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Culture
'Engaging & enlightening' Emancipation Exhibition officially opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition officially opened on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town.
70th Emancipation Festival was 'safe' with 'no notable incidents'- Clive L. McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tourism Director Clive L. McCoy has said he is pleased with the outcome of the recently concluded 70th Emancipation Festival.
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Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated.
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McMaster among 4 to receive stars @ Tortola Pier Park- Zoe J Walcott
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Olympian Kyron A. McMaster will be among four to receive stars on the Walk of Honour in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
Culture Mass for Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta Day 2 today
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- A Culture Mass is what today, August 9, 2024, at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta has been named, bringing the [British] Virgin Islands’ culture to the fore.
We need a Governor who doesn't go away 'in midst of emancipation celebration'-Rev Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- United Kingdom appointed Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce's absence during this year's 70th Emancipation Festival may be an act of God paving the way for a son of the soil, Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, to hold the post during this significant period.
Rich history & culture of EE & LL put on display
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The rich history and culture of Long Look and East End were put on display at an exhibition at Greenland Playfield today, August 6, 2024.
Ramon G & LJ crowned 2024 Soca Monarchs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A large crowd converged at Rena’s Festiville on Saturday, August 3, 2024, to party and to see who would be crowned Soca Monarch for the 70th Anniversary of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Designer Morgan Creque praised by Acting Governor for advances in local fashion design
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor, Mr. David D. Archer highlighted local fashion designer Morgan Creque for her “insatiable drive and unwavering commitment to advancing local fashion design” on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges more participation in Emancipation Celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to participate in Emancipation celebrations as a way to keep the true meaning of emancipation alive.
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