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Hon Fahie wants additional day for Carrot Bay festivities

First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie wants the day that was removed from the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta calendar to be returned. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Andrew A. Fahie (left) presents a trophy to Smith Robin for winning the Melvin Hyman Fisherman's Tournament. Photo: VINO
Hon Andrew A. Fahie (left) presents a trophy to Smith Robin for winning the Melvin Hyman Fisherman's Tournament. Photo: VINO
Donkey races during the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2013. Photo: VINO/File
Donkey races during the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2013. Photo: VINO/File
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- While there have reportedly been talks about eliminating festival activities in East End and even Carrot Bay so as to focus on one big celebration in Road Town and which would be cost effective, First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie wants another day for the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta.

According to Hon Fahie, the extra day he is advocating for was actually removed from the calendar by the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration.

The Member of the Opposition and senior Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member made the point while delivering some impromptu remarks at the opening ceremony of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta on August 4, 2016.

Another gentleman had spoken in Hon Fahie’s place since he felt Hon Fahie would not have returned from his travels on time. However, when the opening ceremony took some three hours to start Hon Fahie was right on time to speak before the entertainment leg kicked in.

Harken to the voice of the people

Hon Fahie called on the NDP government to harken to the voice of the people and return the “third day” to the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta that was removed in a recent decision by government.

“We know that next year, God’s willing, the festival committee and the minister will give us back the day so that we can make sure that we do more cultural activities,” he said.

Hon Fahie added that if the Minister responsible for Culture in the VI does not listen then the people will make him listen.

“I know that I can speak for myself, and the Minister will listen and he will hear, and if he doesn’t listen to us, when the people speak, he will listen.”

The third and final part of the VI Emancipation Festival is usually held in the western community of Carrot Bay, which has been referred to as being the most cultural part of the festivities. However, this year, apart from the one day cut, things took a downward spiral and the usual cultural displays and performances were absent, while the inclement weather did nothing to help.

21 Responses to “Hon Fahie wants additional day for Carrot Bay festivities”

  • HMMM (09/08/2016, 11:04) Like (23) Dislike (17) Reply
    Strupes. This is so selfish. Politicians all about votes and power. I guess it's all about their job security. I understand why he would say that. I'm for cutting it all together and replacing it with music fest which is a better BVI investment..
    • NO sir! (09/08/2016, 14:17) Like (11) Dislike (14) Reply
      Struppsss..need what other day? They dont need no day if you ask me.
    • Lady (09/08/2016, 14:48) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
      agree bring back music fest oh how we miss that fun filled weekend
    • Marie (10/08/2016, 20:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I say if they want another day, let them pay for it out of their pockets! What we NEED is for Agriculture week to return. This is the only event that teaches us how to grow our own food and be self sufficient. One day the boats will not be able to import the things we have gotten so used to, and we would be sucking wind. I have been trying to tell people to grow any food they can in buckets, pots, a small piece of land...anything that will help them eat in a time of crises. Some people would rather go through life with blinders on instead of accepting the reality. I have already started preparing for the inevitable. All people are interested in is their selfish personal enjoyment and not looking towards the future. Festival only needs to be 3 days and Agriculture needs to be REINSTATED ASAP!!!!!!!!
  • tretretrete (09/08/2016, 11:21) Like (18) Dislike (14) Reply
    Why though...extra day for what! to complain about over spending AGAIN?
  • i from here (09/08/2016, 11:28) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    Carrot bay is for the locals
  • i from here (09/08/2016, 11:57) Like (10) Dislike (14) Reply
    WHen he was in power he didn't request or add another day but now he in the opposition he want it ????

    SMH
    • No Name (09/08/2016, 15:27) Like (16) Dislike (11) Reply
      @ i from here

      There was no need to request an additional day because it was always three days. People just hating because CC bring the crowd. Myron too nuff wid himself and WOTLESS!!!!!
  • .. (09/08/2016, 12:32) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    PURE B.S!
  • HMMM (09/08/2016, 12:35) Like (12) Dislike (14) Reply
    Two days is enough! Nobody is stopping the people from your District to include a third day as long as it does not involve spending Government money.
  • concern (09/08/2016, 13:10) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply
    Too many days. Take the politics out of the celebration and bring the culture to town Let us have one big festival. Dividing festival into these different areas is dividing the country. Too much of the tax dollars is spent on festival while spending to develop our people is shortchanged. This country is only as good as the development of our human resources.
    We continue to say our people are not qualified for certain positions. Why not look into training our young people to fill the void?
  • Bugs (09/08/2016, 13:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What's up, Doc?
  • musa (09/08/2016, 13:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    giving our young people a chance is no way soon because we hiring lay out hens
  • Son of the Spoil (09/08/2016, 14:32) Like (3) Dislike (7) Reply
    Take your day as holiday. The rest of us will be at work
  • carrot bay man (09/08/2016, 15:11) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Fahie don't mind the noise. More of us are with you than against you.
  • First district (09/08/2016, 15:14) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    The high handed and disrespectful way the extra day was removed from Carrot Bay is what I have a problem with but this seems to be the way Myron does business. At some point someone needs to put Myron in his place.
  • West, YES! (09/08/2016, 15:53) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Take the Thursday and give it to EE/LL. Give we back the Saturday! And give us a jouvert! Pleaseee! Town don't need 2. Wha happen ? We think we too good for a jouvert West ?? As a West man I goin go out on a limb and say we does behave too booshie sometimes. Just 1 GOOD band (VIBE lick 'em eeeen!), let it begin somewhere in the Towers area, and end in by the dry dock right after the Frenchman's Cay turn. Good length, the sea water right there, it's the perfect road/location; and for the safety heads, the police station right there. Just a thought that's been circulating for yearssss! Festival Committee, is time to shake things up a little mannn...
  • what a mess (09/08/2016, 17:51) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    Carrot bay was doing well before govt decide to take it over they wasn't depending on no govt but govt to greedy they feel the people was making to much money so they wanted a cut so that's what happen. When the bad ones from east used to come down and play by the Abraham Leonard center where was govt.
  • nonsense (10/08/2016, 09:25) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bring everything back to road town and make it one week. Village opens the Friday before August Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday. Nothing more needed. The night tramps used to be good but to much f-ery going on now so won't even lament on that. All the extra hoopla added over the years DELETE.
  • rewrsdffds (10/08/2016, 17:20) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree with you 100% mr Fahie, carrot bay is mass, why do all this setting up for just one night, what is this government thinking, no head for business, and I am not from here and I know when business will be good or bad, y'all should put me on the committee, I can make great decision you will not regret when it comes to entertainment, if you are wondering I am a woman.
  • US visitor (11/08/2016, 15:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Give back the best to Carrot Bay. Best sound system best Mas for tears til last year ruined it. Daytime nighttime it was the best. Government killed it and the whole cultural atmosphere. Boycotted the Sat back .in town. Town was a bust too everyone saying so why not go back to the old days.


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