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Committee clears air as locals, expat quarrel

Committee clears air as locals, expat quarrel

Amid a bitter rivalry that threatened to mar the Calypso competition on Virgin Gorda last night, Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Calypso Committee Orlando Stevens has tried to clear the air on the issue that appears to be at the […]

by / on April 17, 2017 at 3:47 PM /
Jah Cure praises VG for peace – Joyce slams gays

Jah Cure praises VG for peace – Joyce slams gays

International recording artiste Jah Cure, who has performed in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) on numerous occasions, last evening declared that he would live in the territory because of its peace and quiet. He noted that, back in his homeland […]

by / on April 16, 2017 at 11:53 AM /
VG READY: Walwyn says festival well marketed

VG READY: Walwyn says festival well marketed

Minister responsible for culture Myron Walwyn said his checks have revealed that Virgin Gorda is ready for the golden anniversary of its Easter festival, adding that the three-day celebration that starts today (April 15) has been well marketed locally and […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM /
VG READY: Nearly 40 troupes registered for parade

VG READY: Nearly 40 troupes registered for parade

Chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Committee Sasha Flax said she expects the Easter Monday parade this year to be one of the largest ever, adding that close to 40 troupes were registered to participate up to a few […]

by / on April 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM /
VG committee: We made a good choice

VG committee: We made a good choice

No one had been crowned Miss Virgin Gorda Easter Festival since 2014. A number of young ladies initially expressed an interest in wearing the crown during this the 50th anniversary of the Easter festival, but virtually all of them pulled […]

by / on April 13, 2017 at 7:26 AM /
Destra, Jah Cure, Gospel concert for Easter festival

Destra, Jah Cure, Gospel concert for Easter festival

Headline artistes Jah Cure, Destra, Rock City, and Asa Banton will add life to the 50th staging of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival being held from April 15 to 17. Sasha Flax, chairperson of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Sub-Committee, […]

by / on March 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM /
Revival Time! Artistes arrive for major Gospel show

Revival Time! Artistes arrive for major Gospel show

It will be ‘Revival Time’ tomorrow evening (March 4) at the Sir Briercliffe Hall in Road Town, Tortola. The two headlining Gospel artistes out of Jamaica – David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott and Sister Patt – have promised an all-in-one performance. They […]

by / on March 3, 2017 at 7:29 AM /
BVI bands getting waiver for carnival in USVI

BVI bands getting waiver for carnival in USVI

Bands from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will be granted permission to enter the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to perform at the 2017 USVI Carnival Village. But the service of the BVI bands much be requested by the neighbouring territory. […]

by / on February 16, 2017 at 2:55 PM /
Perez to represent BVI in six countries after major win

Perez to represent BVI in six countries after major win

For many years, many have seen the Performing Arts as an option for those who are uneducated, or for those who have no better options in life. The frightening twenty first century reality is the fact that the music industry […]

by / on January 23, 2017 at 6:37 AM /
Eight vie for high school crowns: Who will win?

Eight vie for high school crowns: Who will win?

Five females and three male students from Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are set to compete in the Mister and Miss ESHS pageant today, January 21. The pageant – previously known as Mister and Miss Fifth Form – will see […]

by / on January 21, 2017 at 9:01 AM /