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VI Eat Well Guide & Dietary Guidelines launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As efforts to raise awareness about healthy eating habits and the correlation between food and some Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched The Virgin Islands Eat Well Guide and Dietary Guidelines.
Cultural Thursday returns to Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Cultural Thursday returns to the vibrant streets of Carrot Bay on Thursday, May 15, 2025, with a special celebration under the theme “A Mother’s Soirée, The Cultural Way.” This month’s edition will honour mothers in true Virgin Islands style—through food, music, heritage, and new adventures.
VG food pantry now has locally grown fresh produce
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley is teaming up with local farmers to supply his district office’s food pantry with fresh locally grown produce.
ATU Trust brings holiday cheer @ annual grocery giveaway
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands (VI) community came alive on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with the 2024 Annual Grocery Giveaway organized by ATU General Trust (BVI) Limited.
BVI Fish Fete now a 2-day event
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Fish Fete is back, and this year will be a two-day event, kicking off on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
BVI Food & Wine Festival postponed to February 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Food & Wine Festival (BVIFWF) which was slated for April 2024 has been postponed to February 14-21, 2025.
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Scores flood Anegada for 11th Lobster Festival 2023
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The "Anegada Lobster Festival" a three-day event that highlights Anegada and the love for seafood has seen its 11th edition entertain and feed scores of lobster lovers in the weekend ending Sunday, November 26, 2023.
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New upscale restaurant & lounge reportedly coming to Pockwood Pond
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - While some residents, motorists, and tourists passing by or using the R&R Malone Complex may be curious as to why one of the main buildings at the entrance to the property is under construction, our roving news team have gathered some information.
C’bean food portions not conducive to health– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has criticized the Caribbean diet as one that is delicious, yet unhealthy, pointing to the portion sizes as one that is not conducive to good health.
Food security in the Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
All nations depend on outside countries to fill in crucial links in their supply chains. The preceding is at the core of modern-day globalization. However, when crises such as war and natural disaster strike, there is a sober realization that a level of national self-sufficiency is wise. Food especially is a key driver of national security.
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