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$350K allocated for 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved $350,000 to support the upcoming commemoration celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom of Nottingham Estate in Long Look.
VI ambassadors capture more awards @ Mrs Globe Pageant
CALIFORNIA, USA- Virgin Islands ambassadors Shakima Baptiste-Henry and Kimberly A. Herbert have captured more awards at the 30th Anniversary Mrs Globe Pageant in Palm Springs, California.
‘Anedaga Lobster Fest has the potential to do a lot more’- Premier Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Anegada Lobster Festival is a tourism initiative that the Virgin Islands (VI) government aims to revamp.
UPDATE: 2026 Miss BVI constestants revealed
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Three young women will compete for the prestigious 2026 Miss BVI title on August 2, 2026, at the Festival Village. The contestants are Angelique B.Lettsome, Contestant #1; Kala J. Penn, Contestant #2; and Asha A.S Hyndman, Contestant #3.
Official lineup for 72nd VI Emancipation Festival to be revealed Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The official lineup for the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be announced on May 22, 2026, at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, starting at 5:30 PM.
June 30, 2026 a public holiday; 250th Anniversary of freedom of Long Look people
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is this year commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the freedom of the people of Long Look Estate, celebrated from 1776 to 2026, with a public holiday.
Seriene Maduro is 2026 VG Cultural Food Fair honouree
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Virgin Gorda community will honour Mrs Seriene Maduro at the 2026 Cultural Food Fair for her decades of service, entrepreneurial excellence, and unwavering dedication to preserving and uplifting the island's culture.
BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival kicks off with more than 64 boats
NANNY CAY, VI – Over 64 boats from 15 countries are competing in the 53rd BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival, one of the Caribbean's premier sailing events.
August Monday Parade 'has nothing to do with our emancipation’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have arisen among Virgin Islanders following an announcement by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), regarding the announcement to move the August Monday Parade to Saturday.
Strong local support for Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Fully loaded ferries made their way from Road Town and Beef Island to Virgin Gorda on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for Taste of Virgin Gorda, and patrons were not the least disappointed with the dockside dining at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.
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