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December 20, 2024

Good vibes only at Josiahs Bay

Hundreds of residents flocked to the Josiahs Bay Surf Classic Saturday, where conditions turned on for the 71 surfers competing across seven divisions from this territory and the United States …

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by Rushton Skinner
December 20, 2024

Skating in a ‘Winter Wonderland’

Families are taking to the “ice” this holiday season as Virgin Islands Search and Rescue’s artificial ice rink returns to Nanny Cay. “ For the last five years, we’ve been …

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by Allison Vaughn
December 12, 2024

Santa comes to town

Residents got into the holiday spirit over the weekend as they browsed vendor stalls, enjoyed musical performances, and received gifts from Santa Claus during the 26th annual Christmas in the …

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by Allison Vaughn
December 13, 2023

Premier wishes cheer at Christmas Party

The 3G’s performed at Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley’s Christmas party on Dec. 9 at the rooftop Prime Restaurant in Road Town. In his opening remarks, Dr. Wheatley thanked outgoing …

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by Dana Kampa
December 11, 2023

Government to help with holiday power bills

To provide financial relief during the holiday season, government announced Friday that it will subsidise residential electricity bills this month. “As part of its ongoing commitment to alleviate the financial …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 19, 2023

VI Day celebrated in a big way

Virgin Islands Day replaced Territory Day and was first celebrated in July 2021. That year, businesses and individuals found ways to observe the new celebration of VI culture, but the …

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by Dana Kampa
November 3, 2022

50 years of friendship

Fifty years ago, stormy skies supposedly gave way to the sun on the first-ever Friendship Day between this territory and the United States Virgin Islands. History repeated itself on Oct. …

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by Dana Kampa
October 21, 2022

Second heroes holiday muted

For the second annual Heroes and Foreparents Day on Oct. 17, the government’s official observance consisted of a speech by the premier and a digital poster that quickly drew criticism …

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by Dana Kampa
July 19, 2022

Historians reflect on 2nd VI Day

Local historians contemplated what it takes to foster a resilient legacy during a panel discussion hosted by H. Lavity Stoutt Community College on July 4 in observance of the second …

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by Dana Kampa
November 15, 2021

2022 holiday list gets House approval

Following a debate that stressed the importance of sharing Virgin Islands history with new generations, the House of Assembly brought the Public Holidays Amendment Act, 2021 for first, second and …

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by Dana Kampa
October 26, 2021

VI heroes heralded on historic holiday

Past and present collided as some of the Virgin Islands’ brightest minds looked back on history’s change-makers during the inaugural Heroes and Forefathers Day on Oct. 18, drawing comparisons between …

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by Dana Kampa
July 30, 2021

August Festival events postponed

Last year’s August Emancipation Festival was marked with a mashup of virtual and in-person events featuring live-streamed musical showcases and poetry competitions as well as small traditional markets and food …

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by Dana Kampa

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