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Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Rocks in Bathsehba, Barbados

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samantha Jagdeo, who sent in this lovely shot of the famous rock on the beach in Bathsheba, Barbados. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location […]

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British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay Tops $20 Million in Sales Pandemic

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A luxury real estate community in Virgin Gorda is proving to be one of the most sought-after destinations in the Caribbean since the beginning of the pandemic. The British Virgin Islands’ Oil Nut Bay luxury real estate community has closed $20 million in sales since the beginning of the pandemic, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned.  […]

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British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism

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The British Virgin Islands has named a new Director of Tourism, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board has appointed Clive McCoy to the position, effective immediately.  He succeeds longtime Director of Tourism Sharlon Flax-Brutus in the role.  “Based on his qualifications and leadership and business development experience in […]

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Dream Yacht Charter Expands to St Thomas

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Leading yacht charter firm Dream Yacht Charter has expanded in the Caribbean with a new base in St Thomas.  The new base is set at Compass Point Marina, the product of a partnership with Virgin Islands Yacht Charters.  “St Thomas is an important base for us in the Caribbean and we welcome the new partnership,” […]


British Virgin Islands Names New Director of Tourism

There’s a humming wind on the east coast of Aruba; a solitary kite surfer floats above the surface of the water and as the jeep pulls up onto to the sand you look around and he’s the only other person you see for miles.  Boca Grandi is the kind of exotic, less-traveled beach we all […]

Caribbean Moment: A Beautiful Afternoon in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands is as beautiful above the water as it is below the water.  Whether you’re staring at sparkling shades of blue or marveling at its undersea life, it’s one of the most naturally gorgeous destinations in the Caribbean.  The latest Caribbean Moment takes you to one of its signature spots: The Indians, […]

Featured Listing: A Luxury Villa in Tortola for $9.5 Million

One of the leading villas in the British Virgin Islands is on the market.  St Bernard’s Hill House, long one of the premier estates in the BVI, is listed for $9.5 million with Smiths Gore.  The five-bedroom, six-bathroom estate is set on 8.222 acres in the hills of Tortola.  It’s set across a min house […]

From St Croix to The Bahamas, 14 Fabulous Caribbean Views

The natural beauty of the Caribbean can’t be denied, and every visit to the islands is suffused with timeless moments that linger in the mind’s eye — a stroll through a lush tropical garden that dazzles with colorful flowers perhaps, or a vision of swaying palms lining a pristine beach lapped by gentle waves. Still, […]

Caribbean Moment: On the Sea in the BVI

It’s just you and your MarineMax boat.  You rush along the blue, surrounded by towering green hills, rolling wind and fresh sea air, indescribable beauty at every turn.  This is the essence of traveling to the British Virgin Islands; the essence of what makes this archipelago such a remarkable travel destination.  So take 10 seconds […]

BVI Limits International Ports of Entry Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The British Virgin Islands has announced a series of measures aimed at protecting the territory from the spread of coronavirus.  The BVI has announced the immediate closure of its cruise port for a 30-day period, while limiting ports of entry.  The three ports of entry that remain open are the Beef Island International Airport along […]

BVI Closes Ports to International Travel Amid Coronavirus

The British Virgin Islands has closed all of its international ports to inbound travel, the British Overseas Territory announced.  The move, which went into effect on March 22 at 11:59 PM, will last for a period of 14 days “in the first instance,” according to a statement from the British Virgin Islands Department of Information.  […]

Tropic Ocean Airways to Continue Caribbean Expansion in BVI

Tropic Ocean Airways has received government approval to operate flights into the British Virgin Islands, the regional carrier told Caribbean Journal this week.  In a statement, Tropic Ocean Airways said its offering would begin with private charter service into two airports in the British Virgin Islands.  The approval lifts what had been a 50-year single-engine […]