The Caribbean Music Fraternity is mourning the sudden loss of beloved soca artiste Ricardo Drue, who was pronounced dead earlier today in Antigua and Barbuda. According to Antigua and Barbuda’s national broadcaster ABS TV/Radio, Drue was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre this morning after being found unresponsive. Tragically, he was pronounced dead … Continued
The 284 Film Excellence Film Competition hosted by the BVI Film Commission and Tourist Board last evening Sunday November 19th at UP’s Cineplex saw Mr. Emmanuel ‘Efex’ Phillip of St. Thomas USVI emerging as the top prize winner. Phillips received the Rhodni A. Skelton Award for Best film for his Fantasy Film “Three little Wishes”. … Continued
Miss Universe British Virgin Islands Ashellica Fahie graced the stage at the 72nd Miss Universe 2023 Preliminary Competition last evening as she participated in a swimsuit competition and an evening gown runway show. Fahie will be competing against 85 contestants from across the globe for the pivotal title of Miss Universe 2023 on Sunday, November … Continued
The 2024 events calendar in the BVI has just gotten more enticing. The new seven-day British Virgin Islands Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) will add another sumptuous touch to an already exciting line up of events taking place in the territory. This festival also aligns with the new approach to celebrating the annual BVI Food … Continued
Organizers of the Caribbean Baking Awards 2024 say they are excited to announce the commencement of the 1st Annual Caribbean Baking Awards being held in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This pioneering event is destined to celebrate the sumptuous richness of Caribbean baking and the talented artisans behind those mouthwatering concoctions. The team said, “We are … Continued
BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer has represented her company Trèfle since 2008 in various areas of apparel – from swimwear to resortwear, accessories to home furnishings and more recently, Fashion Consulting. This year marks her 15th Anniversary and various events throughout the year has all led up to the final event called THE RUNWAY. “The … Continued
Large BVI Contingent Heading to Annapolis for the Annual US Sailboat Show Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 11th October 2023 ̶The British Virgin Islands, dubbed “The Sailing Capital of the World” will be at the nexus of the sailing industry when a contingent from the Territory attends the annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat … Continued
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in collaboration with the Department of Culture welcomes the public to gather with prize winning authors and influential thinkers at the third instalment of the BVI Lit Fest from 2 – 5 November 2023 under the theme Tell Your Story. This three-day celebration is presented by premier sponsor … Continued
The Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour say they are thrilled to announce its official New Year’s Eve event. On December 31st, 2023, the grounds of VGYH will be transformed into a premier event space bringing the best of the BVI to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. The event will feature a wide selection of entertainment, a vibrant … Continued
Haitian musician Wyclef Jean, is gearing up to host the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards. This celebration of Caribbean music is scheduled to take place on August 31 at the iconic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. Jean’s enthusiasm for this event was palpable during a recent interview on NBC’s Today Show. Reflecting on the Verzuz episode that … Continued
