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AG Chambers celebrate Culture Day 2023 in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Attorney General, Hon Dawn J. Smith, and her staff are featured as they observed ‘Culture Day’ as part of activities to celebrate Culture and Tourism Month.
Culture & Tourism Month 2023 to focus on the VI story
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Culture and Tourism Month 2023 in the Virgin Islands will start on November 1, 2023, to be observed under the theme, 'Our Virgin Islands, Our Story: Tell Your Story'.
TS Philippe left ‘a lot of damage to properties’- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Assessing the aftermath of Tropical Storm Philippe on the Virgin Islands (VI), Fourth District representative Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith said the tropical storm has left a lot of damage to properties in the VI, specifically the Road Town area.
‘Exciting things ahead’ to start strengthening VI culture– Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shared plans to strengthen the VI’s culture by introducing ways to encourage the preservation of culture via a culture and heritage strategy to be implemented.
Women dominate Donkey Races @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta 2023
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The cultural exposé of the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta at Carrot Bay, Tortola on day two Friday, August 11, 2023, saw, for the first time, women dominating one of the biggest attractions- the donkey races.
EE/LL Cultural Experience underway @ Greenland Field
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Anyone wishing to get a strong feel of the Virgin Islands' culture during this Emancipation Festival can look no further than East End/Long Look and Carrot Bay.
Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville declared open!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Irene Penn-O’Neal Festiville, named in honour of the first Miss BVI Mrs Irene F. Penn-O’Neal, was officially opened on a night that coincided with the Gospel Explosion at the same venue on Monday, July 31, 2023.
Food handlers for upcoming festival events urged to get certified
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Food handlers looking to participate in this year’s 2023 festival activities are being urged to get certified and take advantage of upcoming food handler sessions on certification.
'I pledge to give my all’ to culture, tourism & D4 – Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Newly elected Fourth District Representative and Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Ms Luce D. Hodge-Smith has pledged to give her all to her portfolios of culture and tourism and a representative of the Fourth Electoral District in the VI.
13th Summer Sizzle BVI slated for July 26 – 31, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Caribbean’s premiere summer event, Summer Sizzle BVI, is scheduled for July 26 – 31, 2023 in the [British] Virgin Islands.