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

