Chartering in the BVI: Top Spots and Hidden Gems
The BVI – a collection of over 60 picture postcard pretty islands – is a world-renowned sailing destination. The water is crystal-clear and the trade winds are steady. Each anchorage, […]
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Dame Janice M. Pereira Honored
Dame Janice M. Pereira, who has had a distinguished career as a Virgin Islands lawyer, and most recently, as the first female Chief Justice at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, has now added to her string of honors by being appointed to the UK’s Privy Council.
Insider Highlights
The BVI’s Mangroves and their Awesome Super Powers
Princess Ann of Great Britain takes a stroll through a mangrove stand on Tortola. Mangroves serve the BVI in many unique and special ways.
Archivist Angel Smith Tells the BVI’s Stories
By Jane Bakewell One thing to know about historian, Angel Smith is that he is a “storyteller.” In a recent interview at the Archives and Records Unit of the BVI, […]
The BVI’s Wondrous & Strange Marine Invertebrates
by Jim Scheiner Up close and personal with the BVI’s beautiful and wondrous marine invertebrates I must look ridiculous, stretched out on the sand at 60 feet. I haven’t moved […]
VI Icon awards Recognize Local Talent
Fashion designer, Kristin Frazer, above, was one of dozens of recipients of the VI Icons Awards, an Academy Award Style ceremony honoring outstanding BVI talent,
400m Hurdler Kyron McMaster Makes the Final at Paris Olympics
Kyron McMaster, 400m hurdler who qualified for the Olympic final, was one of four BVI athletes competing in the Paris Games.
Take A Drive Along Tortola’s Ridge Road
Take a scenic drive along Tortola’s Ridge Road and explore the lofty beauty of the Virgin Islands beyond its beaches.
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The Story of Bareboat Chartering in the BVI
By Claudia Colli In the early days of BVI tourism, bareboating – or chartering a yacht without a hired skipper or crew – was a daring idea. But even so, […]
The Fantastic Flamingo and its Journey Back to The BVI
By Claudia Colli Salmon pink and of elegant stature, the roseate flamingo has been a fixture of the BVI for decades. So, I was particularly interested in learning that there […]
When I Met Singer and BVI Cruiser, Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffet died on September 1st, but his memory will live on with his thousands of fans around the world – and with me, who in 1977 interviewed him aboard his sailboa in the BVI.,