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Just Listed! Great Camanoe Privateers,Great Camanoe,
March 18th, 2009 3:52 PM
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Great Camanoe

Privateers,Great Camanoe,

Beds: 2.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 2.00 Sq. Ft.: 2000.00
Garage: 0 Built: 1989
 
H420 A perfect gem of a Caribbean home.
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Just Listed! Havers Havers, Near Nanny Cay, Tortola,
March 18th, 2009 3:50 PM
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$650,000.00
Havers

Havers, Near Nanny Cay, Tortola,

Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 1750.00
Garage: 0 Built: 0
 
H403 Charming Havers 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home in Tortola, British Virgin Islands with Excellent Views. It is also nearby to Nanny Cay Marina and Hotel.
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Just Listed! H478 Belmont Belmont Estate #1, Tortola,
March 18th, 2009 3:48 PM
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$2,500,000.00
H478 Belmont
H478
Belmont Estate #1, Tortola,

Beds: 4.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 4.00 Sq. Ft.: 5800.00
Garage: 0 Built: 0
 
H478 Exciting Old World Villa featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and bunk room in the main house, sleeping 8 and a delightful guest house with large porch for your guests. Awesome Indian Teak orchid house will delight you everyday with its magnificent blooms and aromas.
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Just Listed! Belmont Park Belmont Estate, Tortola,
February 12th, 2009 2:49 PM
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$925,000.00
Belmont Park

Belmont Estate, Tortola,

Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0 Built: 1973
 
Comfortable 3 bedroom 3 bath home, near 2 of Tortola's finest beaches, Long Bay Hotel and Smugglers Cove. Great view, cool breezes are enjoyed from the wrap around porch and bedroom balconies.
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Now is the Time to Buy real estate in the BVI
February 10th, 2009 7:56 AM

I love to post items to this Blog that give info about what is happening in the BVI.  I hope you all enjoy them.

This morning while sitting on my waterfront porch, I thought I would write about the state of British Virgin Islands Real Estate.

As most of you already know, it only takes a few dozen buyers to keep our market ticking over.  This year is no different.  We are showing property like crazy and even working weekends! 

As with every recession, the British Virgin Islands property market gets to feel it, at some point.  This year we are have a few owners who do wish to sell and get on with their life plans and have lowered their prices.  Other owners are more than willing to just wait for their price while enjoying the fabulous tropical living the BVI affords them.

Please check out our website often and if this is your year to buy your dream home in the BVI, just do it.  Real estate is real and our property appreciates in value year after year.  Plus you get to enjoy the life you deserve and have worked towards for your entire life.

Now is the time to buy in the BVI, as we have some super properties at fantastic prices.  Call us today and we will be happy to discuss your BVI home requirements and help your dreams come true.

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Island 'I do' for Kristy
February 10th, 2009 7:42 AM

Island 'I do' for Kristy
Andrew Hornery
February 7, 2009

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Her matrimonial home may have 19 bathrooms at her disposal, but the expat model Kristy Hinze is opting for the more laid back attractions of the British Virgin Islands for her wedding to the US billionaire Jim Clark next month.

And at $US51,000 ($78,000) a night, it's practically a steal.

PS hears Hinze, 28, and Clark, 64, will host an extravagant series of celebrations on a private island in the Caribbean, most likely Necker Island or the alarmingly named Mosquito Island, which are a hop, skip and jump from Clark's humungous Palm Beach mansion.

Guests from Sydney will fly to Miami, then make their way to St Thomas and Virgin Gorda before boarding Clark's cruise liner, the $US100 million superyacht Athena. The islands, within view of each other, are considered the world's most exclusive private resorts and are owned by Sir Richard Branson.

Hinze and her entourage of Sydney party types, along with Clark and his wealthy but much older friends, will be able to soak up the stunning and unspoilt slice of the Caribbean, free of those dreaded long-lensed paparazzi. Instead it will be flamingos and ancient tortoises (not the two-legged billionaire variety but those with shells) to keep the wedding party company as they splash in the turquoise waters with coral reefs and beautiful white beaches.

