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Hon Hodge-Smith encouraged by participation in RT Roundabout Competition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Road Town Partnership National Monument Design Competition for the Road Town Roundabout has concluded, receiving 25 submissions by the deadline.
A mural of old Road Town to be erected under RTP- Luce D. Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new project under the Road Town Partnership (RTP) initiative has begun. The project features a mural that will depict the historic Old Road Town. This initiative aims to promote the Virgin Islands' rich history and is being funded by a private sector investor.
Emancipation Parade stays on Monday; Rise & Shine Tramp shifted to Tuesday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After weeks of discussions, the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that the government has decided that the Emancipation Parade will remain on August Monday.
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.
August Monday Parade 'has nothing to do with our emancipation’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have arisen among Virgin Islanders following an announcement by the Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), regarding the announcement to move the August Monday Parade to Saturday.
August Monday Parade to shift to Saturday- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has announced that this year’s Emancipation Festival will conclude with the Emancipation Parade, meaning the parade will now be held on the Saturday after August Monday.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith attends 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), attended the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States' (OECS) 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts from February 11 to 12, 2026.
Tourism Product Unit to merge with Tourism Ministry- Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has announced that the government will proceed with transferring the Tourism Product Unit of the BVI Tourist Board to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development.
Hon Hodge-Smith urges public to pay attention to HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has called on members of the public to take an interest and pay attention to what is happening in the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in the House of Assembly (HoA).
AIDAsol made inaugural call to VI on Christmas Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Passengers aboard the AIDAsol in December 25, 2025, had the enviable experience of spending Christmas Day in the Virgin Islands.
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