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This BVI Resort Just Began Its Reopening

The long-awaited return of one of the top resorts in the British Virgin Islands has officially begun, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents […]

Tradewind Aviation Is Launching Flights to Virgin Gorda, BVI

It’s one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the entire Caribbean: Virgin Gorda, the jewel of the British Virgin Islands and home to stunning luxury resorts like Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Oil Nut Bay (along with an impressive […]

A New All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Company in the BVI

new all-inclusive yacht charter company has opened up operations in the British Virgin Islands. Dream Caribbean Blue, which is sailing with a fleet of 14 yachts, has set up a new base at the Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina. […]

A New Beverage Manager at BVI’s Rosewood Little Dix Bay

The British Virgin Islands’ Rosewood Little Dix Bay has named a new beverage manager, Caribbean Journal has learned. The resort has tapped Oreste Catenacci to the role, in which he will be responsible for the beverage program at the property’s […]

CJI Conversation: Pamela Liebman on Corcoran’s Expansion to the BVI

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CJI Conversation: David V. Johnson, Developer of the BVI’s Oil Nut Bay

A Must-Visit Caribbean Regatta in the BVI

One of the Caribbean’s greatest regattas is back again in the British Virgin Islands for 2020. Next month, some 800 sailors and crew from around the world will descend on Tortola for the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. This […]

A New Way to Live in the BVI

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Scrub Island resort has launched a new real estate offering including five new villas, the property said this week. The private-island resort has partnered with Coldwell Banker to launch sales on […]

Disney Cruise Line Returns to the BVI

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Disney has officially returned to the British Virgin Islands. The cruise line’s Disney Fantasy ship was its first to make its return to the BVI this week. Passengers were welcomed by customer service representatives, and […]

BVI Airways Gets First U.S. Department of Transportation Approval

The planned first-ever nonstop flights between the United States and the British Virgin Islands have taken a major step forward. BVI Airways has received formal notification by the U.S. Department of Transportation of the grant of economic authority to operate […]

BVI Tourist Board Names New Deputy Director

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has appointed a new deputy director, the organization announced Wednesday. Rhodni A. Skelton has been named to the position, having previously served as film commissioner and events marketing manager for the tourist board from […]

BVI Airways Closer to Launch of Miami-Tortola Flights

BVI Airways is one major step closer to launching its highly-anticipated service between Miami and Tortola. The company has received a revised Air Operator Certificate from UK-based regulator Air Safety Support International, granting the carrier authority to operate its Avro […]

BVI Airways Acquires First Jet

BVI Airways has acquired its first aircraft ahead of its planned launch of nonstop flights from Miami, the carrier announced. The company has completed the purchase and taken delivery of its first AVRO Regional Jet 100, which has a seating […]

BVI Eyes Next-Level Internet Development

By Gerard Best CJ Contributor British Virgin Islands is stepping up efforts to get the most from its internet infrastructure. On June 4, 2011, the British Virgin Islands became only the second country in English-speaking Caribbean to establish an internet […]

BVI Eyes “Substantial Completion” of New Cruise Pier By Oct. 31

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Island Ports Authority says it expects “substantial completion” in its Cruise Pier Development Project by Oct. 31. The company announced the date in a release this week, citing cooperation and support from […]

Haiti’s Sunrise Airways, BVI Airways Sign Operations Agreement

Above: a Sunrise Airways plane By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s Sunrise Airways is continuing its regional expansion. The Port-au-Prince-based carrier announced that it had signed a Subservice Flight Agreement with Tortola-based BVI Airways, meaning it will operate BVI Airways […]

BVI: Disney, NCL Deal “Guarantees” 425,000 Annual Cruise Visitors By 2015

Above: the Disney Dream By the Caribbean Journal staff A newly-signed berthing agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line will mean a total of 425,000 passengers setting foot in the British Virgin Islands by mid-2015, according to Premier […]

Anguilla, BVI, TCI, Montserrat Agree on Automatic Sharing of Tax Information

Above: Anguilla By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Overseas Territories of Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bermuda have agreed to automatically share tax information with the UK and with […]

Baha Mar Resort Project Moving Forward in the Bahamas

Above: construction at Baha Mar in the Bahamas (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell NASSAU —The Baha Mar resort project, the largest in the Caribbean, is moving forward with construction toward a planned December 2014 completion date. The […]

British Virgin Islands Moves Forward on National Health Insurance Plan

Above: the BVI By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of the British Virgin Islands says it is moving forward with plans to introduce National Health Insurance in the territory. The government has begun a series of consultations and dialogue […]

Op-Ed: Kingston, Washington and the Way Forward for Jamaica

By David P Rowe Op-Ed Contributor The first priority for Jamaica’s Portia Simpson-Miller administration should be to consolidate and improve its bilateral relationship with the United States. It should be made clear at the highest levels that Jamaica intends to […]

In BVI, a Push to Change Energy Law

By Alexander Britell From Dominica to Jamaica, the Caribbean’s green energy movement has made significant strides over the last several years. But for those in the British Virgin Islands, going green can be a bit more difficult. Despite growing support […]

British Virgin Islands Looks to Strengthen Financial Services Sector

A new push By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands has launched a new push to strengthen the territory’s financial services sector. The new BVI Forward Campaign “aims to build on the strength of the jurisdiction’s internationally renowned […]

A New Tennis Tournament Is Coming to the British Virgin Islands in May

A new invitational tennis tournament is coming to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island will play host to the the first-ever BVI Cup Presented by Rosewood Little Dix Bay in May. The event, […]

The British Virgin Islands’ Legendary Peter Island Resort Is Reopening

It has been almost seven years since one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated private-island destinations was shuttered by Hurricane Irma. Now, the Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is making its triumphant return. This year, Peter Island will […]

A New Beach Resort Is Coming to This Tiny Island in The Bahamas