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August 29th, 2023
‘Exciting things ahead’ to start strengthening VI culture– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shared plans to strengthen the VI’s culture by introducing ways to encourage the preservation of culture via a culture and heritage strategy to be implemented.

August 12th, 2023
Women dominate Donkey Races @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2023

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The cultural exposé of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta at Carrot Bay, Tortola on day two Friday, August 11, 2023, saw, for the first time, women dominating one of the biggest attractions- the donkey races.

August 9th, 2023
EE/LL Cultural Experience underway @ Greenland Field

LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Anyone wishing to get a strong feel of the Virgin Islands' culture during this Emancipation Festival can look no further than East End/Long Look and Carrot Bay.

August 1st, 2023
Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville declared open!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, named in honour of the first Miss BVI Mrs Irene F. Penn-O’Neal, was officially opened on a night that coincided with the Gospel Explosion at the same venue on Monday, July 31, 2023.

July 15th, 2023
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.

May 23rd, 2023
'I pledge to give my all’ to culture, tourism & D4 – Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly elected Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith has pledged to give her all to her portfolios of culture and tourism and a representative of the Fourth Electoral District in the VI.

May 19th, 2023
13th Summer Sizzle BVI slated for July 26 – 31, 2023

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s premiere summer event, Summer Sizzle BVI, is scheduled for July 26 – 31, 2023 in the [British] Virgin Islands.

October 28th, 2022
Culture added to Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines’ portfolio

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines is taking on an extra portfolio as Junior Minister of Tourism.

August 6th, 2022
Camaraderie revived @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2022

CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Cultural activities, food and games where were the highlights of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2022 which opened on, August 5, 2022, in Carrot Bay community attracting locals and tourists alike.

July 23rd, 2022
‘Pre-festival Calypso Review’ set 8pm tonight, July 23, 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the annual August Emancipation Festival in the Virgin Islands (VI), a 'Pre-Festival Calypso Review' is happening tonight, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Festival grounds in Road Town Tortola.

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