CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Organizers say that the 70th edition of “Carnival Virgin Islands” on St. Thomas will be held from April 27 to May 1, 2022. This year’s theme is “A New Cultural Roogadoo for Carnival 2022.” The event, which has been scaled down owing to the constraints of COVID-19, will showcase the region’s culture, cuisine, history, music […]
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ONE NIGHT ONLY: Carnival-Style COVID-Free Concert Considered Rousing Success
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism’s Division of Festivals has pioneered the return of in-person Carnival events while prioritizing public health safety and the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The 2021 Carnival Virgin Islands “1 Night, 1 Fête” took place seaside on Friday at The West Indian Company Limited (WICO) […]
Senate Looks For Accountability of Funds For Carnival and Festival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas senator says “the territory has made a momentous step towards economic diversification, revenue generation and cultural revitalization.” Bill No. 32-0308, a bill creating the Division of Festivals and the Cultural Heritage Institute under the Department of Tourism, has been signed into law by Governor Kenneth Mapp after being unanimously […]