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First 7 artists for Emancipation Festival announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first set of artists for the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival was released on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
'We have committed to having' Miss BVI 2026- Natalie O. Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications for the 2026 Miss BVI Pageant opened on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and Chair of the Miss BVI Sub-committee, Natalie O. Hodge, told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) the pageant will take place this year after last year’s cancellation.
New National Cultural Arena & Oleander House are 'a massive leap forward'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has endorsed the contract signing for design services for the Estate House No. 2, known as Oleander House, for members of the judiciary and a national cultural arena.
Emancipation Festival 2025 a success- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The recently concluded 71st Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival was a success, according to Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), during The Virgin Islands Voice on August 13, 2025.
Rise and Shine & Parade 'can no longer be on same day'- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that discussions will begin regarding changing the date for the Parade and the Rise and Shine Tramp, as the two events currently occur on the same day.
East End/Long Look delivers creative parade
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Spectators turning up for the East End/Long Look Emancipation Festival Parade on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, were not disappointed, as there was much energy, creativity, variety, colour, and good vibes.
The East End/Long Look festival village officially opens today
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- The East End/Long Look festival village will come alive today, Tuesday, August 5, as the celebration of the grand opening of the village festival will take place at Greenland Field.
Non-stop energy @ 2025 Rise & Shine Tramp
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands was in party mode early this morning, August 4, 2025, as hundreds stormed the streets of Road Town for the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival’s Rise and Shine Tramp.
Public reminded not to sell alcohol to minors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The 2025 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival is underway, and the Family and Juvenile Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to remain vigilant in safeguarding our youth, particularly from the dangers of underage drinking.
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‘Our children deserve to enjoy festival’ too- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are asked to take all necessary precautions to keep children safe during this festival season.
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