"The light that comes from wisdom never goes out"
Though the Emancipation Day service could not be held in person due to Covid-19 precautions, viewers who tuned in to the virtual event on Sunday still got an up close …
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Once, while abroad in Canada, somebody asked Jadienne Webb where she came from. Leaning into her identity and her accent, Ms. Webb said, “I live where you vacay, you escape …
The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee started out the year with a budget of $710,000, which later was upped to $1.3 million before expenditures ultimately topped $1.9 million, according …
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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 …
The colourful feathers Kay Williams was wearing attracted lots of attention during the August Monday Parade, and for good reason. Ms. Williams was the Queen of the Band for the …
The 65th August Emancipation Festival is well under way, with upcoming performances by local and international bands as well as the Rise and Shine Tramp and the August Monday Parade. …
With the smooth sounds of Frank Ocean playing in the background, Tia Modeste has been painting booths for the 65th August Emancipation Festival, which will officially kick off tomorrow with …
