The management of Nanny Cay Resort and Marina on Tortola said it hopes to be in a position to accommodate many of its guests this tourist season, adding that 40 percent of its rooms already have been made available […]
Category: Tourism
Henrique Liette Freedom Bay Eco-Resort Project
What’s being billed as St Lucia’s first eco-resort has begun construction in the country’s Piton Management Area. Freedom Bay will include a resort, three restaurants, a jetty bar, a rainforest spa and welllness centre and 12 private ressidences. The resort component […]
25 new jobs
When BVI News Online interviewed him last week, businessman and musician Quito Rymer said he was yet to determine the exact number of new workers he will hire across his businesses in Cane Garden Bay as he prepares to open […]
Happy with ‘quick’ recovery – Ships are back!
Minister responsible for ports Mark Vanterpool said cruise ships have resumed calls on the British Virgin Islands, adding that the companies are happy with the ‘quick’ recovery following widespread flooding and landslides caused by a tropical wave on August 7. […]
Rymer banking on ‘fair share’ of tourists
While expressing disappointment that the government’s promise of direct airlift between Miami and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has not materialized, businessman Quito Rymer said he is pleased that the territory continues to get its ‘fair share’ of tourists despite […]
21-room hotel to open December in CGB
Local businessman Quito Rymer said his brand new 21-room hotel located in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, will open as Quito’s Inn in mid-December this year. “There are 18 deluxe rooms and three suites… We will be offering a swimming pool […]
Two cruise ship calls cancelled
Two cruise ship calls scheduled for August 15 and 16 have been cancelled as a result of the tropical wave that caused widespread flooding and landslides in the territory last week Monday, August 7. Premier Dr D Orlando Smith said […]
Sailing reunion to take place in BVI
Sailors from across the United States will gather in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) from July 28 to August 3 to celebrate 20 years of friendships forged on the blue waters of Nature’s Little Secret – BVI. Those friendships began […]
Over $23K up for grabs at fishing tournament on VG
More than $23,000 will be up for grabs next week when the BVI Sports Fishing Association, in partnership with Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (VGYH), hosts the 2nd Annual Virgin Gorda International Marlin Tournament. The tournament will run from July 28 […]
Unprecedented challenge – Tourism school needed!
While claiming that a number of resorts have been facing an unprecedented challenge in locating skilled persons to work, Leader of the Opposition Andrew Fahie has renewed calls for the establishment of a tourism training school in the British Virgin […]