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'Is not all about the bacchanal' – Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
EAST END, Tortola, VI- About three weeks ago when a group of residents of the East End Community of Tortola, Virgin Islands, decided to get together to organise the usual street parade, they were faced with a barrage of challenges, among which was that of persons doubting their ability to make it happen.
Carrot Bay festival begins with Oliver Turnbull Fisherman's Tournament
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2019 Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta in observance of Emancipation has begun with the Oliver Turnbull aka 'Ollie' Fisherman's Tournament.
East End Rise & Shine Tramp draws mammoth crowd
EAST END, Tortola,VI- A mammoth crowd turned out for the Rise and Shine Tramp in East End, Tortola, today, August 7, 2019.
Massive turnout for August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under brilliant sunshine, thousands of persons lined both sides of Waterfront Drive in Road Town, Tortola, for one of the highlights of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival- the August Monday Parade- on August 5, 2019.
Late night ferry guaranteed for USVI visitors- Carnel D. Clyne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons travelling to Tortola from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations today, August 6, 2019 are assured of a late night return ferry to the USVI.
Hundreds revel in Rise & Shine procession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite threats of rain, hundreds of persons supported the 2019 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival's Rise and Shine procession on Tortola this morning, August 5, 2019.
Bria A. Smith is Miss BVI 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Media Communications Professional, Bria A. Smith was crowned Miss BVI 2019 when the pageant was held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola on August 4, 2019.
Man with a plan! Ramon G is 2019 Soca Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ramon George aka Ramon G came to the 2019 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s Soca Competition on a ‘Rampage’, wrestling the crown from two-time winner Jevaughn J. Parsons aka ‘JJ’ at the Prime Time Festiville in Road Town, Tortola, on August 3, 2019.
Excellent Cultural Food Fair pulled off @ new location!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Steel pan music by the Shooting Stars Steel Orchestra flavoured the atmosphere with a mood of festivity and culture while persons flocked the various booths to view and patronise the variety of items, including delicious food and quenching local drinks on offer at the 2019 Festival Cultural Food Fair in the parking lot of Central Administration Complex on August 2, 2019.
‘Winning is always my aim’ - King Paido
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 2019 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Calypso Champion Reynold Phillip aka ‘King Paido’ has said his determination and positive mind-set resulted in him taking the title at the Prime Time Festiville in Road Town, Tortola, on August 1, 2019.