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Iwer George took ill en route to VI, Committee refunded- VIF&FC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – About a month after hundreds of fans were left disappointed with the no-show of Neil Iwer George at the 2013 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has finally given an account for George's absence and also disclosed that the artiste has since refunded the committee.
WCK, Planet VI & Destra ‘mash up’ Carrot Bay!
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – “Queen of Bacchanal, Destra come again!” and “We gon mash up, mash up, mash up, mash up everything” were some of the words from Destra Garcia’s 2013 song ‘Mash Up’ as she certainly returned to the Virgin Islands to “mash up” Carrot Bay with her energy. However, this time she was ably joined by the well loved Planet VI aka Rock City and WCK of Dominica at the Benito Potter Festiville last evening, August 9, 2013.
Festiville honouree Juliette Penn further celebrated at EE/LL parade
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The East End/Long Look Festiville honouree, Ms Juliette Penn was further shown appreciation for her sterling contribution to the development of the festival observances in the two communities by being asked to marshal the annual parade on August 8, 2013.
Fantastic support for Tony Rebel, Queen Ifrica, Kes & others!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whether they liked it fast or slow, patrons no doubt had their money’s worth as they got it either way, along with some words of wisdom, at the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville last evening, August 2, 2013.