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Carrot Bay holds first Christmas Market

- was held due to popular demand, says organisers
Various plants on sale at the Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
A farmer peels sugarcane at the Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
A farmer peels sugarcane at the Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) at the Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) at the Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
The Carrot Bay Christmas Market was held at the Carrot Bay Festival Ground on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
The Carrot Bay Christmas Market was held at the Carrot Bay Festival Ground on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
The Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
The Carrot Bay Christmas Market on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Photo: VINO
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Farmers and shoppers converged at the Carrot Bay Festival Ground on Tortola on December 28, 2019 for the first ever Christmas Market organised by the Cultural Committee of Carrot Bay.

Persons came as far as from the eastern end of Tortola to get their share of fresh local produce, cooked foods and decorative plants.

On sale were ground provisions, tarts, guavaberry products, fish, whelks, conch, souse, mauby, coconut bread and dumb bread, just to name a few.

By popular demand

According to Antia Smith, one of the organisers, the market day was a response to a popular call by farmers and residents alike.

"When we held the Farmers Market back in August of this year we promised to have it as a regular feature. The farmers have since been on our backs asking when again and so we decided to hold one during this Christmas season."

Among the many seen at the day's event, which was held from 7:00am to 4:00pm, were Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Neville A. Smith (AL) and Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr.

There was a range of entertainment, including fungi music and plait pole dancing.

16 Responses to “Carrot Bay holds first Christmas Market”

  • rattie (29/12/2019, 11:08) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good show the people are feeling great
  • opposition (29/12/2019, 12:02) Like (7) Dislike (10) Reply
    This is SHEEP first time back in carrot bay since he collected all that STAGE MONEY during festival
    • yeah (29/12/2019, 14:39) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Looking like the Dapper Dan, that man knows how to dress. And may I add, a very handsome man.
      • lol (29/12/2019, 22:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Maybe he knows how to dress but he could have been a little casual lol I'm sure he was roasting in that
      • fashion police (30/12/2019, 08:50) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        @Yeah, a well dressed and handsome man for sure. There is nothing like a well dressed and groomed man. Bet he smells great also. Guy’s, before you get dress, spray a little cologne over your bare back and the scent will last all day.
    • unknown (30/12/2019, 02:10) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      I'm not a fan of no party....but I personally have seen him in the area since election. If you dont know the facts you should reserve your comment.
    • shout out (30/12/2019, 10:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hon. Kye Rymer was there too.
  • West side (29/12/2019, 12:06) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Even locals feeling bullish with a VIP in power
  • Awesome event (30/12/2019, 08:54) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This event was really nice. Lots of goodies and the vibe was really great.
  • Johnathan pierce (30/12/2019, 09:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So much useless chatter about a man ill-dressed in a coat and tie in the hot tropical sun. What's the point? Exactly what was his message here?
    More emphasis should be directed at the event and preparations for the next time. Fooie!!!!
  • Oh My (30/12/2019, 09:47) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    why he wasn't wearing cultural clothes?
    • Really? (30/12/2019, 10:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      What difference does it make what he was wearing. He came from a funeral, if you must know. El Sicko!!
    • Paying Repect (30/12/2019, 10:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      The reason for his dress code was he attended a funeral. I don't know why his dress code is such an issue.
  • My poor people (30/12/2019, 10:08) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    It hurts when I think that the world is reading the blogs of a few ignorant persons without any purpose or positive in their life. On top of that these people don’t even attend these meaningful functions or contribute anything positive to society. Newsites please do a better job of screening comments.

    Any sensible right thinking person can see the man was dressed for another function. My only encouragement is that these fools are only but a few. Stop giving these pathetic fools their lil moment of attention

    It was a great day by the way! Everything about this event was really good. Hope to see many more.


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