Culture
DWM rewards persons for Environmental Stewardship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) who work to enhance public spaces across the Territory have been recognised by the Department of Waste Management (DWM).
Cornell Penn wins Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- East End resident Cornell Penn is the winner of the Antonio 'Tony' Martin Fisherman's Tournament held on August 7, 2025, as part of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2025.
'Carrot Bay is a very special place where culture lives & thrives'- Premier Wheatley
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has emphasised that Carrot Bay can be seen as the epicentre of culture in the Virgin Islands.
Soca artist Adam O presented with CIBC Award for Performer of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI-Well-known Soca artist from Virgin Gorda, Adam O (Adam L. O'Neal), was officially presented with the CIBC Award for Musical Performance, the Stage Award—“Performer of the Year" recently. He received this honour during the Virgin Islands Icon Awards, which took place on July 6, 2025.
East End/Long Look delivers creative parade
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Spectators turning up for the East End/Long Look Emancipation Festival Parade on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, were not disappointed, as there was much energy, creativity, variety, colour, and good vibes.
Parade results: ‘Jougo’ wins Road March; BVI Tribe is Best Adult Troupe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The results are in for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s August Monday Parade in Road Town on August 4, 2025, and there are hardly any surprises.
East End & Long Look come alive with J’ouvert 2025
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End and Long Look communities brought in the sunrise this morning, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with celebration as the East End/Long Look J’ouvert revellers made their way through the streets from 4:00 AM.
Those wanting to take away EE/LL festival are ‘ignorant’ of history- Hon Marlon A. Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI - The Eighth District Representative and Opposition Member, Hon Marlon A. Penn, has stated that those seeking to remove the festivities from the East End/Long Look community are ignorant of their history.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hon Kye M. Rymer on sticks @ Emancipation Day Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ 71st Emancipation Day Parade held on Monday, August 4, 2025, was filled with colours, glitz, dancing and much entertainment as it rolled down the streets of Road Town, the capital city.
The East End/Long Look festival village officially opens today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The East End/Long Look festival village will come alive today, Tuesday, August 5, as the celebration of the grand opening of the village festival will take place at Greenland Field.
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