News
Pathologist flown in for sudden death investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting out of compassion without compromising the laws of the land, the Government & Deputy Governor’s Office, flew in a Pathologist, Dr King from St. Lucia to perform the autopsy on Dr Joseph Horgan, whose body was found at Buck Island, in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Restroom drama @ Anegada
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI - Prior to Hurricane Irma of 2017, residents of Anegada, in the Virgin Islands (VI) frequently complained about the tiny, single restroom facility, that was erected at the Ferry Dock, at Setting Point, Anegada.
VI takes spotlight at TEDx Wilmington
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Audiences in Wilmington, Delaware were given a taste of the Virgin Islands during a recent TEDx Talk held on September 28, 2018.
VI Cuisine promoted at London’s Rum Kitchen
LONDON, England - The [British] Virgin Islands hosted a week-long celebration dedicated to the splendours of VI cuisine at The Rum Kitchen from March 17 to 23, 2018. The Rum Kitchen is a popular Caribbean restaurant located at All Saints Road in London, United Kingdom. The [British] Virgin Islands Tourist Board UK team were excited to welcome Londoners to experience a menu of traditional dishes that surprised and delighted guests with each soulful bite.
Canada, Germany, Netherlands told citizens not to visit VI after Hurricane Irma
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) has told the world, following the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, that we are still “open for business and back on our feet”, many countries have told their citizens otherwise.
UPDATE: 5th Annual Anegada Lobster Festival catches the crowd
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- Virtually a slap in the face of Hurricane Irma, the 5th Annual Anegada Lobster Festival has drawn hundreds of persons to the sister island.
American teen who suffered kidney failure gets wish to visit VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Fourteen year old Paige M. Grossman’s wish came through when the US based Make A Wish Foundation granted her desire to have an adventure in the Virgin Islands.
Rhodni A. Skelton tipped to be new BVITB Deputy Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom a few weeks now from a senior National Democratic Party (NDP) source is that Rhodni A. Skelton is tipped to be the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
No early Xmas payments for BVI Tourist Board staff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least one government owned statutory body, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB), may not have a Merry Christmas 2016.
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.