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June 3, 2022 designated VI public holiday for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Cabinet in the Virgin Islands has designated June 3, 2022, as a public holiday to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to mark the 70th year of the Queen’s reign over the United Kingdom (UK) and British colonies.
Massive tramp to kick-start 60th Festival on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As Residents and visitors anxiously await the start of this year's 60th Diamond Jubilee emancipation celebration, vendors are busy putting the final touches on their booths at the Iris Freeman Festiville as preparations moves full pace.
UPDATE: Locals to get upfront payments this Festival season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I have also asked for there to be an improvement in the contractual arrangement between our local artists and the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs committee. Every effort must be exhorted to ensure that our local bands get at least fifty percent of the contracted fee prior to or immediately following their performance.”
The fashion of Diamond Jubilee races! [Photoslide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Over the years, fashion is intricately linked with horseracing in the Virgin Islands and the Diamond Jubilee meet that was held on Sunday June 3, 3012 at Ellis Thomas Downs was no exception.
Her Majesty says thanks to the VI
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency William Boyd McCleary, in reading a reply from the Queen from a letter he sent on behalf of the Government and the people of the VI, he stated that the queen expresses great gratitude to the people of the Virgin Islands.
BVP (Truth for the Youth)… JUBILATION OR COLONIALISM??
By Alred Frett
Few say they wish they could say the things I say the way I say them while many like saying I think I know all because they choose to know nothing… Fact is I am just an ordinary man who realizes Ignorance rides on excuses while Knowledge drives responsibilities. .. As a consequence things we do Today demonstrate our own understanding of Yesterday and vision of Tomorrow.
VI to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration June 4
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and here in the Territory, the ceremonial parade in observance of the Queen’s Birthday will be held on Monday, 4 June.
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