The islands, which boast 50 staff, set the maximum number of guests at 28, but the Athena is expected to take on any overflow.

Hinze's fairytale marriage will continue when she returns to Florida and Clark's mega-mansion, an almost 6300-square-metre pile which has 19 bathrooms, a lift, four patios, two pools and a tunnel leading to a mystery destination.

Known as Il Palmetto, the 1930 Italian-style home is surrounded by two hectares of gardens and man-made lakes along South Ocean Boulevard, dubbed "Billionaires' Row".

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Just Listed! "Pelican Point" Towers, West End, Tortola,
February 4th, 2009 7:12 AM
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"Pelican Point"

Towers, West End, Tortola,

Beds: 4.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 4.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0 Built: 0
 
"H485" Pelican Point Located in the pristine, quiet West End of Tortola, this home is priced to sell. It has spectacular views of St. John, Frenchman's Cay, Soper's Hole and St. Thomas. The property is very large with mature fruit trees and gardens that surround a wonderful "indoor/outdoor" home. A large pool and jaccuzi provide inviting opportunities to cool off and relax. The property has 3 nicely furnished bedrooms, all equipped with air conditioning in addition to a separate, self-c
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See Eric Stone in the BVI
February 4th, 2009 6:46 AM

Coming to the BVI to look at Real Estate?

Well check this out and if you are going to be here do not miss out.

What a way to spend an evening after looking for at real estate for sale in the British Virgin Islands.

Taken from Eric Stone's website www.boatsongs.com

Feb

Feb 1: "Solo", Chicago Intn'l Boatshow , Navy Pier, Chicago, IL

Feb 5: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 6: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 6: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 7: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 8: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 12-16: "Solo", Miami Intn'l Boatshow Daily (noon-close), Miamarina, Bayside, Miami, FL

Feb 14: "Full Band", Latitudes & Attitudes Cruisers Party, 6-?pm, Miamarina, Bayside, Miami, FL

Feb 18: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Feb 19: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 20: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 20: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 21: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 22: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 25: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Feb 26: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 27: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 27: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Feb 28: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar

Mar 1: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 4: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Mar 5: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 6: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 6: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 7: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 8: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 11: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Mar 12: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 13: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 13: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 14: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 15: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 18: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI

Mar 19: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 20: "Solo", One Love 1-4pm, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 20: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 21: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 22: "Solo", Corsairs 7-10pm, Great Harbor, Jost Van Dyke, BVI

Mar 25: "Solo", Latitide 18 7-10pm, Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI  

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Victor International unveils Oil Nut Bay Resort Community and North Sound Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda groundbreaking ceremony
February 2nd, 2009 7:43 AM
Victor International unveils Oil Nut Bay Resort Community and North Sound Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda groundbreaking ceremony
Victor Foundation Donates $10,000 to Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School

By Victor International

Today, His Honourable Premier Ralph O'Neal, His Excellency Governor David Pearey, David V. Johnson and other Victor International executives held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Oil Nut Bay resort community, Oil Nut Bay Beach Club and North Sound Yacht Club.

The event, hosting nearly 50 people, took place on the new Oil Nut Bay beach and invited guests to tour the property and the Beach Villa, now under construction. Gerald Farara, of Ferara Kerins, served as Master of Ceremonies, with a prayer given by Pastor Sylvia Rhymer of Church of God Holiness, North Sound. The groundbreaking ceremony was complete with the firing of a cannon, a yacht club tradition. The event was followed by a luncheon at Victor's Biras Creek Resort.

Oil Nut Bay, a pristine resort community offering freehold home ownership, sits on 300 acres of free and clear land on the eastern peninsula of Virgin Gorda. No road access creates a remote private island feel and paramount privacy, ideal for families and high-profile owners.

Developed with a focus on nature and wellness, learning and family, Oil Nut Bay provides owners an unparalleled combination of distinctive architecture, outstanding Caribbean lifestyle and personal attention.

