Honourable Luce Hodge Smith Statement on Miss BVI Pageant 2025

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - 5:53pm

The Miss BVI Pageant Committee, in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Junior Minister of Tourism, announces that the Miss BVI Pageant will not be held in 2025.

Tune In: "The Virgin Islands Voice" Airs June 11

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - 1:50pm

The public is invited to tune in to the next episode of “The Virgin Islands Voice” on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Call for Festival Theme and Slogan

Friday, 11 April 2025 - 3:55pm

The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee is inviting the public to submit entries for the BVI Emancipation Festival’s 2025 theme and slogan competitions.

Shoreway Drive And Parker Road Closure December 5-8

Wednesday, 4 December 2024 - 8:43am

The public is notified that Shoreway Drive and Parker Road in the vicinity of the R G Hodge Parking Lot to iSmart will close temporarily from Thursday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, December 8 at 2:00 a.m. 

Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book And Art Expo This Friday

Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - 12:22pm

The Virgin Islands Cultural Food Fair, Book and Art Expo will be held this Friday as part of this year’s Culture and Tourism Month of activities.  

PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDERS FOR 70TH VIRGIN ISLANDS EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL

Friday, 2 August 2024 - 2:31pm

The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are urging the public to prioritize safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.

Statement By His Excellency The Governor Daniel Pruce The 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival

Tuesday, 30 July 2024 - 1:21pm

I want to send my best wishes to the people of the Virgin Islands as they prepare to celebrate Emancipation Day.

Emancipation Exhibition To Debut At Sir Olva Georges Plaza

Monday, 29 July 2024 - 5:04pm

The Virgin Islands Emancipation Exhibition will be showcased at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza on Thursday, August 1.

Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith said the exhibition will offer visitors an engaging experience that delves into the profound meaning of the VI freedom today, and the historical experiences from which its ancestors were emancipated.

Tips for festival

Monday, 29 July 2024 - 12:14pm

Torchlight Parade to Illuminate Festival Celebrations

Friday, 26 July 2024 - 4:52pm

The Department of Culture will be holding a torchlight procession from the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park to mark the beginning of the 70th Anniversary of the Territory’s Emancipation Festival and 190 years of emancipation activities.

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