VG Wet Fete named in honour of Neil A. Blyden aka ‘Mr Melee’
This announcement was made public by the news chairman of the BVI Festival and Fairs Committee Mr Trefor A. Grant.
The Wet Fete is slated for April 16, 2017 at St Thomas Bay Jetty, Virgin Gorda.
Mr Blyden is said to have been the one responsible for the revamping of the Wet Fete many years ago. In addition, Mr Blyden will be honoured for other contributions he made over the years to the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, especially his committed live broadcast of the Easter Festival activities every year, and his part played in nurturing the development of local artists and bands.
Mr Blyden’s sudden death on January 1, 2017 came as a shock to the entire Virgin Islands. He was found dead in his Road Town, Tortola home by his wife Janice.
Blyden, an indigenous Virgin Islander, was the owner of the popular radio station ZVCR 106.9 FM and founder of Neil Blyden & Associates, a marketing and promotion company.
He was also well known for his years in advertising, his distinctive radio voice, especially when recording radio and TV commercials and his contribution to the Virgin Islands culture.
He had also served as Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) for one year, December 2010 – 2011.
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Be it ...
It was country above self ; Mr MELEE will live forever .
Rest in peace Neil : good soldiers dont die