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‘This year has been a blast!’– Premier Fahie on 65th Emancipation Festival
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons who turned up at the Carrot Bay Festiville for the close off activities of the Virgin Islands (VI) 65th Emancipation Celebrations were reminded of the importance of celebrating at all times with the spirit of gratitude.
Fun & frolic @ Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- From the donkey races to the tug-o-war between married men and single men, the day of cultural activities at the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta on August 9, 2019, was nothing short of fun and entertainment.
'Is not all about the bacchanal' – Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
EAST END, Tortola, VI- About three weeks ago when a group of residents of the East End Community of Tortola, Virgin Islands, decided to get together to organise the usual street parade, they were faced with a barrage of challenges, among which was that of persons doubting their ability to make it happen.
Carrot Bay festival begins with Oliver Turnbull Fisherman's Tournament
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The 2019 Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta in observance of Emancipation has begun with the Oliver Turnbull aka 'Ollie' Fisherman's Tournament.
East End Rise & Shine Tramp draws mammoth crowd
EAST END, Tortola,VI- A mammoth crowd turned out for the Rise and Shine Tramp in East End, Tortola, today, August 7, 2019.
Massive turnout for August Monday Parade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Under brilliant sunshine, thousands of persons lined both sides of Waterfront Drive in Road Town, Tortola, for one of the highlights of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival- the August Monday Parade- on August 5, 2019.
Late night ferry guaranteed for USVI visitors- Carnel D. Clyne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons travelling to Tortola from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for the Virgin Islands Emancipation celebrations today, August 6, 2019 are assured of a late night return ferry to the USVI.
Hundreds revel in Rise & Shine procession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite threats of rain, hundreds of persons supported the 2019 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival's Rise and Shine procession on Tortola this morning, August 5, 2019.
Bria A. Smith is Miss BVI 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Media Communications Professional, Bria A. Smith was crowned Miss BVI 2019 when the pageant was held at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola on August 4, 2019.
Man with a plan! Ramon G is 2019 Soca Monarch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ramon George aka Ramon G came to the 2019 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s Soca Competition on a ‘Rampage’, wrestling the crown from two-time winner Jevaughn J. Parsons aka ‘JJ’ at the Prime Time Festiville in Road Town, Tortola, on August 3, 2019.