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August 4th, 2022
East End/Long Look stages well received mini festival & cultural parade

EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Communal Association (VICA) in association with the East End/Long Look community has successfully staged a mini festival and parade of its own yesterday, August 3, 2022, as part of the 2022 Emancipation celebrations.

August 2nd, 2022
Region can use similarities from slavery to unite & address challenges– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the Caribbean region to leverage the similarities of slavery to foster greater regional integration among countries.

July 27th, 2022
Join in celebrations & support Emancipation Festival 2022 events- Hon de Castro urges VI

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has called on all persons in the territory to go out and support the upcoming Emancipation Festival celebrations in the territory.

May 14th, 2021
VIF&FC announces 'August Festival' 2021 theme & slogan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Festivals & Fairs Committee is proud to announce the selection of the official 2021 VI Festival Theme and Slogan.

December 18th, 2020
Independence - The only way to self-determination

Kenneth G. Gladstone

The greatest lie ever told is the story of emancipation. Whether it’s the Spanish, English, Dutch or French, colonisation continues unabated across the Caribbean region and the world to this very day not as outright chattel slavery, but de facto slavery is still channeling hundreds of millions of dollars into the pockets of the masters of capitalism.

August 6th, 2020
Freedom – Emancipation - Celebrations & Cancellations

Alred C. Frett

The Truth may not set us Free but it’s all we can depend on:

Thanks for listening but my message is neither tailored to please nor displease Politicians or the Rich and Powerful whose Bread is already buttered on both sides – I simply seek to bring those in need and fading Dreams a Message of Truth, Hope and Enlightenment… If the contents are wrong then please correct me but if you find it right then make it your obligation to spread the Word.

August 1st, 2020
VI's emancipation was a deadly fight to freedom - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the COVID-19 pandemic has turned virtual, the usual mass gatherings and events associated with Emancipation Day Celebrations in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has urged residents to remember the meaning behind the day.

July 31st, 2020
Emancipation Day in the Caribbean Region

Thomas C. Famous

As we look around our beloved Caribbean region, we see many things that have changed due to Covid 19. Less tourists, less work, hotels closed, all leading to mass unemployment, as never seen before in recent times.

August 12th, 2019
Emancipation, Religion & Truths from the Bible

By Alred C. Frett

We are still weak from Emancipation Fever and while we had no repeated August Floods, it is 2years since Hurricane Irma demolished the locally owned Palmgrove Shopping Centre. That is symbolically sad and while I am one of those owners, this is not about me but about less fortunate owners who did all the right things but lost their livelihood through the negligence of Government.

August 12th, 2019
No major incidents @ 2019 Festival Week - CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the packed 2019 Emancipation festival week now history in the Virgin Islands (VI), officials are reporting successes on all fronts amidst minor challenges in the execution of this year’s activities.

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