Excitement is in the air as the stage is set for an electrifying musical extravaganza at the upcoming One Virgin Islands Music Festival, scheduled to take place from June 28 to 29 at the picturesque Cane Garden Bay Beach. A star-studded lineup featuring renowned artists such as Tarrus Riley, Masicka, Proteje, Farmer Nappy, and Sistah … Continued
The excitement is building as the 70th Virgin Islands Festival approaches. BVI residents have enthusiastically participated by submitting 70 creative slogans to commemorate this landmark celebration. The festival, now organised by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC), invites the public to play an integral role in choosing the festival’s slogan. Director … Continued
Grammy award-winning audio engineer Donelle Smith, the first BVIslander to win a Grammy Award, has been honored with a new billboard erected in Road Town. Motorists and Pedestrians on Waterfront Drive can catch a glimpse of the billboard, celebrating Smith’s accomplishment which resulted from his work on the soundtrack of the record-breaking “Barbie” movie featuring … Continued
Sophia Emberson-Bain, a proud native of the British Virgin Islands, is making waves in the global film industry with her latest performance in the blockbuster movie “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” Just three days after its highly anticipated release on March 29, the film surged to prominence as the third-highest-grossing movie of the year, … Continued
Churches from across Virgin Gorda and Tortola are joining forces to present the inaugural VG55 Gospel Concert, slated to take place at the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Virgin Gorda on Friday, March 29. The event promises to be a celebration of faith and unity, bringing together Christians from all walks of life. In a … Continued
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has had his 2014 murder conviction overturned by the Privy Council in London. The court ruled on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, that attempts to bribe jurors during the original trial a decade ago rendered the verdict unsafe. Kartel, 48, was sentenced to life imprisonment in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission proudly announces the debut of a brand new, 3-day music festival titled, Virgin Islands Music Festival. This major music event will take place over the US Memorial Day Weekend, from 24th to 26th May 2024. The event slogan, “60 Beats One Vibe” echoes the backdrop of … Continued
The heart of the Virgin Islands will beat to the rhythm of tradition as the BVI Heritage Dancers announces their 45th-anniversary celebration. The special concert, titled “Preservation and Innovation,” will take place on March 17 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium. Founder of the group, Eileene Parsons, OBE expressed her excitement, stating, “We are thrilled … Continued
Reggae icon and lead singer of Grammy-award winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Peter “Peetah” Morgan, has passed away. The singer’s death was confirmed on February 25, in a statement issued by the band through its official Instagram page. The band expressed their grief in a heartfelt statement saying, “It is out of sincere love that … Continued
Grammy award-winning songwriter, Theron Thomas, has issued a warning to fans about scams that have surfaced following his recent Grammy win. These scams are attempting to capitalize on his image and trick fans into buying into projects that he is not involved in. “Who the ** have time to make fake pages of me?” Thomas … Continued
