Culture
Re-enactment march, marketplace event highlight Int'l Museum Day observances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Though a planned re-enactment march did not have the massive support initially expected, organisers were pleased with events held yesterday, May 17, 2013 to commemorate "yesteryear" during International Museum Day observances.
Territory’s primary school students get historical tour of Main Street
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many of them probably use Main Street almost every day and it may have not been the first time for any of the students either, however, today’s (May 16, 2013) walk through Main Street was one of enlightenment and fascination as students from primary schools across the Territory were given a historical tour of one of the most popular streets in the Virgin Islands.
Sensational jazz triumphs at Nanny Cay beach despite rains
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI – Touted as the ultimate outdoor jazz experience, the Bayside Rhythms ‘D Spot Jazz on the Beach’ event at the Nanny Cay beach certainly lived up to its billing last evening, May 11, 2013.
Brewers Bay & EE/LL win Seniors’ Gen. Knowledge Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To have missed the Seniors' General Knowledge Challenge last evening, May 8, 2013 was an opportunity lost at being taken down memory lane of some great Virgin Islands and bible history and even to see the ripe, clean competitive spirit on display among the seniors in the competitions.
Michelin Star and James Beard Award winners for 1st Annual BVI Wine & Food Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Taking place November 1st to 3rd this year the BVI Wine & Food Festival is a new and dynamic event for the British Virgin Islands combining the talents of the best chefs in the Territory along with internationally renowned names in the culinary and winemaking worlds.
UPDATE: Miss BVI shines as Miss Caribbean World 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The eleven delegates who took to the stage last evening at the Miss Caribbean World 2013 Pageant completed their performance to the dollar, all capped off the night being a queen in their own regard but the Queen of a Queens was the Virgin Islands' own Miss Sharie B. deCastro.
Meet Miss Trinidad and Tobago- Sonia Millington
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Born on the fourth day of October, twenty-one years ago, I was given the name Sonia Millington. Being the last child, I was always the princess of the bunch, sheltered, nurtured and groomed into the six foot, one inch young woman that I have become today. One who values life and all the morals I've been taught. I have been a resident at Penal Rock Road for all of my life and as such, I have developed a great love for our southern communities.
Meet Miss St Kitts & Nevis- Trevicia Adams
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A stunning smile and gentle eyes that hold a spark of mischief; courage and kindness are the key qualities that first endear you to Trevicia Adams.
Senior fishermen honoured as part of Senior Citizens' Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The ceremony to mark the official launch of Senior Citizens’ Month in the Virgin Islands was held last evening May 1, 2013 at the Moorings Mariner Inn with a special treat for senior citizens and the honouring and recognition of elderly men who made their mark in the fishing industry during their time.
2013 Festival Theme & Slogan announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The theme for the Virgin Islands Festival 2013 is ‘Looking back at 175 years of being fully free, Our Culture, Our Heritage and Virgin Islands History’. This, along with the festival’s slogan, was made known today April 30, 2013 at a press conference called by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).
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