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'Foxy' a no show @ traditional Old Year’s party on JvD

- Mammoth crowd rings in 2020 @ Foxy’s Tamarind Bar
A section of the massive crowd on Jost van Dyke for the traditional and world renowned Old Year's Party at Foxy's Tamarind Bar on December 31, 2019. Photo: VINO
The now resigned Director of Operations at Foxy’s Beach Bar in Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke, David Dietrich, left, and Mr Philiciano O. Callwood MBE aka ‘Foxy’, right, at a press conference on October 14, 2019. Photo: VINO
The now resigned Director of Operations at Foxy’s Beach Bar in Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke, David Dietrich, left, and Mr Philiciano O. Callwood MBE aka ‘Foxy’, right, at a press conference on October 14, 2019. Photo: VINO
Skinny Fabulous (in black) made a promotional appearance on stage with Noise Cans. Both are set to rock Foxy's Taboo on Jost van Dyke today, January 1, 2020. Photo: VINO
Skinny Fabulous (in black) made a promotional appearance on stage with Noise Cans. Both are set to rock Foxy's Taboo on Jost van Dyke today, January 1, 2020. Photo: VINO
A member of Noise Cans is sandwiched by patrons. Photo: VINO
A member of Noise Cans is sandwiched by patrons. Photo: VINO
Persons from around the world converged on Jost van Dyke on December 31, 2019 to ring in the New Year at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar. Photo: VINO
Persons from around the world converged on Jost van Dyke on December 31, 2019 to ring in the New Year at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar. Photo: VINO
Noise Cans in action at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on December 31, 2019. Photo: VINO
Noise Cans in action at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on December 31, 2019. Photo: VINO
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- The white sandy beach and every square inch of the area around Foxy’s Tamarind Bar on Jost van Dyke were covered with revelers as they bid farewell to 2019 and ushered in 2020 with loud partying.

Persons from around the world, including those who did special charters from neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI), Puerto Rico and other nearby countries, along with persons from the Virgin Islands, were given a treat of a life time with on and off stage entertainment throughout the night.

It all started at the break of day on December 31, 2019 when many persons made their way over to the sister island, which has been ranked for many years as one of the top destinations to ring in the New Year.

Musical entertainment

The large crowd was entertained by the legendary Third World Band, Noise Cans Band, Spectrum Band, a slight taste of the soca sensation Skinny Fabulous and VI Dance Project.

It was the third time that Third World was featured at Foxy’s but the first for Noise Cans, which thoroughly entertained the audience.

No Foxy

Notably absent from the celebrations; however, was the Virgin Islands cultural icon and tourism ambassador, Mr Philiciano O. Callwood, MBE, aka ‘Foxy’.

According to family members, ‘Foxy’ has not recovered from the family feud which necessitated them doing what they felt was in the best interest of the family- getting rid of a man, David Dietrich, who they believed was orchestrating moves to potentially scam the elderly ‘Foxy’ in a major way.

Dietrich, who was very close to ‘Foxy’, quit simultaneously with being fired by the family on October 14, 2019.

Despite the ongoing challenges, the family insisted they genuinely love their ‘Foxy’ and did not hold back from letting the world know.

Leading out with a touching statement on stage moments after the count down to the New Year, one of the sons of Mr Callwood, Dean Callwood, said: “From all of us, Tessa, my brother Greg and [sister] Justine, I want to say, no matter what we go through, we love you, we wish you were here, we love you Foxy.”

Being saluted as the woman behind the scenes who ensures the event is nothing but a success, an emotional Tessa Callwood, Mr Callwood’s wife, said: “We are so overwhelmed that you guys love us and you came out. We are so glad you love us, we are so glad you are having a wonderful time, we love you, Happy New Year.”

