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Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.
Massive crowd attends Festival Glow Night with headliner Machel Montano
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trinidad and Tobago Soca icon Machel Montano drew a massive crowd to Rena's Festiville for the Festival Glow Night- Soca Edition on July 30, 2024, and delivered a performance that gave the partying patrons more than their money's worth.
‘Put away the guns’ & come to the festival village- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called for a gun-free remainder of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
Marcus Mark aka 'Young Blood' crowned 2024 Calypso Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The well-known musician from Virgin Gorda, Marcus Mark, performing under the name ‘Young Blood’, was crowned 2024 Soca Monarch when the Calypso Competition for the Virgin Islands 70th Emancipation Festival was held at Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe Festiville on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
No Governor @ upcoming Emancipation Festival for 2nd year in row
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the second consecutive year, the Virgin Islands (VI) will be without a Governor on home soil, as the territory marks a significant 70th milestone of Emancipation in the Virgin Islands.
Parking restricted on RT Festival Grounds until August 16, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Drivers in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being advised that effective immediately, persons will not be permitted to park on the Road Town Festival Grounds, as preparations get on the way to facilitate the 70th Festival Celebrations.
2024 BVI Staycation launches with 34 participating partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched BVI Staycation 2024, an annual marketing programme inviting locals and regional visitors to enjoy the accommodations and tourism amenities within the territory.
VI’s 70th Emancipation Festival promoted in Atlanta!
ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly promoted the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival in Atlanta, Georgia.
3 to contest Miss Jr BVI Pageant in July
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Miss Junior BVI Pageant for the 70th edition of Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will see three young ladies contesting for the crown.
DMV to launch commemorative license plate for 70th VI Festival
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
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