
More $$ needed to keep researchers @ HLSCC- Dr Karl Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Dr Karl Dawson called on government agencies to increase their budgetary allocation for research and consultancy services using resource personnel from the territory’s lone tertiary institution.
Hundreds flock to Anegada for the 3rd annual Lobster Festival
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - It was three days of eating, drinking and getting there via by power boats, plane or ferry for the 2015 Anegada Lobster Festival. Hundreds of people from both the Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands flocked to Anegada, the northernmost Island of the Virgin Islands archipelago. Anegada is the only inhabited island in the Virgin Islands (VI) that is formed from coral and limestone.
When in Rome
By Dickson Igwe
Cultural tolerance and integration are crucial factors in the maintenance of both national and international peace and harmony. However, there are limits to what a dominant culture will accept.
When Culture of the Present Battles Culture of the Past
By Alred C. Frett
Do you really know your Culture?:
Traditionally, customs of the day result in behaviour patterns which different places & races commonly refer to as ‘their Culture’ - Amusingly, November that commemorates the execution of Guy Fawkes was chosen as BVI’s Culture Month… However, as a displaced People who evolved from Freedom to Slavery to Freedom it may be time to carefully decide our own Culture.
'Festival is not a Carnival' - Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and Political commentator Donald E. De Castro is on a mission to improve Festival activities saying that presently they do not reflect the significance of what is being celebrated.
HOA to meet on November 19, 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is scheduled to next meet on November 19, 2013 at the House Chambers in Road Town, the Virgin Islands’ capital city.
Culture of 15 countries showcased at CGB Int'l Cultural Day [Photo display included]
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- It was indeed an array of flags, food and fun in keeping with the theme of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church’s International Cultural Day on Saturday September 28, 2013.
Let the culture remain– Resident on proposed Brandywine Bay Dev.
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident has challenged that the Brandywine Bay road be designed to ensure that the culture of nature remains when government moves to develop the beach area.
Jr Calypso comp.& dramatic plays suggested for VI Festival season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Observers have suggested that dramatic plays among other art forms should be included during the Virgin Islands’ annual Emancipation Festival celebrations, in similar fashion to what had been done during the Festival of Arts held earlier this year.
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