Joseph Smith-Abbott, director of the BVI National Parks Trust, speaks about the NPT’s 50th anniversary celebrations, to be held from Nov. 20-27. Photo: NGOVOU GYANG

Nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend is to headline the entertainment for the BVI National Parks Trust’s 50th anniversary celebrations next month.

The United States R&B singer is scheduled to perform at the Queen Elizabeth II Park on Nov. 27, culminating a week of activities, NPT Director Joseph Smith-Abbott said on Tuesday during a press conference at the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens.

Ali Campbell, lead singer of the British reggae band UB40, is also scheduled to perform, as is the Virgin Islands’ own Quito and The Edge.

The celebrations will kick off on Nov. 20 with the NPT’s annual flower show at the botanic gardens.


See the Oct. 27, 2011 edition for full coverage.