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‘Anedaga lobster fest has the potential to do a lot more’- Premier Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Anegada Lobster Festival is a tourism initiative that the Virgin Islands (VI) government aims to revamp.
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.
Department of Culture to host ‘unique’ Fungi Music Workshop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Fungi Music workshop will be held this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by the Department of Culture in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Studies Institute.
31 awarded @ His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade & Celebration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2026 His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade and Celebration took place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Queen Elizabeth II Park.
‘It's been special'- Donyelle D. Hodge on her reign as Miss BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2025 Donyelle D. Hodge has called her reign special.
Poetry & critical Essay Writing Competition launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look has been launched. The competition is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee.
2026 Miss BVI Pageant contestants to feature in 'Crown & Conversations' this evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Miss BVI 2026 contestant reveal on May 29, 2026, the Miss BVI Sub-Committee has announced ‘Crown & Conversations’ where the public will have the opportunity to learn more about the three contestants.
UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique B.Lettsome, Contestant #1; Kala J. Penn, Contestant #2; and Asha A.S Hyndman, Contestant #3.
Willock calls for museum & park in District 3
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, BVI- Political aspirant, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, and businessman, Mr Julian Willock, has issued a call for the construction of a museum in District 3.
Lavida Cottoy named village Honoree for 2026 Emancipation Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent cultural figure and event organiser in the Virgin Islands (VI), Lavida Cottoy, has been named the Village Honouree for the 2026 Emancipation Festival by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee.










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