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British Virgin Islands Artists Developing Strategies for United Kingdom Market

Above: a work by artist Reuben Vanterpool By the Caribbean Journal staff A joint programme from the British Virgin Islands London Office and the H Lavity Stoutt Community College is training artists in the territory in new strategies to prepare […]

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BVI Renames Cruise Pier for Tourism Visionary

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor One of the fastest-growing cruise ports in the Caribbean has a new name. The British Virgin Islands has renamed the Tortola Pier Park in honor of tourism visionary and local cruise industry pioneer, Cyril B. […]

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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 […]

How the British Virgin Islands Is Moving Towards Green Energy

A new approach By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The British Virgin Islands is looking to move the territory’s direction toward green energy. Government officials met with renewable energy leaders in the British Virgin Islands last week to discuss energy issues […]

This Disney Ship’s First Visit to the British Virgin Islands

A new stop By Dana Niland CJ Contributor As part of its new series of calls to the British Virgin Islands, the Disney Wonder cruise ship made its first-ever visit to Tortola. The new calls come as the territory has […]

Norwegian Breakaway Just Docked in This Caribbean Port for the First Time

A new port of call By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Norwegian Breakaway sailed into the shores of Virgin Islands for the first time today. The ship made its inaugural call to the port of Road Town. Captain Mikael Hilden received […]

How Internet Exchange Points Can Boost the Caribbean Economy

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean nations must strengthen their Internet infrastructure in order to take full advantage of the global digital economy. This was the message was expressed by Mark Vanterpool, Vice President of Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), at […]

British Virgin Islands “Forging Ahead” With Cruise Pier Project

Above: Road Town (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands government is “forging ahead” with the territory’s cruise pier construction project, Works Minister Mark Vanterpool said this week. Vanterpool said recently that the government was expecting […]

British Virgin Islands, Disney Cruise Line Hold Talks

Above: a Disney cruise ship By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation from Disney Cruise Line recently held talks with officials from the British Virgin Islands. The June 3 talks included Works Minister Mark Vanterpool, Acting Permanent Secretary for Ministry […]

British Virgin Islands Planning 10-Year Infrastructure Plan

Above: the Ministry’s planning meeting (Photo: GIS) By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ Ministry of Communication and Works is setting out a 10-year infrastructural development plan for the territory. The plan is the product of a two-day […]

British Virgin Islands Must “Keep Pace” on Renewable Energy: Minister

By the Caribbean Journal staff Green energy has to be a priority for the British Virgin Islands government, according to Minister for Communications and Works Mark Vanterpool. Vanterpool met last week with board members of the BVI Electricity Corporation to […]

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