Events
No communication with ex-Premier Fahie to date- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since his arrest in Miami on April 28, 2022, ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has not communicated to the people of the territory.
Mini Cultural East End Parade set for 1:00 pm start today, August 3, 2022
EAST END, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival winds down to a close, all roads will lead to East End for a Mini Cultural Parade today, Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
August Monday Parade returns after 2-year absence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After a 2-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the highlights of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival- the August Monday Parade- made a successful return yesterday, August 1, 2022.
August Tuesday Festival Horse Races are on!- Lesmore Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the Virgin Islands’ most anticipated activities during Emancipation Festival, the August Tuesday Races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, will be happening after all.
RVIPF/BVICCHA rolling out 'Family Fridays' initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) together with the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association are launching an initiative dubbed Family Fridays in hopes of generating some excitement for family time around the dinner table.
‘Warm up Tramp’ to start @ Purcell & end @ Festival Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that it has been a ‘historical event of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has been successful in coordinating the return of “Tramp”.
‘I am personally not aware of any vendors that are owed’- Festival Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has said he is not aware of any vendors being owed by the VIF&FC).
VI Emancipation Festival slated for July 24-August 5, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Plans are underway to host the 2022 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival from July 24 to August 5, under the slogan ‘Celebrate Freedom for Me and You, BVI Festival 2022’.
Trishelle A.A. Dawson wins BVI Jr Tablescaping Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) kicked off its first-ever Junior Tourism Week with the BVI Junior Tablescaping Competition on June 12, 2022. The event was won by 17-year-old Trishelle Aalyiah Angelique Dawson.
Festivals will happen ‘in some shape or form’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the Virgin Islands is learning to live and work in this COVID-19 era, efforts are being put in certain events that had to be postponed or reduced to a virtual experience. This includes the VG Easter Festival and VI Emancipation Festival.
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