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Island Hop: Celebrating Old Year's Night on Jost Van Dyke

WAS ISLAND HOPPING invented for Jost Van Dyke? You might think so. JVD is a place to celebrate – no matter what the occasion or the time of year.  And if you are lucky enough to be on Jost Van […]

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AIDA, Costa Cruise Lines Returning to British Virgin Islands in 2014/15

Above: a Costa ship By the Caribbean Journal staff AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruise Lines have reinstated port calls to the British Virgin Islands for the 2014/2015 season, according to the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority. The announcement was confirmed […]

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UK Officials Heading to British Virgin Islands for "Familiarization Visit"

Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff Officials from the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Treasury will be visiting the British Virgin Islands from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12 for a “familiarization visit.” The trip comes […]

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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Tortola, BVI

This week’s Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from CJ reader Marguerite Thompson, who sent in this snapshot of sunset at the Fort Recovery Resort in Tortola, BVI. Do you have a great Caribbean Photo of the Week? Send it […]


BVI's Biras Creek Resort Reopens Following Enhancements

Above: the Biras Creek Resort By the Caribbean Journal staff The Biras Creek Resort in the British Virgin Islands has officially reopened after the conclusion of a renovation project. The $500,000 project involved “significant upgrades” to each of the property’s […]


British Virgin Islands' Seismic Monitoring System Gets a Boost

Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ seismic monitoring system has gotten a new boost. The territory recently saw the installation of a tide gauge that is part of a regional tsunami warning system currently […]

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Carnival Conquest Makes First Call to British Virgin Islands

Above: the Carnival Conquest in Tortola (GIS Photo/Ronnielle Frazer) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Carnival Conquest cruise ship made its first call to the British Virgin Islands on Thursday in Tortola. The ship was carrying almost 3,000 passengers and […]


Peter Island Resort to Expand Transfer Service From St Thomas

Above: Peter Island By the Caribbean Journal staff The Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands is expanding its transfer services from St Thomas International Airport. The property is increasing scheduled transfers via luxury sport yacht to […]


British Virgin Islands Names Director For Hong Kong Office

Above: Hong Kong By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has appointed Elise Donovan as director of the BVI House Asia, the territory’s regional office in Hong Kong. Donovan, who will take over for interim director Lorna Smith, […]

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Caribbean Road Trip: Tortola, BVI

THE VERY idea of “road trip” conjures images of adventure, freedom and exploration. You may have relaxed on the beach, gone for a snorkel or hiked up a hill. But sometimes you want to go for a journey somewhere, just […]


British Virgin Islands Markets Tourism Sector in Brazil

Above: BVI Premier Dr Orlando Smith making a presentation in Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith led a delegation to Brazil this weekend, looking to highlight the territory’s tourism sector to a burgeoning […]


British Virgin Islands Premier Planning Tourism Mission to Brazil

Above: Brazil By the Caribbean Journal staff British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Orlando Smith will soon embark on a trip to Brazil, he said in an address last week. The purpose of the trip is to “further assert the BVI’s […]


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