Though touting neighbouring countries such as the US Virgin Islands as ‘cheaper alternatives’ to vacationing in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), this year’s US News & World Report has found that the BVI remains the Number One ranked place to […]
Category: Tourism
BVI lauded for massive wins, including Chef of the Year
Members of the territory’s culinary team are being celebrated after their impressive performance at the prestigious Taste of the Caribbean competition held in Miami, United States. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) National Culinary Team won the following: Chef of the […]
Marinas accused of laying off locals for expats
Claims about native captains and crews being sidelined in the marine industry have been well promulgated, but Government lawmaker Delores Christopher this week shone the spotlight on another area of the industry that – before now – was not widely […]
Boats charging $800 nightly – Penn urges clampdown
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff While lamenting that a number of law enforcers are not able to even use a basic computer programme known as Excel, Junior Minister of Trade Marlon Penn yesterday called for Customs and other […]
Politicians ‘seem afraid’ to shake up yachting industry
By Horace Mills, BVI News Online Staff An air of helplessness permeated the parliament this morning as lawmakers from both sides of the political divide clamoured for legislation to help put an end to what they consider to be the […]
Little Dix promotes staff – new managing director
Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda today announced the appointment of a new managing director months before the anticipated reopening of the property in December this year, following a complete renovation. In his new position, Andreas Pade will play […]
Harrigan banks on Trump for tourism boost
By Davion Smith, BVI News Online Staff Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board Russel Harrigan said he is rooting for United States (US) President Donald Trump to grow the US economy because that would mean ‘great’ things for the BVI. […]
Bill passed for visitors to pay $10 -Residents too?
The House of Assembly has passed a Bill through which the government is seeking to have all visitors to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) start paying $10 into a fund that is yet to be established. The Bill, which is […]
Cruise ship passengers won’t pay new fee – Vanterpool
Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool said the government should ensure it is made clear that cruise ship passengers will not be charged the environmental levy of $10 that the administration is seeking to implement. Government yesterday took a […]
Walwyn: Getting a room almost impossible on VG
Tourism stakeholders and some residents last evening declared openly that they are impressed with the relatively large number of people visiting Virgin Gorda this weekend to participate in the golden anniversary of the Easter festival on the island. Education minister […]
