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VIF&FC Chairperson laments lack of funding for festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Saying that the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has good plans for Emancipation Festival, Chairperson Kishma A. Baronville says the Committee can only act on those plans as funding is made available.
Harrigan refutes online news article on festival troupes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Public Relations Officer of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Ms Lynette L. Harrigan has refuted reports by pro-government news site BVI Platinum News that there is only one troupe registered so far for the 2016 August Monday Parade.
Sloop Challenge delivered to Governor John S. Duncan!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The challenge has been issued and Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith is preparing to defend his title in the 12th Annual Great Festival Sloop Shootout and Heritage Regatta set for August 1 – 4, 2015 as part of Emancipation Festival celebrations.
Marcus ‘Yung Blood’ Marks newcomer to Festival calypso competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This news site can confirm that among thirteen persons who have registered their interest in competing in the calypso competition as part of the 2015 Emancipation Festival, there is at least one newcomer- Marcus ‘Yung Blood’ Marks.
HLSCC campus was ideal location for FIFA stadium- McLloyd O. Walters
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – Eighth District candidate on the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) ticket, Mr McLloyd O. Walters has questioned the decision by the National Democratic Party government to take the land used for major activities in East End, including festivals, and put in the hands of FIFA for the construction of a stadium.
UPDATE: Finalists for 2nd Soca Monarch decided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last weekend organizers of the 2nd annual Soca Monarch narrowed down the list of those who are going to have a shot at the purse for this year’s Soca Monarch cash pocket and other prizes.
No to August 1 holiday; yes to activity at Stickett! - Potter-Warrican
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the East End/Long Look Festival Committee, Ms Sandra Potter-Warrican is in support of the suggestion by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering, to have an activity at The Stickett in Long Look to open celebrations for Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
This is not an expat Carnival!– Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “A complete disaster,” were the words of commentator and social activist Mr Donald E. deCastro in describing the Road Town segment of the just ended 2013 Emancipation Festival Parade.
Cham, Small Axe create frenzy @ Carrot Bay Festival Last Lap
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – For more than an hour earlier today, August 11, 2013, fans were taken on a thrilling and extraordinary musical journey with Jamaican reggae & dancehall superstar, Damian Beckett aka Cham at the Benito Potter Festiville in Carrot Bay.
UPDATE: Anasazi Dancers win big at August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Anasazi Dancers have emerged as the big winners following the announcement of results in this year’s Road Town Parade today, August 9, 2013 with wins in both the Children’s and Adult Troupe Categories.
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