LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR EVENTS IN THE BVI AMIDST A PANDEMIC. A LOOK AT SOME SUCCESSFUL CHOICES.

Since the onset of the pandemic, businesses and promoters have struggled to diversify and maneuver through the changing times. Specific locations such as: The BVI Festival Grounds, Cane Garden Bay, Tortola Pier Park, Multi-Purpose Sports Complex and local beaches like Long Bay Beach have always been top choices for hosting events. As the territory has … Continued

FLOATILLA OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SUPPORT; ORGANIZERS OPTIMISTIC

Due to an insufficient amount of registrants the public is informed that the Floatilla of Lights boat parade has been cancelled. In an official comment organizers said, “While we share your disappointment we have already had positive conversations about next year’s event which will be part of the event lineup for Christmas in the City. … Continued

PREMIER’S CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

The public is invited to ‘The Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza with a Cultural Twist – The Sequel’ on Saturday, December 18, at the Festival Village Grounds from 3:00 p.m.  According to Premier and Minister of Finance, the extravaganza is a time for the entire family. The Children’s party starts at 3:00 p.m. with games, singing and … Continued

AUTHOR SAYS NOW IS THE ‘TIME TO THRIVE’

Work and Life Coach Marva Titley-Smith will be available to sign copies of her six-week devotional book titled Time to Thrive on Thursday, December 9. In the book, Mrs. Titley-Smith shows persons how to slow down and thrive, one day at a time. With daily devotions covering the core life areas: spiritual, family, emotional, personal … Continued

FASHION DESIGNER VIRGIL ABLOH DIES OF CANCER AT 41

NEW YORK (AP) — Virgil Abloh, a leading designer whose groundbreaking fusions of streetwear and high couture made him one of the most celebrated tastemakers in fashion and beyond, has died of cancer. He was 41. Abloh’s death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and Abloh’s own Off-White label, … Continued

JACKIE AVANT, WIFE TO MUSIC ICON CLARENCE, SHOT AND KILLED IN HOME INVASION IN BEVERLY HILLS

The Hollywood Reporter Jackie Avant, the wife to legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was shot and killed in a home invasion robbery in Beverly Hills on Tuesday night, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. She was 81. Jackie and Clarence’s daughter, Nicole Avant, is married to Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos. A Netflix … Continued

LEONARDO DICAPRIO TO PLAY “CULT LEADER” ROLE IN MASSACRE THAT TOOK OVER 900 LIVES IN GUYANA

Leonardo DiCaprio is set to play a religious cult leader in the upcoming film Jim Jones. The 46-year-old Oscar winner is in final talks to portray Jim Jones, the man who orchestrated the 1978 Jonestown massacre. In what is considered one of the most bizarre events in history, Jones led more than 900 of his followers to suicide … Continued