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Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps

August 2nd, 2024 | Tags: safety alcohol bvitb RVIPF Emancipation Festival
Revellers during the 2023 Emancipation Rise & Shine Tramp in Road Town, Tortola. the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps. Photo: VINO
Director of Tourism Clive L. McCoy said the territory wants its visitors and residents to thoroughly enjoy the festivities without compromising their safety. Photo: GIS/File
Director of Tourism Clive L. McCoy said the territory wants its visitors and residents to thoroughly enjoy the festivities without compromising their safety. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.

Vendors selling beverages are reminded that selling beverages in breakable bottles is prohibited. Drinks must be served in plastic, paper, or Styrofoam cups.

Revelers are also encouraged to bring their own reusable mugs or cups for beverage refills. 

The sale of alcohol to minors is prohibited and an offense punishable by law, a press release from the BVITB&FC today, August 2, 2024, stated.

Avoid drinking & driving

In addition to safety during the Rise & Shine Tramps, the community is reminded to avoid drinking and driving, observe all road safety rules, and ensure that underage children are always supervised.

RVIPF Superintendent Dariel Robinson emphasised the importance of this reminder, stating, "The safety and security of the community are of primary importance to the Police Force."

Clive L. McCoy, Director of Tourism, added, "We want our visitors and residents to thoroughly enjoy the festivities without compromising their safety."

The BVITBFC is coordinating this year’s 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival celebration in collaboration with community volunteers who form the Festival’s Subcommittees.

The 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival kicks into high gear entering this weekend and continuing into next week with village entertainment, food fairs, the grand parade, tramps and cultural celebrations at East End and Carrot Bay.  

9 Responses to “Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps”

  • Stupes (02/08/2024, 16:02) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
    First of all kids not supposed to be there
    There’s a place for big ppl and a place for kids
    • WHAT!!! (02/08/2024, 16:20) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
      “Stupes”
      You are so correct kids should not be exposed to dry humping and half naked women.
      • @WHAT!!! (02/08/2024, 17:41) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
        as a kid, speak for yourself lol
      • l (05/08/2024, 17:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        These parents have no shame or regard for their children. The parents are immature and want to party so much, that they drag their poor sleepy children out of their beds to be put in danger.
    • resident (02/08/2024, 18:32) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      100 percent agree, that's bad parenting if you let your kids go to these events
  • NB (02/08/2024, 16:23) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Say what now? Ensure Underage children are always supervised? Yuh serious boss? NO CHILDREN SHOULD BE ALLOWED…smfh
  • TruDat! (02/08/2024, 18:07) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    My child is a BVIslander - this is a part of her heritage and culture. She will be there if I choose to accompany her.
    • @trudat (03/08/2024, 00:39) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Everything has changed from then to now
      Maybe long ago where the culture was different


      I’ve been to my first Jouvert age 18
      Since the ice prob went 3 times
      I find it very disturbing and distasteful
      But to each it’s own
  • Madussa (03/08/2024, 19:12) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Any parent that brings their child to the Rise and Shine Tramp outing is just that, a Rise and Shine TRAMP!!!! To expose your child to this means you get the Donkey of the Year Award for Horrible parenting.


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