News
Hon. Delores Christopher cries out for action on culture!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fifth District Representative, Honourable Delores Christopher came out swinging on the topic of culture and how it is being administered in the Virgin Islands.
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.
VI had highest rate of runaway slaves in British Caribbean – Dr Angel Smith
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) possessed the highest rate of runaways in the entire British Caribbean during slavery, according to Dr Angel Smith.
The 'other side of VI history' is now up for sale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The wealth of any nation’s history lies in the memories of those who would have lived it. In many cases those memories are recorded but equally there are aspects that fail to make it in black and white. The graves of many carry these stories with them but unfortunately they cannot be heard, cannot be told nor can they be read.
Hundreds turn out to witness ‘BVI In Times Past’ at HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Persons who missed the Festival of Arts play, BVI In Times Past, which was staged at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium of the H. Lavity Stoutt College (HLSCC) last evening, March 9, 2013 certainly missed the opportunity of a lifetime.
Finding a way back to the canvas – the story of Kishma V.S. Penn
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Much of the work done by local artist, Kishma V.S. Penn, is actually abstract. She delves into a world of surrealism and as a result, often subjects the viewer to the task of creating their own interpretation of the story she tells. There is much more to the story than just her style though.
Dr Lettsome hailed for committing life's work to educating VIslanders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dr Quincy F.V. Lettsome, Ph.D. was described as one of the persons that dedicated their lives to improving the circumstances of others and also one who has committed his life’s work to the education of his people.
Historian: We need to take pride in our culture
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islanders should value their culture more before its lost, since it brings dignity and individuality to the Territory, declared historian Dr. Quincy Lettsome on Umoja last evening, May 3, 2012.
Students interest aroused by honouring of local heroes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The decision by the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School to recognize certain VIslanders, who made significant contributions to the development of the Territory in celebration of Black History Month, not only caught the attention of the Department of Education but most importantly- the students.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
