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VI to host Golden Jubilee of VI/USVI Friendship Day

- @ Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday, October 22, 2022
The 42nd celebration of BVI/USVI Friendship Day was held on the frontage of the Central Administration Complex in Road Town on October 24, 2015. The 50th celebration will be held at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on October 22, 2022. Photo: VINO/File
This year’s VI/USVI Friendship Day is being hosted by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), and will take place in the [British] Virgin Islands under the theme, 'Our Golden Jubilee: A Resilient Bond of Friendship.' Photo: GIS
This year’s VI/USVI Friendship Day is being hosted by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), and will take place in the [British] Virgin Islands under the theme, 'Our Golden Jubilee: A Resilient Bond of Friendship.' Photo: GIS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 50th anniversary of the first observance of the [British] Virgin Islands/United States Virgin Islands Friendship Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

This year’s VI/USVI Friendship Day is being hosted by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), and will take place in the [British] Virgin Islands under the theme, “Our Golden Jubilee: A Resilient Bond of Friendship.” 

His Excellency the Governor Mr John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier Wheatley, and other Government Officials will welcome USVI Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. and his delegation to the VI.

Day 'promises to be a memorable one'- PS Stoutt-Igwe

According to a Government Information Service (GIS) press release today, October 11, 2022, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt Igwe, said the celebration comes on the heels of the recently concluded Ninth Meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC).  

“Premier Wheatley wanted to ensure that this year’s celebration happened as 50 years is a significant milestone and cannot go unnoticed,” Mrs Igwe said. 

She added, “This is an exciting time in the relationship of both territories. The day promises to be a memorable one. We want the people to come out in numbers as we celebrate our friendship with the Government and people of the USVI.”

Various aspects of VI culture to be showcased

The celebration will showcase various aspects of Virgin Islands’ culture including food, drinks, music, poetry, demonstrations and displays.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony at 10:00 am, dressed in Territorial Wear and join in the celebrations at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.  

The last USVI/BVI Friendship Day was celebrated in 2019 on St Thomas. The objective of the celebration is to reflect on the shared bond, history and culture of Virgin Islanders from both territories.

10 Responses to “VI to host Golden Jubilee of VI/USVI Friendship Day”

  • D E A (11/10/2022, 11:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The mule pictured, very appropriate.
  • Salty Fish (11/10/2022, 12:00) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Why not celebrate the relationship? USVI already stole our lunch money! :)
  • The watchdog (11/10/2022, 12:15) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    They trying to help Byran
  • usvi (11/10/2022, 12:28) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Won't attend. BVI Immigration & customs to much of a hassle not to mention the "Fees"
  • Bobine wilpau (11/10/2022, 12:38) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    That Donkey Lady is not in that free celebration, she does nothing to her liking as a good citizen, she always seeks to have her costumes made and a check for her participation, that is the bvi
  • asking for a friend (11/10/2022, 15:04) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why so close to the usvi elections???
    • smh (11/10/2022, 17:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Check the dates of the previous Friendship Days before you begin your conspiracy theories.
  • So 1972 (11/10/2022, 20:05) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    was the first year the BVI met the USVI. What was going on before 1972? Oh yeah nothing was going on in the BVI in 1972 except the Moorings with half dozen Pearson charter bareboats near the Pub.
  • ??? (12/10/2022, 13:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some if you all must yap for nothing. BVI/USVI Friendship must go on. We are All One! If you don't know, shut your mouth and ask questions from those who knows. Tired of you all with your bull crap comments. Try to understand and comprehend before auring your mouth then you will start to live more peacefully
  • ..... (12/10/2022, 13:24) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    The BVI needs to become a part of the USVI.

    The situation would improve because:
    a) when there is a disaster or pandemic there will be funding/stimulus;
    b) less harassment traveling between STT and these side of the islands, especially for tourists. This will mean more money in the hands of the people.


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