Festival Booth Employers Reminded To Obtain Work Permit

Wednesday, 5 July 2023 - 2:11pm

All employers operating on the Festival Grounds during the upcoming BVI Emancipation Festival are reminded that they are to apply for and obtain a work permit for any non-Belonger/non-BVIslander that they desire to employ. 

Statement By Premier Wheatley With Special Announcement On Non-Stop Concert

Friday, 2 June 2023 - 5:19pm

On the heels of yesterday's historic non-stop flight, I am here to announce the BVI Tourist Boards Non-stop Concert, featuring the internationally acclaimed recording artists Konshens, Rock City, Monea, and VIBE.

Statistics On Virgin Islands Festival 2022 Now Complete

Friday, 9 December 2022 - 4:33pm

Data from a survey of the Virgin Islands Festival 2022 has been gathered and the statistics are now complete and available for consideration.

Central Statistics Launches Festival Survey

Tuesday, 30 August 2022 - 12:33pm

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has launched a survey to garner feedback from the public on the recent emancipation festival celebrations.

Statement by Premier Wheatley On Recent Developments, Commonwealth Games And Other Matters

Monday, 8 August 2022 - 4:24pm

Good afternoon ladies and gentleman of the press corps and persons listening online and via radio.

Emancipation Celebration Message By Minister For Culture Honourable Sharie de Castro

Friday, 29 July 2022 - 5:44pm

Over the last two years, we have celebrated emancipation virtually. I am happy to see that we can physically commemorate this important and historic milestone in our Virgin Islands history.

Portion Of Lee Road Virgin Gorda Closed April 15 To 16

Thursday, 14 April 2022 - 2:47pm

The public is notified that a portion of Lee Road, Virgin Gordanear the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour gate to South in the area of the Fire Station will be temporarily closed from Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Festival Ground East Entrance Enhanced

Friday, 18 March 2022 - 3:58pm

The recent enhancement to the eastern entrance/exit at the Festival Grounds has resulted in an improved passage way, as part of the phased approach in making a pedestrian friendly City of Road Town.

2021 Emancipation Service To Be Held Virtually On August 1

Friday, 30 July 2021 - 5:13pm

Emancipation Service 2021 will be held virtually this year to ensure that people continue to remain safe during COVID-19.

Entries Invited For 2021 Festival Theme & Slogan Competition

Thursday, 15 April 2021 - 3:05pm

The Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee is inviting persons to submit themes and slogans for the 2021 Emancipation Festival celebrations.

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