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We are better now – OMG launching festival album

We are better now – OMG launching festival album

The local band known as Our Music Group (OMG), which will perform at the upcoming emancipation festivities, is launching its first album, and is upbeat about its improved chances of becoming Road March champion this time round. The album titled […]

by / on July 27, 2017 at 4:33 PM /
Defending champion out of Calypso competition

Defending champion out of Calypso competition

After winning the Calypso competition on Tortola for four consecutive years, Sistah Joyce has decided to steer clear of the competition this year. The artiste, whose real name is Joycelyn Searles, told BVI News Online she does not wish to […]

by / on July 21, 2017 at 8:51 AM /
2017 crown revealed as competition starts officially

2017 crown revealed as competition starts officially

The contest to decide the next Miss British Virgin Islands (BVI) started officially last Saturday night, when contestants participated in the swimwear competition, and persons got an opportunity to see the Mi Amor tiara that the winner will wear on […]

by / on July 17, 2017 at 8:31 AM /
Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN

Parade attracting ‘hype’ not seen in years -WALWYN

While stating that he expects the August Monday parade this year to be grand, culture minister Myron Walwyn has urged more community groups to join the several that he said are already down to participate. “As we create a cultural […]

by / on July 7, 2017 at 6:00 AM /
Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle

Soap opera actress to star at Summer Sizzle

Eva Marcille, formerly known as Eva Pigford, winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 3, will host the 9th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI fashion extravaganza in the British Virgin Islands from July 20 – 23. The actress, TV host, and […]

by / on July 7, 2017 at 5:16 AM /
International lineups worth the $25 – Trefor Grant

International lineups worth the $25 – Trefor Grant

Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee Trefor Grant said the artistes performing at the Emancipation Festival this year are worth the $25 admission fee that will be required to enter the festival villages on selected nights. Patrons […]

by / on July 5, 2017 at 5:13 AM /
Incomplete lineup announced weeks before festival

Incomplete lineup announced weeks before festival

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Weeks before the twice-delayed launch of the 2017 Emancipation Festival, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee has announced an incomplete lineup of artistes, amid a playful call for more money to fill […]

by / on July 4, 2017 at 2:37 PM /
BVI wins prince contest, other titles in Bulgaria

BVI wins prince contest, other titles in Bulgaria

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has won the Prince of 2017 title among others at the World Prince and Princess Awards held in Nesebar, Bulgaria. The territory was represented by its 2016 Prince and Princess Jonathan Hutchinson and Jae’da deCastro, […]

by / on June 30, 2017 at 1:15 AM /
Summer Sizzle goes green – Jessica to perform

Summer Sizzle goes green – Jessica to perform

The special guest at Summer Sizzle BVI fashion show this year will be American R&B artiste and actress Jessica Jarrell. Jarrell, who has opened for some of the world’s biggest stars including Justin Bieber and Cody Simpson, will give what […]

by / on June 27, 2017 at 1:59 PM /
‘It feels surreal’ -Teacher wins for District 3

‘It feels surreal’ -Teacher wins for District 3

By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff Shauna-Kay Miller is a guru in the culinary arts and home economics, having taught in that field both here in the British Virgin Islands and in Jamaica where she also co-owns the Sweet […]

by / on June 18, 2017 at 8:10 AM /