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February 25th, 2026
Avanell Morton is honouree for 2026 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Prominent sports administrator and cultural figure Avanell Morton, aka 'Clarkie', will be honoured at this year's Virgin Gorda Easter Festival.

November 25th, 2025
Culture in Motion active in 7 VI schools- Zoe J. Walcott

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Culture in Motion initiative has already borne fruit with the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) Plait Pollers performing on night 2 of the Fungi Fest.

November 25th, 2025
Shutting down early for UberSoca Cruise was a ‘sound decision’- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called the decision to shut down Tortola early on November 18, 2025, to accommodate the arrival of the Ubersoca Cruise, a “sound” one.

November 24th, 2025
Fungi Fest 2025 brought VI culture into the spotlight

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The annual Fungi Fest was held over three nights, bringing Virgin Islands (VI) culture once again into the spotlight.

November 19th, 2025
Thousands revel in RT for UberSoca Cruise's inaugural call

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The inaugural call of the UberSoca Cruise (USC) in the Virgin Islands (VI) saw thousands of passengers disembark on Tortola.

November 18th, 2025
Premier Wheatley hails legacy of the late Charles S. Tobias

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated that the late Charles S. Tobias MBE will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Virgin Islands' economy and cultural landscape.

October 14th, 2025
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.

September 16th, 2025
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.

September 1st, 2025
'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.

August 28th, 2025
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.

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