In this photo, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is seen after cutting the ribbon to officially open the Arts and Crafts Exhibition for the 2016 Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Week. 

I acknowledge that the appropriate recognitions have already been made, and simply wish to say, a warm Virgin Islands good afternoon to one and all.

The annual celebration of Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Week (formerly Culture Week) will begin on Sunday, November 13.

The Department of Culture is requesting artwork from aspiring artists and crafts persons for an art exhibition to be held in celebration of Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Week, from November 13 to 18.

Local author and historian, Dr. Quincy Lettsome will launch his latest book, ‘Virgin Islands: An Alphabetical Heritage’ on Wednesday, November 2.

The Department of Culture is inviting culture bearers and workers in the Virgin Islands to register with the department by Wednesday, November 30.

The Department of Culture is compiling information from persons involved in the cultural industry in the Territory for the creation of a Virgin Islands Cultural Directory. 

All nationalities are invited to join Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE on Saturday, December 17 for the fourth annual “Premier’s Christmas Around the World: Many Cultures, ‘One BVI’ Celebration” at the Central Administration Complex at 4:00 p.m.

All nationalities are invited to join Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE on Saturday, December 17, in the fourth annual “Premier’s Christmas Around the World: Many Cultures, ‘One BVI’ Celebration”.

The historical and cultural journey through the past was the focus of the 43^rd Anniversary of the USVI-BVI Friendship Day celebrations.