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VIP confirms district candidates @ July 14, 2018 Congress meeting
TREASURE ISLE HOTEL, Tortola, VI- It was a quiet but productive night at the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress meeting that took place last evening, Saturday July 14, 2018 at the Treasure Isle Hotel on Tortola.
‘Twice She Struck’: A Story Of RMS Rhone To Be Launched June 29
A book dedicated to the memory of persons who lost their lives aboard the RMS Rhone in 1867 will be launched on Thursday, June 29.
It’s out the bag! ‘Secret Code a book for everyone’- Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On Tuesday June 20, 2017, the Territory proudly welcomed local Financial Services Professional, Entrepreneur, Realtor and Humanitarian Mitsy J. Ellis-Simpson’s book, ‘Secret Code: British Virgin Islands’ to its local authors literary collection.
VG Easter Festival Comm. launches 50th anniversary magazine
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - The rush was on yesterday May 16, 2017 for a magazine that captures the 50 years of the Easter festivals on Virgin Gorda.
Cultural March & Food Fair close Culture & Heritage Week on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Cultural March and a Food Fair on Tortola were two of the highlights of Culture and Heritage Week which spans from Sunday November 13, 2016 to Sunday November 20, 2016.
Long-time Food Fair participants honoured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Veteran Food Fair participants Gregory Smith and his wife Marreth R. Smith were today July 31, 2015 recognised at the Food Fair named in their honour for their sterling contribution spanning well over two decades.
ESHS students urged to adopt habit of saving
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was a pleasing sight when students were asked yesterday October 13, 2014 how many of them had a saving account and by the show of hands there were many. That was something leaders said was noteworthy of commendation but yet the students were further encouraged to continue and those not doing so to start immediately.
Luce Hodge-Smith & Melville Lettsome lambasted in 2013 Festival report!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Yet another controversial Festival and Fairs Committee Report has been laid on the Table of the House of Assembly.
Sharie’s participation in doubt for Miss Universe competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A huge cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of Miss BVI 2012, Sharie B. Y. de Castro, at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant slated to be held in Moscow, Russia early next month.
Is it time for an ‘Anegada Day’?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The issue of a special day set aside for the recognition of the people of Anegada and Salt Island came to the fore recently as a cultural panel discussed the upcoming celebration of Territory Day.