20 Responses to “'Foxy' a no show @ traditional Old Year’s party on JvD”

  • Rubber Duck (01/01/2020, 21:15) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    I love those photos VINO
  • wise up (01/01/2020, 21:18) Like (23) Dislike (30) Reply
    The family is just a cross the man choose the white man to run his business and then this happened I don’t give him wrong and there comes the end of FOXY OLD YEARS NIGHT PARTY,the sons was never part of the business until
  • one eye (01/01/2020, 23:21) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Much to do about nothing
  • boycott (02/01/2020, 06:51) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
    If Foxy boycotts' then so should everyone else!
    • Fran (02/01/2020, 08:33) Like (32) Dislike (4) Reply
      @boycott, wrong wrong wrong. When some people start to get feeble in their mind, the family must step in immediately or forfeit losing everything by outside swindlers like that guy Dietrich, who was building his own business off of the back of Foxy. Foxy is old now and acting very strange, hurting the family business, and I am glad his children stepped in before it was too late. It is true, everyone Love Foxy himself, but we all have elders that start slipping into darkness. This Dietrich guy saw that and slipped in like the snake he is. That party was a huge success and everyone was happy jumping up! Happy New Year everyone. Foxy's ROCK BABY!
      • so right (02/01/2020, 11:43) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        Well Said Fran. It's said. We love Foxy. Breaks my heart that he feels like people are against him. Against David. NOT against Foxy. David pulled the classic con and tried to put himself between Foxy and anyone close to him.
        • so wrong (02/01/2020, 13:12) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
          The only con is by you and your dirty friends , sincerely J dog
  • Oh My (02/01/2020, 06:54) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    So whats going on with the music school? I went their to inquire about lessons and its just a few people smokin weed in there everyday......
  • My girl (02/01/2020, 07:37) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    The event was a big success that is what matters
  • Hmmmmmmm (02/01/2020, 08:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check out the exotic dancer.
  • hmm (02/01/2020, 08:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    THE FOX WAS IN THE HEN HOUSE
  • hmm (02/01/2020, 09:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I would love to hear that noise can making more noise
  • Disinterested (02/01/2020, 11:18) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    The family dysfunction continues into 2020. The odd behaviour is hurting the brand. A divided house will fall. Tourism ambassador? Sometimes you have to burn down the village to save it.
  • Bull Dawg (02/01/2020, 11:37) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    I agree with the family.
    Foxy is acting a bit weird so its best that his family call the shots before the business get rundown to the ground.
  • Bad family (02/01/2020, 11:53) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    I was with Foxy last week and Foxy is fully coherent, more than most young people. Now that that white guy is gone and the family have Foxy isolated, Foxy has no one to help him stop his family's injustice!!!!! Maybe and hopefully his life long patrons will come to his rescue. So Sad and the BVI government should be ashamed of them selves for not helping when they where asked by Foxy him self. Odd behavior ??? you are a bunch of thieves that would be nothing without Foxy. Greed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Fran (02/01/2020, 11:56) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fran from the above post is an idiot and a degenerate family member
    • Offspring from the fox (02/01/2020, 18:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

      To d**** and his water taxi driver. It's obvious that you were counting on our family business to retire. With all your dirty little tricks. But word of advice? The off springs are not as soft and blind as the old man. What's really a shame is that the bvi government has not banded people like those to white water taxi drivers as yet. The family has had a major relief by getting rid of it's garbage.

    • Fran (03/01/2020, 20:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Fran is NOT related in any shape or form. Where did you get this lie from? The only IDIOT is you, who spread lies about someone you don't even know...IDIOT! Hey, are you family and friend to that snake in the grass Dietrich? Now I know why you are upset. Your money supply just ran out. The Callwood family is NOT your family so allow them to do what they feel is best. Nosy Outsider!
  • Roberto' Codfather (08/01/2020, 11:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I should have run David through with a broken broom stick when I had de chance. The idiot thought
    "Green Water" was Sprite! David was decisive delusional and destructive he wasn't even a good Drunk.
    To my Dear Brother George - Forgive, Forget and be Merry for tomorrow we all Shall Die.
    To my Brother Dean - Good on ya. hold de course
    To my Sister Justine - You've become The Foxet so keep on Truckin
    To Tessa aka Sister for life - Thank you for taking me in like you have for all lost Mariners. I love you always


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