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August 1st, 2020
VI's emancipation was a deadly fight to freedom - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the COVID-19 pandemic has turned virtual, the usual mass gatherings and events associated with Emancipation Day Celebrations in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged residents to remember the meaning behind the day.

August 5th, 2019
‘Exercise care & vigilance on roads’- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In light of the horrific accident that claimed the life of a man this morning, August 5, 2019, at Fahie Hill, Tortola, authorities are calling on Virgin Islanders and visitors alike to take precautions as they partake in the 2019 Emancipation celebrations.

August 6th, 2018
VI Emancipation: Hon Fahie implores residents to avoid pitfalls of ‘modern slavery’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “As a Territory and as a people, while we celebrate and make our celebration the most meaningful, we must recommit to avoiding the pitfalls of all forms of slavery…We must recommit ourselves to the fullest form of Accountability, Transparency and Good Governance.”

August 11th, 2016
‘Let’s take back our Jouvert’- Antonio Tuckett aka Daddy Pitt

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Leader of the IPM band Mr Antonio Tuckett aka Daddy Pitt has gone public calling for the return of Rise and Shine (Jouvert) to its former glory as he claims the sugar has lost its sweet in this regard.

July 27th, 2016
RVIPF cautions against domestic assaults during Festival

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Sergeant Kendolph Bobb of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Family and Juvenile Unit says that while the annual festival celebrations should be enjoyable, typically this time of year presents an increase in the number of domestic assaults and is urging individuals again to take a time out instead of resorting to violence or abusive behaviour.

August 14th, 2015
‘We have lost the reason for the season’ – Cromwell Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Radio talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka on his Umoja talk show last evening August 13, 2015 suggested that the territory seems to have lost the reason for the season when it comes to the Emancipation celebrations.

August 14th, 2015
‘Why must we pay to enter Festival events?’ – asks Donald E. de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host and social commentator Donald E. de Castro is peeved that members of the public have to pay to get entry into what are supposed to be Emancipation celebrations during Festival.

August 2nd, 2015
VIBE, Busy Signal & A-Team put 2015 Emancipation Festival in high gear

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Patsy C. Lake Festiville was again a hive of activity last evening August 1, 2015 with VIBE and the A-Team band of Trinidad complemented by one of the most versatile dancehall reggae artists of his generation – Busy Signal.

August 1st, 2015
Cocoa Tea, Capleton electrify Patsy C. Lake Festiville

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jamaican reggae lovers rock superstar Cocoa Tea sent love vibes throughout the Patsy C. Lake Festiville with some old school lovers rock known by both young and old at last night’s July 31, 2015 cultural concert featuring also Jamaican dancehall artist Capleton, known as the Fire Marshal in dancehall circles.

July 31st, 2015
Long-time Food Fair participants honoured

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Veteran Food Fair participants Gregory Smith and his wife Marreth R. Smith were today July 31, 2015 recognised at the Food Fair named in their honour for their sterling contribution spanning well over two decades.

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