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November 12, 2020

‘Sankey singout’ held in Road Town

Flames roared into the sky on Saturday night as traditional hymns filled the atmosphere with messages of faith and Christianity. As part of a month-long celebration of culture and traditions, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
August 13, 2020

A virtual twist for Festival 2020

The 66th August Emancipation Festival was unlike any other before it. Rather than packing into the Festival Village to dance to soca and calypso, residents logged onto the Virgin Islands …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 24, 2020

Scaled-back August Festival is on

Though the celebrations will look notably different from typical years, the August Emancipation Festival will still happen in the coming weeks despite the complications of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to …

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by Dana Kampa
December 17, 2019

Local pottery fires up in the territory

Nestled in Josiahs Bay is a small garden of colourful flowers, butterflies, bees and the only wood-fired kiln on the island. The hum of a potter’s wheel can be heard …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 3, 2019

Distillery hosts ‘Fish N’ Cocktails’

Caramelised guava with onions and Callwood rum were among the ingredients of a blue, slushy drink created by mixologist Everson Rawlins on Friday night. “You won’t taste the alcohol, but …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 25, 2019

Food Fete previewed at Crafts Alive

Local legend Elmore Stoutt got on his dancing shoes and brought his best voice to the microphone as he ramped up a crowd for a celebration of the territory’s cuisine. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
August 16, 2019

Carrot Bay festival lives up to its name

This year, Monica Howson felt that the Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta had changed. “I sense a difference from the onset: the difference in trying to bring back who we are …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 9, 2019

Fashion blogger to host Summer Sizzle

Fashion shows, parties and deejays are on the lineup for the 11th annual Summer Sizzle BVI, which will be held from July 25-28. The event will be hosted by Claire …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 4, 2019

‘Virtual museum’ highlights Virgin Islands culture

The Department of Culture has launched its first “virtual museum” as part of efforts to motivate young people around the territory, according to government. The initiative, which launched on May …

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by The BVI Beacon
November 19, 2018

EDITORIAL: Culture is key in hurricane recovery process

In light of this month’s Culture Week celebrations, the Virgin Islands should commit to vigorously incorporating heritage preservation and cultural projects into the hurricane recovery process. After sound recommendations from …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 5, 2018

College president blames Angel Smith for sloop disposal

A historic sloop thought to be more than 130 years old was removed from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and thrown away at the direction of Dr. Angel Smith, HLSCC …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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