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USVI: Jeavon 'UnkleMehn' Sasso has died
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The Virgin Islands is mourning the loss of Jeavon Sasso, known to fans as Sasso, Uncle Sasso, and UnkleMehn, who died after being removed from life support. The VIPD confirmed his passing Thursday morning but has not yet specified the exact date or time of death, though it is believed to have occurred Wednesday.
The East End/Long Look festival village officially opens today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The East End/Long Look festival village will come alive today, Tuesday, August 5, as the celebration of the grand opening of the village festival will take place at Greenland Field.
Hundreds turn out for Spanish Mother's Day Concert
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- Spanish Mother’s Day was celebrated in a big way with the annual Spanish Mother’s Day Concert held on May 25, 2025.
Local entertainment & reflections kickstart VP Bank’s 30th anniversary year
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- To begin celebrations for its 30th anniversary in November 2025, VP Bank (BVI) Limited hosted an evening filled with local entertainment and moments of reflection on its shared success.
Vybz Kartel's first concert a huge success, would Premier Wheatley be vindicated?
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), came under fire following a decision to sponsor local promotional group, YOLO Promotions, with $220,000 to host Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel in the Virgin Islands (VI) on March 15, 2025.
BVI Fish Fete now a 2-day event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Fish Fete is back, and this year will be a two-day event, kicking off on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Premier Wheatley was hesitant to sponsor Vybz Kartel show because of 'backlash'- Parillon
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Steve E. Parillon of YOLO Promotions has defended the Office of the Premier’s sponsorship of the 2025 Black on Black (BOB) event featuring dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, stating that they have been putting in the work.
Virgin Islanders value people they don’t know- Raul R. Sprauve
PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI –Local musician and band owner Raul R. Sprauve aka 'Jugo' has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to start investing more in its people, particularly those in the arts and for more value to be placed on locals in the VI’s small community.
VI can be a 'top destination' for entertainment tourism– Clive L. McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Tourism Mr Clive L. McCoy says the Virgin Islands (VI) has the potential to become a top destination in the world for entertainment tourism.
Tortola, Sister Islands to each get ‘Talent Extravaganza’– Hon Smith
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Deputy Speaker in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) has announced the launch of a series of Talent Extravaganzas throughout the Virgin Islands, with the first held on Virgin Gorda.
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