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VI residents flood MV Logos Hope; Final day for book fair is today

- more than 7000 residents attend floating bookfair on first 3 days
Virgin Islands residents on MV Logos Hope on Monday, October 27, 2025. Photo: VINO
Today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, is the final day to visit the world's largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, as it departs the territory on October 29, 2025. Photo: VINO
Today, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, is the final day to visit the world's largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, as it departs the territory on October 29, 2025. Photo: VINO
Lining up for tickets to MV Logos Hope on Monday, October 27, 2025. Photo: VINO
Lining up for tickets to MV Logos Hope on Monday, October 27, 2025. Photo: VINO
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) on the MV Logos Hope on October 24, 2025. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in the background. Photo; Photo: GIS
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) on the MV Logos Hope on October 24, 2025. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in the background. Photo; Photo: GIS
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) have seized the opportunity in droves to board the world's largest floating book fair, MV Logos Hope, to not only satisfy their curiosity about the ship but also to purchase from the expanded selection of over 5,000 titles of books at affordable prices.

This is the first time MV Logos Hope has visited the territory, its 154th country, and the residents of the Virgin Islands have made it known that they have a great desire for books and knowledge, not just from virtual platforms.

The Project Manager of MV Logos Hope, Kalyan Arisalya, told our News Centre on October 27, 2025, that more than 7000 people visited the floating book fair over the first three days.

Monday also saw one of the largest turnouts, ahead of the final day, today, October 28, 2025.

The book fair will open today from 1:00 PM until 10:00 PM.

'You bring hope wherever you go'- Premier Wheatley

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) had expressed his gratitude to the captain and crew of MV Logos Hope for docking in the Virgin Islands.

"In a world that can often feel divided, the Logos Hope stands as a beautiful symbol of what can be achieved when people from many nations work toward a common purpose. You carry a message that love, peace, and understanding are not only possible but essential. Through literacy, education, and cross-cultural friendship, you bring hope wherever you go.

"We are honoured to host you here in the Virgin Islands. Your presence enriches our cultural landscape and inspires us to keep learning, keep reading, and keep believing in the power of the written word," Premier Wheatley stated at the welcoming ceremony for MV Logos Hope on October 24, 2025.

9 Responses to “VI residents flood MV Logos Hope; Final day for book fair is today”

  • Anonymous (28/10/2025, 12:48) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a move in the right direction
  • change the Chief Librarian (28/10/2025, 13:53) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need someone with a newer vision...and new ideas....we need a better library! Not in East End only but one in Town!
    • ... (28/10/2025, 15:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      How about Government give resources for the Library and build a new one?
    • HMMM (28/10/2025, 20:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The government needs to invest in the library in town. They are not doing a thing!
  • Citizen (28/10/2025, 13:59) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    wow i am pleasantly surprised that we in the bvi have shown an interest in books, well done all
  • smh (28/10/2025, 14:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Minister for Education and the Premier should be ASHAME!
  • HEY WIGO (28/10/2025, 15:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    HERE COMES THE EMBELLISHER BOI YOU SHOULF OF BORROWED THAT CALCULATOR FROM YOUR HERO ( 7000 ) PEOPLE ? YOU GOT TO BE GOING OFF
  • Afro Caribbean (28/10/2025, 15:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Any black history books?
  • Reader (28/10/2025, 16:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This goes to show that we need to have a library in the country


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