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May 2nd, 2013
Senior fishermen honoured as part of Senior Citizens' Month

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The ceremony to mark the official launch of Senior Citizens’ Month in the Virgin Islands was held last evening May 1, 2013 at the Moorings Mariner Inn with a special treat for senior citizens and the honouring and recognition of elderly men who made their mark in the fishing industry during their time.

April 30th, 2013
2013 Festival Theme & Slogan announced

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The theme for the Virgin Islands Festival 2013 is ‘Looking back at 175 years of being fully free, Our Culture, Our Heritage and Virgin Islands History’. This, along with the festival’s slogan, was made known today April 30, 2013 at a press conference called by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).

April 29th, 2013
Much colour & gyration at Carnival 2013 in St Thomas, USVI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a kaleidoscope of colours in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands on Saturday April 27, 2013 when the Carnival 2013 Adult Parade was held along Main Street.

April 13th, 2013
Ms BVI feeling the ‘pressure’ ahead of Miss Caribbean World!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Sharie B. De Castro is no doubt regarded as one of the best Miss BVIs; mostly for her beauty, poise, talent, intelligence and her attitude for high standards and respect. No doubt expectations will be high among Virgin Islanders come Saturday May 4, 2013 when the 8th Annual Miss Caribbean World Pageant is held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

April 2nd, 2013
VI celebrates Easter in Church

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While some preferred to do some partying, parading and even kite flying, the majority of persons in the Virgin Islands faithfully made their way to their respective churches to celebrate the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday.

April 2nd, 2013
Fist fight ends VG Rise & Shine Tramp

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - Just when all seemed to have been going well at the Rise and Shine Tramp at the Darwin George Festival Ground in Virgin Gorda on April 1, 2013, a fist fight resulted in Police calling a halt to the celebration.

April 2nd, 2013
Hundreds turn out for VG Easter Festival Parade

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Several hundred persons lined the streets of Spanish Town to witness the annual Easter Parade in Virgin Gorda under brilliant sunshine yesterday April 1, 2013.

April 1st, 2013
UPDATE: Sistah Joyce sets eyes on Calypso Show on Tortola in July [Full official results included]

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Joycelyn 'Sistah Joyce' Searles was no doubt the deserving winner of the Virgin Gorda Calypso Monarch 2013 after two stunning performances at the Darwin George Easter Festival Village on March 31, 2013.

March 31st, 2013
Soca fans brave weather for Intl. performers at VG festival opening

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - Patrons to the much anticipated show at the opening of the Darwin George Festival Village in Virgin Gorda on March 30, 2013 had their hopes dampened as heavy rains poured but as soon as the rain clouds left so was the mood as the show would hit into high gear with the international performers and leaving the patrons fully satisfied.

March 30th, 2013
BVITB introduces 'welcome party' to VG Easter Festival

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - Persons arriving in Virgin Gorda are being greeted at the ferry dock with special treats from the BVI Tourist Board’s Hospitality Group, a new feature to help boost the celebrations on the island.

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