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Target met for 2012 Emancipation festival said Chairman Blyden

Marvin Blyden, Chairman of Festival and Fairs Committee said target was met with this year's festival activities. Photo: VINO/Staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Festival and Fairs Committee Marvin Blyden, said he is pleased with the outcome of the 2012 festival celebrations and although everything did not go to plan at times, the target was met.

During an exclusive interview with Mr. Blyden, he said that with the help of his well able committee, they were able to accomplish everything that they set out to do, and despite some challenging issues, all in all everything went as they expected . “Everything was on target.”

“We went through the tramps without anything major happening, the only disappointment throughout the festival was that Movado wasn’t able to show up at Carrot Bay.” He added that it was a bit tough, but they had to get everything on track and got through with the best of their ability.

According to Mr. Blyden, the committee has already begun, planning for next year’s event.

“We right now are continuing with our fund raisers. We try to see if we could continue new ideas and prepare for next year’s festival.”

Mr. Blyden thanks everyone who participated in the festivities and asks for their continued support.

16 Responses to “Target met for 2012 Emancipation festival said Chairman Blyden”

  • I do not understand (13/08/2012, 08:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Blyden can you please explain the word satisfied I do not understand. The festival parade was pretty, but the entire festival activities need to go back to the drawing board.
  • ooooo (13/08/2012, 08:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    everybody know that this year was a big flop...we're moving from great to good...only nevis showed up for culture night...calypso show a waste...several empty nights at the village....sure dont sound like a success to me
    • Queen Mary (13/08/2012, 10:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree and even the committee members saying this…but sheeeeee let’s spin it perception management remember!!!
  • pig head (13/08/2012, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    why MB look so mad??
    • school children (13/08/2012, 09:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      we heard that the minister curse he out
      • village ram (13/08/2012, 10:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        he he yeap all kind of bad words he better know that guy is power hungry and always about politicks and reelection..
    • Shara Parlin (13/08/2012, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      to pih head; Maybe the controversial Minister piss he off again!
  • .... (13/08/2012, 11:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why can't you people give him thanks for trying to make sure the festival activities were carried out without a hitch. I'm no fan of festival, but from what I read Mr. Blyden tried his best to make sure the activities were in order and put things in place when they won't. There is always room for improvements.
  • We are the Virgin Islands (13/08/2012, 13:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    MB we live in a land were we want everything and appreciate nothing. Putting on a 15 day production with limited funding could not of been an easy task. Please keep your head up amongst all the negativity.
  • Movements (13/08/2012, 13:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For the late start and what these guys were up against, I think Festival was good. All that's killing our activities is that everything has become about money. You have a total of almost 10 paying nights between Town, East and CBay fests. What do you think will happen? People will save their money for the night they think is best. At first, it seemed Movado would be the big big night at Cbay then that wasn't the case so then it became Vegas in East and many people attended. Kassav in town was also good. But we are not used to paying $20 to go village. Get some good stuff going and entice people to go to the village especially weekends. They also need to consider cutting out east end and let town go for a longer time, a week just not enough. good job for a committee that got a late start and hope they fundraise from now til next year to offset costs and not having to depend on government or the people at the gate with those high prices. $5-$10 dollars at the gate to offset costs for major international performers is fine, but $20.00 at the door, $7 per mix drink in those tiny glasses. $20-$25 for a plate of whelks? $4-$5 for a coney island ride? How many nights you think a man and woman can go out with eachother and or their entire family at that cost? with school opening soon and everything sky high? Some might disagree with me but I believe on the weekend before festival, if it's free with half-decent entertainment, it will be packed as there would be nowhere else to go.
    • heads up (13/08/2012, 15:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      FOR ONCE I AGREE WITH THIS MOVEMENT DUDE WHO IS AN NDP PAID BLOGGER
  • critic (13/08/2012, 15:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    MB..stick to what you know best i.e medicine
  • good to hate (13/08/2012, 18:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now next we want to see the books you promise us by September MB
    • we trust him (14/08/2012, 00:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      to good to hate; I trust MB any day with the festival money for we know HE is NOT going thief it down deh in dey village
  • bvi (13/08/2012, 18:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    the Road tTown village needs to go back to opening on the Monday. Put the gospel night on Monday if need be>. if the village is empty for so many nights why have we gone to starting on the Thursday. Thats 4 extra days. Some of you may not agree but its a suggestion that will save money and have fewer days but with quality entertainment.
  • stop (13/08/2012, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    stop tell tail out of school MB what target???? if target was met then me aint want to see when dem not met???


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