Food Fair jumps start VG festival today!
The Food Fair is expected to attract many vendors and visitors and there is good news for turtle lovers, is that, though the season is closed, permission has been granted for the sale of turtle meat and dishes throughout the festival.
However, those selling after midnight on Monday April 9, 2012 will be sanctioned and levied with fines, according to the law.
This was disclosed by Public Relations Officer of the Festival and Fairs Committee Rhodni Skelton from Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication and Works Ronald Berkeley Smith.
Following the formal opening ceremony this evening, entertainment will be provided by Session Reloaded and Red Hot Flames.
Tomorrow April 8, there will be the Calypso Competition which will be followed by entertainment by Showtime Band and on April 9, following JÓuvert in the morning and Grand Parade later in the day, there will be entertainment by Heart Attack Band.
The Annual Wahoo Tournament is also set for Sunday April 8, and several boats have already registered for the grand fishing tournament.
Meanwhile, the VG Festival Committee is interested in volunteers to assist at the village and along the parade route and is inviting interested persons to contact them.
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