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UPDATE - Luther B retains Calypso Monarch, third consecutive title! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As fate would have it, Luther B has once again stamped his authority in convincing fashion in this year's Calypso Festival. Luther Butler, earlier today July 29, 2012, defeated all comers in what was a resounding sweep of the available prizes to emerge trumps once again, retaining his crown for a third consecutive year which he described as his most difficult victory.
10th annual Miss BVI Teen contestants unveiled!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Introduced by the reigning Miss Teen BVI Queen Ashellica Fahie, five energetic and motivated 17-year-olds were announced as the contestants who will be vying for the 2012-13 Teen Queen reign.
VINO Exclusive: Miss BVI Contestant- Ms Sharie DeCastro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Finally, last but by no means least, to complete the five beauties of this year’s Miss BVI Pageant, Virgin Islands News Online presents Contestant #5 Sharie DeCastro.
Fashions at ESHS Prom [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Prom, short for promenade, is a formal black tie dance or gathering of high school students close to the end of their senior year. A time where graduates and their parents ensure that what they wear on this night is a ‘trendsetter’ and ‘showstopper’.
VINO Exclusive: Miss BVI contestant - Lavanta Thompson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Unveiled on June 23, 2012 as one of the beautiful Virgin Islands ladies, who will be vying for the title of Miss British Virgin Islands 2012, Virgin Islands News Online presents contestant #1 Lavanta Thompson.
2012 Festival line-up unveiled!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The entertainment line-up for the 2012 August Festival has been officially unveiled and several prominent and well-known Caribbean artists are slated to perform when the festival gets underway in July.
Brother & sister won UMI prom makeover!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over 600 votes were received via text and Facebook messages for UMI's Prom makeover contest, with sister Marlene Smith and brother Joseph from the graduating class of the Elmore Stoutt High School receiving the most votes.
UPDATE - Tots to teens dazzle at BVI Dance Fest 2012! [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A kaleidoscope of colours burst on the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall’s stage as some 350 dancers dazzled patrons with a litany of dance styles over the decades with grace and energy last evening June 16, 2012.
Bat Cave, VI’s party central!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a different event being held every weekend, Bat Cave is now a regular party spot in the Virgin Islands. Hosting party after party, Bat Cave is evidently the most active weekend night spot on the island of Tortola, making it the number one spot to host events.
Fathers show style & coolness at UMI Funky Friday [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The head and deputy of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and a retired police officer were among the suave men that kept many female spectators eyes glued to the clothes and “fineness” highlighted at UMI Funky Fashion Friday held yesterday afternoon, June 15, 2012 outside the Waterfront Drive boutique.

