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Sharie B. Y de Castro gets all clear for Miss Universe 2013
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ participation at Miss Universe 2013 in Moscow, Russia in November seems to have been confirmed, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
Miss BVI 2013 Rosanna K. Chichester yet to receive prizes!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It has been over two months since Rosanna K. Chichester was crowned Miss BVI 2013/14; however, she is yet to receive her prizes.
UPDATE: Fights at Festival no big deal this year – Marvin 'MB' Blyden
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee Mr Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden isn’t too concerned about the “few” fights that took place during the 2013 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival celebrations, especially at the Ira Oliver Skelton Festiville in Road Town, since there were no reports of serious injuries.
Iwer George took ill en route to VI, Committee refunded- VIF&FC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – About a month after hundreds of fans were left disappointed with the no-show of Neil Iwer George at the 2013 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has finally given an account for George's absence and also disclosed that the artiste has since refunded the committee.
Sistah Joyce ready to revive Calypso in schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Reigning Calypso monarch Joycelyn Searles aka Sistah Joyce has signalled a strong desire to revive the Calypso art form among youths of the Territory by mentoring primary school youths who are interested.
VI should host one Festival Village for 60th Anniversary – Lesmore Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One observer, in his capacity as a private citizen, has suggested that the 60th Anniversary celebrations for next year’s Emancipation Festival should be held at one location over the usual festive period as this may be more practical and cost effective.
UPDATE: Showtime sorts them out again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eustace 'Boss' Freeman, one of the lead singers for the winning band of the August Monday Parade, Showtime Band, has extended praises to their many fans who made their song ‘Sort Out’ one of the most popular for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival.
VIF&FC reverses decision to separate adult & children parades
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With what seems to be a decision based on popular demand, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) is sticking to having a combined adult and children’s parade in Road Town for the 2013 Emancipation Festival.
You don’t always have to report the negative things- Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he was happy to have the press in attendance at the announcement of the Theme and Slogan for VI Festival 2013 at Central Admin Complex on April 30, 2013 Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden said he was always happy to have the media around and urged their support for the upcoming festival.
UPDATE: VIF&FC PRO Lynette L. Harrigan not yet in receipt of appointment letter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It has been over a month ago that Virgin Islands News Online reported that confirmed sources had indicated that Ms Lynette L. Harrigan was asked to take up the post as Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC). However, to-date she has not been issued an official letter confirming her appointment.
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