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Historic Heritage Parade held in Long Look
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A vibrant display of Virgin Islands heritage was showcased on the streets of Long Look during the inaugural Heritage Parade, which took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate.
‘Freedom must be defended by every generation'- Hon Marlon A. Penn
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Eighth District Representative, Hon Marlon A. Penn, has said the freedom enjoyed today must be protected as it is not permanently secured.
Freedom is to be ‘lived, protected & passed on’- Premier Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley, who is also the Seventh District Representative, said the community of Long Look is a testimony and a constitution written in courage, as Virgin Islanders gathered for the opening ceremony of the 250th Commemoration of the Freedom at Nottingham Estate on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Stickit in Long Look.
‘Anedaga Lobster Fest has the potential to do a lot more’- Premier Wheatley
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has stated that the Anegada Lobster Festival is a tourism initiative that the Virgin Islands (VI) government aims to revamp.
'Cultural preservation does not happen by chance'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith has underscored the importance of passing on the cultural heritage of The Virgin Islands to the younger generation.
Department of Culture to host ‘unique’ Fungi Music Workshop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Fungi Music workshop will be held this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by the Department of Culture in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Studies Institute.
31 awarded @ His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade & Celebration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 2026 His Majesty King Charles III Birthday Parade and Celebration took place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Queen Elizabeth II Park.
‘It's been special'- Donyelle D. Hodge on her reign as Miss BVI 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Miss BVI 2025 Donyelle D. Hodge has called her reign special.
Poetry & critical Essay Writing Competition launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A poetry and critical essay writing competition as part of activities to observe the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Freedom at Nottingham Estate, Long Look has been launched. The competition is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development in collaboration with the Long Look 250th Commemorative Committee.
2026 Miss BVI Pageant contestants to feature in 'Crown & Conversations' this evening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the Miss BVI 2026 contestant reveal on May 29, 2026, the Miss BVI Sub-Committee has announced ‘Crown & Conversations’ where the public will have the opportunity to learn more about the three contestants.




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