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Nanny Cay announces opening this season, fewer docks

Nanny Cay announces opening this season, fewer docks

  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 […]

by / on October 18, 2017 at 9:24 AM /
Henrique Liette Freedom Bay Eco-Resort Project

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 […]

by / on September 30, 2017 at 3:58 AM /
25 new jobs

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 […]

by / on August 31, 2017 at 12:44 PM /
Happy with ‘quick’ recovery – Ships are back!

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. […]

by / on August 30, 2017 at 6:20 AM /
Rymer banking on ‘fair share’ of tourists

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 […]

by / on August 28, 2017 at 8:14 AM /
21-room hotel to open December in CGB

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 […]

by / on August 25, 2017 at 3:24 PM /
Two cruise ship calls cancelled

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 […]

by / on August 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM /
Sailing reunion to take place in BVI

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 […]

by / on July 28, 2017 at 5:40 AM /
Over $23K up for grabs at fishing tournament on VG

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 […]

by / on July 20, 2017 at 12:24 PM /
Unprecedented challenge – Tourism school needed!

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 […]

by / on July 3, 2017 at 7:52 AM /