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‘Thank God for the Island man them’ – Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I could say without fear of contradiction God bless the Island man them because they love to fete…” This is according to one of the first members of the Festival committee Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE.
B'More takes Tino's Groovy Crown!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Newcomer B'More took the Crown for the Groovy segment of the Soca competition with ease and comfort last night July 25, 2014 while Tino being dethroned ensured that he took home a Crown and did it in the Power segment.
Long Look Community to Pay Homage to Fore-Parents
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “Now is the ideal time for children and adults who are not aware of the rich cultural heritage and history surrounding Long Look, to come out and learn all they can, so that when they claim to be celebrating freedom from slavery, they will know exactly what that celebration entails,” said East End/Long Look Festival Committee Chairperson Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican.
Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival ‘Kick starter’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria’s by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival ‘Kick starter’.
It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – If there were any fears in the minds of organizers of this Virgin Islands’ 60th celebration of Festival as to the spending, partying and celebration mode of the diverse peoples of the Virgin Islands, those fears were definitely allayed last night July 18, 2014.
Massive tramp to kick-start 60th Festival on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As Residents and visitors anxiously await the start of this year's 60th Diamond Jubilee emancipation celebration, vendors are busy putting the final touches on their booths at the Iris Freeman Festiville as preparations moves full pace.
'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.
It’s a Festival, Not a Carnival
By Donald E. de Castro- “too old to be intimidated”
A Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before lent, the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. Over the past 30 to 40 years throughout the Caribbean, because Carnivals have become money making event many countries and territories now have their carnival at different times of the year.
Festival Parade Rocks St. Croix as Community Flocks to Frederiksted
By the St Croix Source
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI – The 60th Annual Crucian Christmas Festival reached it climax Saturday as the adult parade slowly wound its way through the streets of Frederiksted. You could almost feel St. Croix list in the water as the whole population of the island flocked to the west end.
Funds deposited without having been verified- VIF&F Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The lightning rod report presented by Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&F), Mr. Marvin Blyden, continues to strike.
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