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Festival bills to be paid in record time – Hon. Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “…the local bands and the local artistes will be paid in record time…” stated Minister for Culture and Education Honourable Myron V. Walwyn as he thanked Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith for stepping in to make this a reality this year.
Stewart Donovan to quit Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta C’tee
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Stewart Donovan, the Chairman of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Committee, said that he will be stepping down after a number of years at the helm of Festival celebration activities in that community.
Award & closing ceremony set for 8 pm tonight – Lynette L. Harrigan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public Relations Officer of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) Ms Lynette L. Harrigan assured this news site that tonight's August 9, 2014 awards and closing ceremony to mark the end of Festival 2014 will be done ahead of the 10:00 pm time set for the fireworks display.
‘Time to pay persons on Festival c’tees’ – Hon Myron V. Walwyn
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn said that it is time the members of the Festival committees are remunerated for the work they do since a lot goes into preparing for Festival and it is often not appreciated.
RVIPF – ‘Reduce Domestic Assaults – Take a Time Out’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Sergeant Kendolph Bobb of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Family and Juvenile Unit says that while the annual festival celebrations should be enjoyable, typically this time of year presents an increase in the number of domestic assaults and is urging individuals to take a time out instead of resorting to violence or abusive behaviour.
‘Thank God for the Island man them’ – Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I could say without fear of contradiction God bless the Island man them because they love to fete…” This is according to one of the first members of the Festival committee Mrs Eileen L. Parsons, OBE.
B'More takes Tino's Groovy Crown!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Newcomer B'More took the Crown for the Groovy segment of the Soca competition with ease and comfort last night July 25, 2014 while Tino being dethroned ensured that he took home a Crown and did it in the Power segment.
Long Look Community to Pay Homage to Fore-Parents
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – “Now is the ideal time for children and adults who are not aware of the rich cultural heritage and history surrounding Long Look, to come out and learn all they can, so that when they claim to be celebrating freedom from slavery, they will know exactly what that celebration entails,” said East End/Long Look Festival Committee Chairperson Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican.
Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival ‘Kick starter’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria’s by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival ‘Kick starter’.
It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – If there were any fears in the minds of organizers of this Virgin Islands’ 60th celebration of Festival as to the spending, partying and celebration mode of the diverse peoples of the Virgin Islands, those fears were definitely allayed last night July 18, 2014.
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