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VI to explore promoting Emancipation Festival to cruise passengers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated that efforts to promote the Virgin Islands Emancipation Celebrations as a tourist attraction for cruise passengers are on the agenda.
Rise and Shine & Parade 'can no longer be on same day'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that discussions will begin regarding changing the date for the Parade and the Rise and Shine Tramp, as the two events currently occur on the same day.
2025 Miss Teen BVI contestants to be revealed on Saturday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The official sashing and revealing of the 2025 Miss Teen British Virgin Islands contestants will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
VI represented @ Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight
ISLE OF WIGHT, England, United Kingdom- The Virgin Islands (VI) had the honour of being showcased at the renowned Cowes Week on the Isle of Wight, an event celebrated as one of the United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious and long-standing sailing festivals, which took place from August 2 to August 8, 2025.
'Carrot Bay is a very special place where culture lives & thrives'- Premier Wheatley
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that Carrot Bay can be seen as the epicentre of culture in the Virgin Islands.
15th Summer Sizzle BVI dazzles!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s most anticipated fashion fête returned in full force as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrated its dazzling 15th anniversary this past weekend.
UPDATE: Samuel Medas gets the crowd praising @ Gospel Fest 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Award-winning gospel singer, composer, entertainer, artist performer, and songwriter Samuel Medas had the crowd at Charlie Neil Frett Festiville in full praise mode at Gospel Fest 2025, last night, July 24, 2025.
Fashion powerhouse Lana Rae & Neil Dawson to host Summer Sizzle BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s most glamorous fashion celebration returns to the Virgin Islands for its milestone 15th anniversary, from July 24–27, 2025.
Expect ‘nonstop vibes all day’ @ Xmas in July- BVI Tourist Board
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Live music, grilled/BBQ cuisine, island culture, and nonstop vibes all day long are what the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) says patrons can expect when Xmas in July is held at Pond Bay on July 26, 2025.
Small crowd @ BVI Music Beach Festival in CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The two-day BVI Music Beach Festival wrapped up in Cane Garden Bay with electrifying performances by Jamaican artistes I-Octane and Kalado on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

