CRUZ BAY — The countdown is on to an exciting, free benefit concert for the U.S. Virgin Islands on May 18 in St. John. The “Music Is Life” benefit is being presented by Intellectual Global Concepts, (IGC), in collaboration with The Coral Bay Caribbean Oasis, The RTPark, The University of The Virgin Islands, (UVI) and Grammy-Award […]
Category: Art News
St. Croix Educational Complex Students Take Top Honors In 14th Annual Shakespeare Festival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Top Honors for the 14th Annual Vento Shakespeare Festival were awarded to the students of the St. Croix Educational High School for Best Ensemble. Under the guidance of their teacher, Alicia Ramos, the St. Croix high school students won the most coveted prize. The winning students included Avision Lang, Enperatriz Delgadillo, Korie […]
UVI Launches Inaugural Film Festival Starting Today on St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — The University of the Virgin Islands Department of Communication, Art, Theater and Music will host its inaugural weekend-long Caribbean Film and Artistic Cinematic Festival on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix starting today. The cultural festival will bring students and community together to celebrate some of the best in Caribbean film […]
V.I. Video Wins Best Film In Category at 3rd Annual Oregon Documentary Film Festival
PORTLAND — A documentary film about U.S. Virgin Islands soldiers who served during the Korean War has won best film in category at the Oregon Documentary Film Festival. The 30-minute video called: “Proudly We Served: Virgin Islands Veterans of the Korean War”, a documentary short produced on behalf of the American Legion, District 10 beat […]
Sleek Cinnamon Colored Private Jet Lands At Cyril E. King Airport This Morning
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — This stunning private jet made a quick visit to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas today. The bright red jet flew in and left Charlotte Amalie West shortly after it arrived, according to the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA). The photo was posted to VIPA’s Facebook page just minutes after […]
Gov. Bryan, First Family Move In To Government House In Christiansted
CHRISTIANSTED – For the first time in 30 years, a Virgin Islands governor and his family are living full time in the historic Government House in the northeast town on St. Croix. Governor Bryan said first lady Yolanda Bryan and daughter Sumayah are excited about the privilege of living in the “people’s house.” Aliyah Bryan, […]
‘Easy Skanking’ And The Spirit Of Bob Marley Lives On
KINGSTON — The Marley Family, Island Records, and UMe are celebrating the rich legacy of reggae legend Bob Marley with a new music short inspired by the music of Bob Marley and that exemplifies the joy of his beloved birthplace, Jamaica. This piece is a virtual mirror into some of the themes that are reflected […]
Anguilla’s Beloved Moonsplash Music Festival Returns This Month
THE VALLEY — Anguilla’s iconic Moonsplash Music Festival will once again take place under a full moon at the legendary Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay from March 21 to 24. Music lovers and Anguilla fans were devastated last year, when for the first time in its 27 year history, Moonsplash producer and creator Bankie Banx […]
Public Library on St. John Started Opening Only Three Days A Week on Wednesday
CRUZ BAY — The Department of Planning and Natural Resources said that the public library on St. John will only be open three days a week. The change first went into effect this week. The Elaine Ione Sprauve Library and Museum of Cultural Arts located on St. John’s west end will be opened only on Tuesdays, […]
Virgin Islands Mourns The Death of Popular Radio Personality Brownie Brown
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Well-known sports radio announcer and cultural icon Irvin “Brownie” Brown died early Friday morning. He was 83. Word of the passing of musician, radio celebrity and Carnival fixture Brown began circulating via social media about 1 p.m. on Friday. The news rippled through the 32nd Legislature, where senators observed a moment of […]