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March 2nd, 2013
81 year old artist displays 'a wonderful journey of the mind'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jill Tattersall held her first solo art show, ‘Memories of the BVI’, at the Sugar Works Museum yesterday March 1, 2013 at the age of 81 years.

March 1st, 2013
VI observes Black History Month in efforts at empowerment - Dr. Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Black History Month now having been completed at the end of February, this news site has taken an examination of some the various ways in which it is usually observed within the Territory of the Virgin Islands.

February 28th, 2013
Culture Minister throws out challenge for new tourism approach

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has announced that there is a need for alliances to be formed with persons within the community and persons selling items at the Crafts Alive Village in an effort to boost their economic situation. He also felt the same situation should apply to tourism efforts across the Territory.

February 25th, 2013
Cedar International holds 'Night of Nations'

KINGSTON, Tortola, VI - Cedar International School did an excellent job of pulling a people of diverse culture together in one place of celebration and of course learning when it held it's annual Night of Nations held at the school on Saturday February 23, 2013.

February 25th, 2013
UPDATE: Dr J.S. Archibald, QC to step down March 1

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Three honourees were recognised as heroes for their stalwart contributions in the community and their commitment to serving within the Territory during a ceremony at the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC) on February 24, 2013.

February 24th, 2013
UPDATE: Mother of 9 is Miss Gorgeous 2013!

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Miss Gorgeous 2013 is Ms Vonda Johnson, a mother of nine, who gained the audience's and most importantly the judges' nod when the annual pageant was held last evening, February 23, 2013 at the Catholic Community Centre in Virgin Gorda.

February 23rd, 2013
'The artisan among us' – Frank L. Fonseca brings life to his craft

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It is said that artisans are a dying breed in the Virgin Islands, but a look at a local craftman’s work offers hope that this statement might just be a myth. “I make everything here myself,” said Frank L. Fonseca who has been at his trade for just about twenty years.

February 17th, 2013
‘Women in Song’ offers taste of everything at VI Showcase

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) continued its VI Showcase for the 18th season of the Performing Arts Series with ‘Women in Song’ last evening, February 16, 2013.

February 17th, 2013
UPDATE: Local Rastafarians against same-sex marriage in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was an afternoon filled with poetry, singing, fashion display and interaction with fellow brothers and sisters of the black community residing here in the Virgin Islands. It was the prime activity marking the celebration of Black History Month.

February 15th, 2013
Christianity got us mash up'- Caller to Umoja show

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While one caller on the Umoja radio show was insistent that persons in the Virgin Islands needed to repent and to ask God’s forgiveness to clear the minds of our children, another caller had a different perspective altogether.

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