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Hundreds get a Taste of Tortola 'Xmas style'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The capital was buzzing with activity at three locations with a 'Taste of Tortola Christmas style’ as local restaurants, catering services, pastry makers, craft vendors, agriculturists, and florists took the opportunity to give the hundreds of cruise passengers, locals and other visitors just what the island had to offer.
Director of Tourism under fire from staff; Meets with Jr Minister of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Our senior National Democratic Party (NDP) sources have advised our newsroom that there is employment unrest at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), mainly the Tortola office located in Road Town, the Virgin Islands' capital city.
Gov't pushing for 5 Star Resorts @ Prospect Reef & Beef Island- Hon Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Honourable Archibald C. Christian has his work cut out for him as the new Junior Minister with responsibility for Tourism as he is now on the ground making sure that the sector is transformed into the pillar of the economy that it is.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Natalie N. Penn
By N. Johann Earle
Tourism Education Coordinator in the BVI Tourist Board, Natalie N. Penn is being recognised this week as our Young Professional as she makes her contribution to the education of youth on the importance of the hospitality sector to the Virgin Islands’ economy.
Shelomoih Stoutt named Best Jr Chef; Kierra John Best Table Setter
PETER ISLAND, Tortola, VI- A number of young people of the territory made their parents proud when they took away prizes and trophies for completing and excelling in being junior chefs and waiters yesterday November 1, 2015.
Increased cash prizes @ 10th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Runners will be competing for a substantial increase in prize money this year when the BVI Sunrise Half Marathon kicks off on December 5, 2015, forming part of the BVI Athletics Association’s 45th anniversary celebrations.
VG featured in Young & the Restless
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands continues to get major promotion and recognition as one of the most 'to die for' destinations throughout the Caribbean.
Green VI facilitate Trash to Treasure Workshops for Schools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the second year running, as part of the BVI Tourist Board’s Trash to Treasure competition, Green VI is offering students practical training on how to turn everyday Trash into Treasure.
‘Mindset of some government depts & agencies a challenge’- Flax-Mars
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While testifying before the House of Assembly‘s Standing Finance Committee last year to examine the draft estimates for 2015, Director of the BVI Tourist Board Mrs Sharon-Flax-Mars complained bitterly about the lack of funding for the sector from the current administration.
VG BVITB Office paralyzed as 'Tortola takes over' – Staff
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – The ghost in the closet is beginning to come out as staff attached to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) are crying “Enough is Enough” with allegations of being stripped of their duties as Tortola takes over everything.