Premier’s Christmas Extravaganza

Monday, 13 December 2021 - 4:56pm

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.

Author Says Now Is The ‘Time To Thrive’

Friday, 3 December 2021 - 3:45pm

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.

Message By Dr. The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley on The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 - 11:32am

Greetings and God’s blessings

On Monday 22nd November, for the first time in our history, the Virgin Islands will be celebrating a new and powerful holiday, “The 1949 Great March and Restoration Day.”  One of the most powerful and influential events in the history of the Virgin Islands occurred 72 years ago, on November 24th 1949.  At a time when the population of the Virgin Islands was under 7000, 1500 persons, led by Theodolf Faulkner, Isaac “Glanny Fonseca, and Carlton Decastro, marched through Road Town, demanding among other things the restoration of our legislative council. 

Commemorative Book “The 1949 March” Launches Next Week

Friday, 19 November 2021 - 5:36pm

Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the Department of Culture will be launching the book, "The 1949 Great March" with a special kind of pride and excitement on the 71st anniversary of the commemorative day.

Culture And Tourism Month’s Second Week Expected To Be ‘Lit’

Thursday, 11 November 2021 - 2:39pm

Activities to mark the second week of Culture and Tourism Month is expected to be filled with excitement as BVI LIT Fest fires up with discussions and schools across the Territory celebrate their traditional culture week.

Upcoming Activities For Culture And Tourism Month

Monday, 8 November 2021 - 5:21pm

The public is invited to participate in the upcoming activities for Culture and Tourism Month.

Culture And Tourism Month To Capture Hearts

Monday, 25 October 2021 - 4:23pm

The Department of Culture is preparing to celebrate the second annual Culture and Tourism Month in November under the theme “Our Heritage, our People, our Cultural Arts! When Culture meets Tourism, we Capture all Hearts.”

In Memory Of Bertrand Lettsome For World Food Day 2021

Monday, 11 October 2021 - 4:44pm

Former Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, the late Mr. Bertrand B Lettsome also known as Washasha X is being honoured by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for World Food Day 2021.

Visual Artists Information Needed For Directory

Tuesday, 7 September 2021 - 10:50am

The public is notified that the Department of Culture is compiling information to produce a directory to feature local visual artists including painters, photographers and airbrush artists. 

Statement by Honourable Natalio Wheatley on OUR FIRST INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT CROWN

Thursday, 2 September 2021 - 4:11pm

Mister Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to recognise the achievements of Virgin Islanders on the world stage.

On June 26, 2021 our very own Mrs. Sophia M. Rubaine aka ‘Sophie B’ was crowned Mrs. Curve Globe 2021.  Sophia competed against contestants from Russia, Australia, Canada, the United States, among other places and captured the BVI’s first international crown.  This is a source of great pride for the Virgin Islands.

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