About three years ago, Alton Bertie met Trinidad and Tobago soca singer Shurwayne Winchester
August 31, 2011
August 31, 2011
Shoes for a good cause
Monique Peters likes her shoes and wants them to stand out.
August 24, 2011
Coastal cleanup slated for next month
Virgin Islands residents will join volunteers from around the globe
August 24, 2011
No boats, but plenty of fun
Tropical Storm Irene may have made the sea rough on Sunday and dampened the moods of many, but it didn’t deter the participants of the Anything that Floats but a …
August 18, 2011
What’s Happening (Aug. 18, 2011)
TodayMovies: Many restaurants and bars are closed for the season,
August 17, 2011
VI artist completes fireball in China
Aragorn Dick-Read’s dream of building what he believes to be the biggest fireball sculpture in the world came true over the weekend in China.
August 10, 2011
Sun, fun, and sore: My first Festival
My feet were blistered, my ears were ringing, and I was hot, sweaty and exhausted, but I was thrilled.
August 10, 2011
The sounds of Festival
Chutney, soca, reggae, dancehall and calypso were among the music that could be heard during several nights of performances at three separate villages during the August Emancipation Festival season.
July 28, 2011
Students clean up territory
Several students put their summer vacation to good use in recent days,
July 28, 2011
Festival fun includes music, food, dance
August Emancipation Festival is in full swing. The Mighty Rockey Calypso Festiville has been lively during the past week, and the pace will only accelerate this weekend.
July 7, 2011
Festival lineup unveiled
Preparations for the 2011 August Emancipation Festival are in full swing, and residents should expect exciting events, according to Collin Scatliffe,
July 7, 2011
Beauty queen visits students
Miss BVI Sheroma Hodge has undertaken a speaking tour in primary schools and other establishments around the territory as she prepares to enter two international pageants later this year.
July 5, 2011
St. John parade draws thousands
Fifty troupes and thousands of residents and visitors in Cruz Bay, St. John yesterday celebrated in the Caribbean carnival style: colourful costumes, festive recorded and live music, and majorettes and …
June 29, 2011
9 calypsonians make it past 1st round
Fifteen performers took the microphone, dishing out lyrics that advocated for change, during the Calypso Elimination Competition held on Saturday at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
June 29, 2011
Festival village to honour calypsonian
This year’s Festival Village will be named in honour of long-time Virgin Islands calypsonian Titus “Mighty Rocky” Crabbe.
June 29, 2011
Chefs score medals at culinary contest
A small crowd cheered on Monday as the BVI National Culinary Team entered the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport with medals earned at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s annual …
June 16, 2011
Young dancers to take the stage
More than 300 young dancers are to perform at Saturday’s BVI Children’s DanceFest
June 16, 2011
‘Wacky’ outfits raise funds
When Althea Scatliffe Primary School student Yeuri Hachett arrived at school last Wednesday, some of his friends didn’t recognise him.
June 8, 2011
Students showcase artwork
Dishes, vases, papier-mâché, sculptures and paintings are among the student artwork
June 8, 2011
Annual dog show marks second year at Mulligan’s
In the summer of 2005, in Kilmacanogue, County Wicklow, Ireland, a golden retriever named Harry fell into the hands of a band of itinerant dognappers. For the next few years, …
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June 2, 2011
What’s happening (June 2, 2011)
Today Happy hour: The Dove has champagne happy hour every night
June 2, 2011
Int’l acts wow at CGB festival
After performing for almost an hour on Friday night, Trey Songz turned his back to the crowd at the BVI Music Festival.
May 18, 2011
ESHS Spring Concert entertains public
More than 180 students and former students of the Elmore Stoutt High School took a turn on stage on Saturday during the school’s Spring Concert at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe …
May 18, 2011
Jazzin’ in the rain
Rain may have soaked the lawn and their clothes, but attendees said it couldn’t dampen their spirits at the 6th annual Jazz on the Hill benefit concert for St. Mary’s …
May 12, 2011
Film to focus on VI history
A “wonderful programme” is being planned here to observe International Museum Day,