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O’Neal suggests referendum on ‘Easter’ festival

O’Neal suggests referendum on ‘Easter’ festival

Political representative for Virgin Gorda Dr Hubert O’Neal said he wants the island’s festival to remain in the Easter season, but he would suggest that a ‘referendum of some kind’ be held to settle any controversy over the timing of […]

by / on March 23, 2017 at 2:32 PM /
No bad blood – WALWYN

No bad blood – WALWYN

Minister of Culture Myron Walwyn said he has great confidence in the ability of the new chairman of the state-owned Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee, adding that there is no animosity between himself and the immediate past chair. News […]

by / on February 22, 2017 at 8:30 AM /
Grant appointed to head festival committee

Grant appointed to head festival committee

Trefor Grant is the new chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee, which oversees the staging of the Easter festival on Virgin Gorda and the emancipation festivities on Tortola. Minister responsible for culture Myron Walwyn confirmed Grant’s appointment, […]

by / on February 21, 2017 at 9:56 AM /