Culture
Xmas on Main Street awakens spirit of festive season in true VI style
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – If for some reason or the other one had not started to get the feeling of the Christmas spirit, being out at the official opening ceremony for Christmas on Main Street last evening December 6, 2013 would have changed all of that.
US R&B star Melanie Fiona keen on inspiring young VI artistes
BEEF ISLAND, VI – US R&B star Melanie Fiona, the feature artiste to hit the stage of the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall tonight December 6, 2013, told Virgin Islands News Online in an exclusive interview on her arrival in the territory that she is more keen on being an inspiration to the young artistes in the Top 7@7 ‘Who is next?’ competition.
Too many significant events in VI history passing unnoticed- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Douglas Wheatley has lamented that too many significant events in Virgin Islands history are beginning to pass unnoticed or without much remembrance.
Pupils thrilled at Pelican Gate School's Culture Day event
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The Pelican Gate School was host to several Culture Day activities today, November 14, 2013, held in conjunction with the Ministry of Education’s Culture Week.
VI salutes war veterans & ex-service men & women
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony that salute the territory’s war veterans and ex-servicemen and women were held yesterday, November 10, 2013 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay.
Anegada businesses upbeat about Lobster Fest 2013
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI– Eight prominent businesses on Anegada have signed on to participate in this year’s Lobsters Fest and judging from their expressions at a meeting with members of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) they are very upbeat that the event is going to be one of the biggest ever.
Guy Fawkes bonfire coordinators renew calls for traffic control
EAST END, Tortola, VI – There was no other event held in the East End/Long Look communities that could have competed with that of the annual Guy Fawkes bonfire activity held at Jennings Hill last evening, November 5, 2013. However, most worrying for the organisers and patrons alike was the traffic mayhem that keeps recurring every year.
First Bank outshines BVIHSA in UMI's Battle of the Corps!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Fashion and competition took another level, one that has fashion designers biting their finger tips and the management of UMI spinning on a medal, when First Bank BVI and BVI Health Services Authority (BHIHSA) took to the cat walk on Friday October 25, 2013 in the UMI Fashion's Battle of the Corps (BOC) showdown.
Showtime's young members get ‘foot wetting’ experience in Miami
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Earlier this month, the Showtime Band family had a treat of their lives when they made their first international tour since their split last year. The band took their hyped music to Miami, USA.
Sharie B. Y de Castro gets all clear for Miss Universe 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ participation at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia in November seems to have been confirmed, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
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