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Financial Report for Festival ‘is going to be forthcoming very soon’- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival successfully held, the public is now waiting to hear what the financial numbers look like.
Proposal to move Emancipation Festival Parade to Saturday- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With many persons not pleased with the usual late start of the August Monday Parade for Emancipation Festival, there is debate as to whether the Rise and Shine Tramp should be moved to another day or the August Monday Parade be shifted to a Saturday.
Dirk L. Walters Out! as BVI Tourist Board Events Manager
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- BVI Tourist Board's Events Manager Mr Dirk L. Walters, who was also the point person for the BVI Festival and Fairs events, resigned from his post in a letter given yesterday, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
VI Festival & Fairs Committee accused of issuing bounced cheques!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two vendors have approached our newsroom with returned cheques for insufficient funds written to them by the Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) within the past three weeks.
VIF&FC Chairman distances self from East End 'party truck' scandal
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has distanced himself from a brewing party truck scandal in the East End/Long Look community where some residents of the community are reportedly upset over not being able to select the performers on the truck.
OMG allegedly snubbed by Jouvert Sub-Committee; Out of Rise & Shine Tramp
MAYERS, Tortola, VI- There seems to be another controversy looming over the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, this time over which bands will be on the road for the 2023 August Monday (August 7) Rise and Shine Tramp.
‘It is totally Free Entry to Coney Island every day’- Dirk L. Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Children, children at heart and parents alike would be relieved to know that entry to Coney Island at Irene Penn-Festiville is absolutely free.
‘I don’t believe in livestreams’ unless in certain instances– Dirk L. Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgins Islands Festival & Fairs Committee Mr Dirk L. Walters said moving forward the Committee is looking to have a better relationship with the media, as it pertains to how coverage of Emancipation Festival events is done.
Calypsonians not getting themselves ready for festival events – Dirk L. Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) Mr Dirk L. Walters has pointed out that a majority of local calypsonians are not producing materials in time for local festivals and shows.
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