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Family of Fmr British PM to visit Guyana to apologise for slavery & pay reparations
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA - When the University of Guyana launches its International Centre for Migration and Diaspora Studies, family members of John Gladstone, who owned 2,500 enslaved Africans on his plantations in Guyana and the Caribbean, will be visiting Guyana to apologise for their ancestors' role in slavery.
'Ms P' blasts VI men for ‘allowing’ their women to 'expose' themselves in public
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE has called on the men of the Virgin Islands (VI) to stop allowing their women and females to go on the streets dressing provocatively during festivals.
Zacchari W. Stoutt dominates @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap!
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay fisherman Zacchari W. Stoutt did well to defend his turf in the swimming and greasy pole events at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Last Lap on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
VIF&FC announce winners of August Monday Parade 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Parade Sub-committee of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) have announced the results of the judging of entries in the 'August Monday' Parade 2023 in the Virgin Islands (VI) held last Monday, August 7, 2023.
Pastors Michael A. Turnbull & Jovan E.L. Cline to co-chair VI Heritage Month Cmte
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over two decades at the helm of the Virgin Islands Heritage Month Committee, Reverend Dr Melvin A. Turnbull has said he is ready to pass on the baton and has already “selected” two “suitable candidates” to co-chair the committee.
Emancipation celebration in VI is now a 'carnival'- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While criticising the way the VI Emancipation Festival is celebrated in the Virgin Islands, outspoken clergyman Bishop John I. Cline blasted the local emancipation celebrations as one that has become a carnival.
VI festival has become nothing but ‘feathers & flesh’- Eileene L. Parsons
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Cultural icon and former legislator Eileene L. Parsons, OBE says as a female of a different generation in the Virgin Islands, she is now embarrassed at what the Emancipation Festival has become, particularly the parade.
Food handlers for upcoming festival events urged to get certified
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Food handlers looking to participate in this year’s 2023 festival activities are being urged to get certified and take advantage of upcoming food handler sessions on certification.
‘Fight through negativity & stand with confidence’- Premier tells Miss BVI delegates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged the delegates of the 2023 Miss BVI Pageant to not let negativity stop them from standing with confidence and representing the VI.
ESHS’ Naomi A. Onwufuju is 2023 Junior Ambassador of Tourism
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Naomi A. Onwufuju of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is the 2023 Junior Ambassador of Tourism.
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