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Donald E.L. de Castro publishes book of VI of yesteryear
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Anyone wishing to get a glimpse into the Virgin Islands past, between the 1940s and 1960s at least, has an important resource to turn to, thanks to the work of Virgin Islander Mr Donald E.L. de Castro.
Hon Marlon A. Penn ponders lack of local participation in VI festivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) says Virgin Islanders need to get their cultural identity reflected in the annual festivities to observe emancipation.
Grade 2 BFEC students visit historical sites on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Students of Grade Two of Bregado Flax Educational Centre - Primary Division on Virgin Gorda toured a number of historical sites on the main island of Tortola as they sought to learn more about the history of the territory.
Young VIslander aims to promote local businesses & VI culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A young Virgin Islander has embarked on an initiative that will see her throwing in her lot towards the territory’s development.
Too many significant events in VI history passing unnoticed- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Douglas Wheatley has lamented that too many significant events in Virgin Islands history are beginning to pass unnoticed or without much remembrance.
Impressive BVI Festival of Arts opens at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whether it was the paintings of Mr Reuben Vanterpool and Mr Joseph Hodge that took the mind down memory lane, the creative sculpture of Elmore Stoutt High School student Aaliyah Norman, the wooden craft of Calvert Smart, the hand painted fabrics of Carol Smith or the cultural photography of Mr Elroy Turnbull, the words that readily came to mind were “wow” (amazing) and “nice” (impressive).