Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta to continue with 'increased police presence'
The Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Committee, in a statement this morning, August 7, 2026, extends "sincere thoughts and prayers" to everyone affected by the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, and also condemned the act of violence.
"Violence has no place in our community or at any event that is intended to bring people together in celebration. Our festival was founded on the principles of culture, unity, family, and community, and we remain committed to promoting peace and togetherness."
According to the Chairperson of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Committee, Natasha Harrigan, the safety and well-being of its patrons, vendors, volunteers, performers, and everyone attending its events remain the highest priority, and "that is why we thought it was best to cancel the event yesterday evening in light of what occurred."
Cultural Fiesta to continue
However, the fiesta, which is one of the most anticipated events of the Emancipation Festival, will continue today until Saturday, as planned, but with a stronger police presence.
"After careful consultation with the relevant authorities, we wish to advise the public that the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta activities scheduled for Friday, 7th August 2026, will proceed as planned, with increased police presence."
The Committee thanked the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and the public for their continued support and cooperation.
"We look forward to welcoming you as we continue celebrating our heritage, culture, and community safely and responsibly," Harrigan stated.
Today is themed 'Culture Connect', and will include donkey races, cultural relay, and a number of novelty games, including tug-of-war. Activities start from 3:00 PM.
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 7, 2026, is themed 'Aquatic Vybez' and will begin at 2:00 PM.
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18 Responses to “Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta to continue with 'increased police presence'”
I hope not
To me anybody who brings and facilitates gun into the bvi id deemed a killer in my eyes. They bring in guns and sell them to dum hot idiot's who drop out of school....like giving a toddler a kitchen knife to Play with. Like giving a child the nuclear launch button. Smh . Most times they guns to mental unstable people, cold blooded murders and hot heads who shoot first and think after clowns.
Just because he did targeting killings don't make him any more of an angel . Never forget trinity. Misunderstanding or not . No guns should of been brought in and used for indifferences
We only reaping what we sow cuz now is the next generation of young kids who trigger happy and got "good parenting" from mommy (single mother/party woman) and daddy(criminal/jobless bum on the block) and ofc our infamous anti police culture and songs!!
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