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October 23rd, 2025
VI's Eustace C. Freeman aka 'Boss' awarded CARIFESTA Icon Award

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local musician Eustace C. Freeman, aka 'Boss', has been awarded the CARIFESTA Music Icon Award, which he views as a symbol of longevity, love, passion, and dedication to his art.

October 18th, 2025
USVI/BVI Friendship Day activities in STT cancelled

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The 51st USVI/BVI Friendship Day activities have been cancelled.

October 14th, 2025
Jr Tourism Minister participates in UNESCO World Conference in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain- "It was an honour to represent the Virgin Islands at MONDIACULT 2025 and share our vision for culture as a driver of education, peace, and sustainable development," Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has stated.

September 27th, 2025
VI's story integrated into the UK's Y6 curriculum

LONDON, England, UK- In an effort to foster connections through education and culture, the story of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been integrated into the UK curriculum.

September 16th, 2025
VI's Jr Minister for Tourism pays tribute to the late Sasso

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has described the late Jeavon Sasso, aka ‘UnkleMehn', as a “true Virgin Islands cultural icon”, following his passing.

September 1st, 2025
'We have let the guards down in this country'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for the enforcement of rules and regulations to preserve and protect the Virgin Islands' culture.

August 28th, 2025
VI featured 'prominently' @CARIFESTA XV- PS Joseph Smith-Abbott

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, Mr Joseph Smith-Abbott has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has received prominent exposure at CARIFESTA XV.

August 26th, 2025
Hon Hodge-Smith: Comments on VI @CARIFESTA XV 'disheartening'

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has expressed her disappointment with the negative comments coming from Virgin Islanders about the young people's performances at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados.

August 25th, 2025
VI’s Raul R. Sprauve aka ‘Jougo’ receives CARIFESTA XV Icon Award

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Virgin Islander and lead singer of the popular band VIBE, Raul R. Sprauve aka ‘Jougo’, has received the prestigious CARIFESTA XV Icon Award for his contributions to the arts and culture of the Caribbean.

August 24th, 2025
VI youth @first ever CARIFESTA Student Jamboree

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- For the first time, the Caribbean Festival of the Arts (CARIFESTA) is hosting a Student Jamboree, which is running concurrently with the bigger CARIFESTA celebrations and young people from the Virgin Islands (VI) are attending.

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