Remaining events for Festival 2017 cancelled!
The confirmation has come this evening August 8, 2017 by the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).
In the official statement released moments ago, the VIF&FC stated that the decision was made following the assessment of damages incurred as a result of the recent flash flood but was also based on consultation with the BVI Disaster Management on the projected weather forecast for the Territory.
Cancelled Events
Some of the activities that were scheduled to take place that are now cancelled includes, this evening's August 8, 2017 opening of the East End Festival Village, tomorrow's August 9, 2017 Rise and Shine Tramp in East End and this weekend's Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta that was expected to run from Friday August 10, 2017 starting with the Fisherman's Tourament and opening ceremony and to end on August 12, 2017 which would have brought down the curtains on the 2017 Festival celebrations.
The release further states that information will be given in the upcoming weeks on an event that will feature the artistes that were set to perform in the East End and Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta.
25 Responses to “Remaining events for Festival 2017 cancelled!”
Persons have been cleaning mud from inside their homes and you worry about booth owners. Who you be Jack.?
Add another ten years for every person that disagrees.... bam
Sometimes god test us to see what we would do in certain situation. All this rain and still want to party. We must respect god.
you have a way of alienating people who like you.