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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.
I am not clear we have articulated clear goals of Emancipation Festival- Mr Troy E. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman and former political candidate Mr. Troy E. Christopher has raised serious concerns about the true meaning of the emancipation celebrations in the Virgin Islands.
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VI's CARIFESTA XV delegation is 'special'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has defended the Virgin Islands delegation attending CARIFESTA XV, stating that this year's delegation is special.
No local entries yet for inaugural International Film Festival- Ms Natalie O. Hodge
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Commissioner of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), Ms Natalie O. Hodge, is calling on local filmmakers to submit entries for the inaugural International Film Festival.
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