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July 5th, 2016
VG Festival Committee cries foul; Block Party reportedly hampered fundraiser

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Cognizant of the cash strapped state of the Government of the Virgin Islands, members of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee headed by Ms Sasha D.A. Flax has taken a proactive move to raise funds to offset expenses likely to be incurred for VG Easter Festival 2017.

July 3rd, 2016
Harrigan refutes online news article on festival troupes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public Relations Officer of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Ms Lynette L. Harrigan has refuted reports by pro-government news site BVI Platinum News that there is only one troupe registered so far for the 2016 August Monday Parade.

July 2nd, 2016
Hon Walwyn tells VIslanders to not sell out lands! Is he being hypocritical?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Arguing that ownership of land is part and parcel of the state and economic control of the economy of the Virgin Islands, Education Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn said Virgin Islanders need to be vigilant that they do not lose ownership of their lands.

July 1st, 2016
Hon Walwyn fails VG Festival again! Broken promises on outstanding funds!

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The controversial and embattled Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn, a Territorial At Large Member, is in the spotlight yet again over his portfolio.

June 20th, 2016
‘Better late than never’- Son of horse racing honouree Jim Smith

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola- “They never gave him anything when he was alive, but it’s better late than never so I am thankful to the VI Horse Owners Association,” commented McDonald Smith on receiving a plaque in honour of his late father and horse racing stalwart, Mr Jim Smith.

June 20th, 2016
Yadali Thomas-Santos heading to Caribbean pageant

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On July 28, 2016 Yadali Thomas-Santos will be leaving the shores of the Virgin Islands in an ambassadorial position in the hope of bringing back the crown from the Miss FLOW Caribbean Culture Pageant in Nevis.

June 18th, 2016
Expectations high for 2016 festival pageants

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As residents gear up for Emancipation Festival 2016, many anticipate a high level of performance from especially contestants of the various pageants being organised for this year’s celebration.

June 17th, 2016
Five to contest Miss Junior BVI Pageant

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online, the number one source for breaking news in the territory, can confirm that five young ladies will be vying for the title of Miss Jr BVI early next month.

June 16th, 2016
Creque, Claxton, Thomas & Paul to vie for Miss BVI Crown

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Four young ladies will be seeking to become the new Miss BVI when the pageant is held on July 31, 2016.

June 15th, 2016
Several Caribbean artists slated for Soca Monarch BVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This year’s Soca Monarch BVI promises to be dynamic and exciting with a slew of local and regional performers slated to take the stage for a grand prize of $10,000.

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