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Businessman calls for clearer focus on VI emancipation celebrations
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher is urging territory officials to separate music-festival-style events from the core Emancipation celebrations, arguing that the current blend makes it harder to communicate a clear, educational message during a period that should serve as a teaching tool for cultural and historical awareness.
Thousands gathered for Popcaan-headlined Glow Night
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A massive crowd gathered at the Lavida Cottoy Festiville in Road Town on Friday, August 7, 2026, for Glow Night headlined by Jamaican superstar Popcaan.
Marlon Lanns lands $3,500 top prize @Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Tournament
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Marlon Lanns of Sea Hawk has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Ramor & William Leonard Fisherman’s Tournament, collecting the top prize of $3,500.
Sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge participates in August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — Virgin Islands sprint star Adaejah T. Hodge joined the 2026 August Monday Festival Parade, giving residents an opportunity to celebrate her historic Commonwealth Games achievement.
VI to host inaugural Tropical Fruit Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A festival aimed at promoting local fruits, both in their fresh and processed states, is set to take place in the Virgin Islands.
VI showcased @ St. Kitts music festival through marketing campaign
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis- The Virgin Islands, as a premier tourism destination, was on display at the 2026 St. Kitts Music Festival, which took place from June 25 to June 27, 2026, at Warner Park Stadium in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
Historic Heritage Parade held in Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A vibrant display of Virgin Islands heritage was showcased on the streets of Long Look during the inaugural Heritage Parade, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate.
Over 100 boats & approx. 5,000 people took part in 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the committee members of One VI Poker Run, Prince-David K. Archer, has described the event's overall success as tremendous, noting strong participation, excellent sponsorship support, and a vibrant atmosphere that highlighted the best of the Virgin Islands.
Delice James wins 2026 One VI Poker Run
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Delice James is $8,000 richer after winning the One VI Poker Run, while Alexa Hodge secured second place and received a cash prize of $4,000, and Kennard Dawson took home the third prize award of $2,000.
12 awarded @10th Caribbean POSH Weekend Awards
PETER ISLAND, VI – Six extraordinary Caribbean women were honoured with the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards. The 10th edition of the Caribbean POSH Weekend Awards ceremony took place aboard Ocean 7 at Peter Island on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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