ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee has announced enhanced security measures for tonight’s LaVida Cottay Festiville following a serious incident at the Carrot Bay festivities on Thursday.The Committee said the safety of patrons, vendors, performers, volunteers and committee members remains its “top priority” as officials move to strengthen security at tonight’s event.According to the Committee, an emergency meeting was held with the Acting Commissioner of P...

The East End/Long Look Festival Committee has announced Ms. Sandra Potter as the 2026 East End/Long Look Festival Parade Marshal, recognising her years of dedicated service, leadership and unwavering commitment to the community.The prestigious honour celebrates Ms. Potter’s significant contributions to the growth and continued success of one of the Virgin Islands’ most cherished community festivals. Throughout the years, she has played an instrumental role in supporting the festival’s develop...

On Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, the Sea Cow’s Bay Heritage Group will be hosting A Cultural Emancipation Celebration In Sea Cow’s Bay On August Tuesday, at the Ebenezer Thomas Primary school grounds from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The day will be filled with delicious cultural food, lots of fun and many cultural activities reminiscent of the good old days.FoodFrom 10:00am visitors to the Cultural Emancipation Celebration will enjoy a variety of traditional dishes including goat head soup, peas soup, fry...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — Organisers of the 72nd Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival say preparations for the 2026 celebrations are already well underway, with officials promising one of the territory’s biggest cultural showcases in recent years.The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has confirmed that the festival will run from July 25 to August 11, 2026, featuring a packed calendar of concerts, cultural events, parades and pageantry across Tortola.  Festival Chair Natalie Penn ...

The Miss British Virgin Islands (MBVI) Pageant Sub-committee has issued a call for contestants for the MissBritish Virgin Islands 2026 Pageant, inviting eligible young women across the territory tocompete for one of the most prestigious titles in the British Virgin Islands.The pageant serves as an important cultural platform, providing participants with theopportunity to represent the Virgin Islands as ambassadors while demonstrating intellect, leadership and national pride.The winner will repre...

Judging of entries and Road March return after last year’s unjudged entries

The Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal Hat Parade has become a beautiful staple during the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. The event, founded in 2018, saw its 4th Annual showing on Sunday, April 9th, with a beautiful and creative array of hats.