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Summer Sizzle hailed as Festival ‘Kick starter’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The halls of Maria’s by the Sea were filled to capacity last night July 24, 2014 as patrons, fashion designers, models, sponsors, overseas visitors and the media created a real cultural blend for the official Welcome Culture & Style Party which has been hailed as a Festival ‘Kick starter’.
It’s Official! VI in full gear to rock 60th
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – If there were any fears in the minds of organizers of this Virgin Islands’ 60th celebration of Festival as to the spending, partying and celebration mode of the diverse peoples of the Virgin Islands, those fears were definitely allayed last night July 18, 2014.
Massive tramp to kick-start 60th Festival on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As Residents and visitors anxiously await the start of this year's 60th Diamond Jubilee emancipation celebration, vendors are busy putting the final touches on their booths at the Iris Freeman Festiville as preparations moves full pace.
'Festival is not a Carnival' - Donald E. De Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social and Political commentator Donald E. De Castro is on a mission to improve Festival activities saying that presently they do not reflect the significance of what is being celebrated.
It’s a Festival, Not a Carnival
By Donald E. de Castro- “too old to be intimidated”
A Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before lent, the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. Over the past 30 to 40 years throughout the Caribbean, because Carnivals have become money making event many countries and territories now have their carnival at different times of the year.
Festival Parade Rocks St. Croix as Community Flocks to Frederiksted
By the St Croix Source
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI – The 60th Annual Crucian Christmas Festival reached it climax Saturday as the adult parade slowly wound its way through the streets of Frederiksted. You could almost feel St. Croix list in the water as the whole population of the island flocked to the west end.
Funds deposited without having been verified- VIF&F Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The lightning rod report presented by Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&F), Mr. Marvin Blyden, continues to strike.
Charges dropped against Parris & Scatliffe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Camille Parris and his friend Vezan Scatliffe had all charges against them dismissed today September 28, 2012 when they appeared before Magistrate Tamia Richards at the Magistrate's Court in John's Hole.
Let the systems work - Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, expressed his dissatisfaction with persons taking control of various facilities in various districts under their control.
Humility in honour - Claudette “Boopie” Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Claudette Smith affectionately known to many as Boopie was recently honoured at this year’s Emancipation Festival by having the Festival Village named after her.
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