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Carrot Bay donkey race a ‘no-go’ after 2 attempts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Disappointing was how many people would probably describe yesterday's August 7, 2015 Cultural Fun Day in Carrot Bay with the premier event, the donkey race, not being run after two attempts.
Hon Fahie wants Carrot Bay Village renamed to honour past stalwarts
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has disclosed that he will moving to have the Carrot Bay Cultural Village permanently named after one of four men who contributed to the development of the Fisherman’s Dock and bringing that project to fruition.
Carrot Bay Fisherman’s Dock contract signed- Shaina M. Smith
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the First District Shaina M. Smith said a contract has been signed for the completion of the Fisherman’s Dock in Carrot Bay so that fishermen in the area would be able to ply their trade in a more convenient way now that facilities will be constructed.
'Govt called early elections to escape HOA scrutiny' – Hon Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior member of the Virgin Islands Party and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said over-budgeting and unaccountability regarding the Cruise Pier Development Project are but some of the reasons Government has opted for early elections.
Neighbourhood Officers remain active in communities
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The well-known proverb, ‘Ask and it shall be given to you’, proved true for the senior citizens of the Abraham Lennard Community Centre in Carrot Bay.
‘Don’t be distracted by the naysayers!’ – VIP Pres. Carvin Malone
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – “If we are to win this election we have to stay focused, we cannot be distracted by the naysayers,” said President of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Mr. Carvin Malone as he chaired the party’s community meeting in Carrot Bay on Wednesday September 17, 2014.
Carrot Bay fun day was a blast
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – It was a day of fun and frolic as the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta had its fun day activities yesterday August 8, 2014 as part of its customary Festival activities to celebrate emancipation from slavery.
'Mr Killa' leaves them wanting more!
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Grenadian soca/dancehall sensation Mr Killa did not disappoint as he performed to a hungry crowd last evening June 8, 2014.
Williamson wins Blenheim Trust 5K Series Carrot Bay run
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The versatile runner, footballer and cricket player, Maxford Pipe, was beaten into second place by the race savvy Guy Williamson in Saturday’s Blenheim Trust 5K Series tour stop in Carrot Bay.
UPDATE: Festival cut gets mixed reaction from residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the word spread of the five days cut of the 2014 Emancipation Festival activities, several persons had mixed reactions and shared this with Virgin Islands News Online. Most, for the greater part, felt that the decision should have been made in consultation with community leaders and key stakeholders.
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