The Oil Nut Bay Beach Club will act as the family social center of Oil Nut Bay; it will be the heartbeat of the resort community. This main building, a dramatic open air palapa, will accommodate weddings, cocktail parties and special events. In addition, the building will feature four private dining/meeting rooms for intimate occasions. On a daily basis, it will act as a casual lounge for residents and their guests to read or relax. The Beach Club will also feature an outside bar and grill that will provide spectacular luncheon options to the beach and pools.

The resort community will be filled with other unique amenities including a state-of-the-art Nature Center. With Marine and Environmental Biologists on staff, local school classes will be invited to Oil Nut Bay to learn the history of the land, North Sound and the BVI people, as well as experience the amazing flora and fauna of the BVI.

The North Sound Yacht Club sits adjacent to Oil Nut Bay and Biras Creek Resort. The Club will feature a state-of-the-art marina with 23 slips for mega-yachts ranging in size from 100 to 350 feet, as well as villas, retail boutiques and dining. Club membership includes Oil Nut Bay Club membership as well as access to Biras Creek Resort services and facilities. Also available to members and their guests will be an on-site concierge, spa, wellness center, swimming pool and helipad. The North Sound Yacht Club will also proudly offer crew amenities such as on-site customs clearing, transportation to local destinations, Wi-Fi and the legendary Fat Virgin Cafe.

David V. Johnson's Oil Nut Bay and North Sound Yacht Club recently approved by the Government of the British Virgin Islands and now under construction, places new focus on the British Virgin Islands, further enhancing them as a global acclaimed destination, said David Pearey, Governor, British Virgin Islands. “

David's passion and vision to be a part of our community make him a most valued partner. His commitment to providing a world-class resort, residential community, and mega-yacht facility, to the development and enhancement of the local population and to eco-sensitive practices, are setting a new standard for excellence in the BVI.”

$10,000 Donation to Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School

The Victor Foundation, established by David and Pam Johnson, donated $10,000 to the Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School. The donation will be used toward a new much-needed library and playground. Built in 1971, the Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School teaches Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, serving 109 children. Over 30 of Biras Creek’s 100 employees are former graduates of the school including Anghel George, CFO, and Cleo Bradley, Room Divisions Manager. Seventeen of the students are children or grandchildren of current Biras Creek employees.

"We are thrilled to be a part of this community and are grateful for the opportunity to be able to give back," said David V. Johnson, Chairman of Victor International and co-founder of the Victor Foundation. "We have found nothing but a warm welcome from the people of Virgin Gorda and the employees of Biras Creek Resort. Donating to the school that teaches their children is a natural way to support those who help support our endeavors as well."

Developer Victor International

With a 30-year history of integrity and a strong focus on creating one development at a time, Michigan-based Victor International Corporation is a leading U.S. real estate developer. Victor has created or acquired more than 40 developments throughout its history, including the Urban Land Institute’s Award of Excellence winner, Bay Harbor, Michigan, a $1 billion, 1,200 acre luxury resort community extending along five miles of Lake Michigan; Turtle Lake, a premier, $400 million low density private community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and operates Biras Creek Resort, one of the top luxury destinations in the Caribbean and world. Victor International boasts no debt.

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Nanny Cay to be host Marina for Caribbean 1500, Atlantic Cup
February 2nd, 2009 7:41 AM

Nanny Cay to be host Marina for Caribbean 1500, Atlantic Cup

BVI News


The Cruising Rally Association announced today that Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, the British Virgin Islands' flagship marina, will be the Caribbean Host Marina for its sailing events.

The first Cruising Rally Association event to be hosted by Nanny Cay will be the Atlantic Cup Rally departing from the Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola, May 03, and finishing in Bermuda four to five days later.

The Atlantic Cup is the companion rally to November's Caribbean 1500 and offers the opportunity for returning cruisers to enjoy the camaraderie, competition, and adventure of an 850-mile rally. Pre-start festivities and skipper briefings will begin on May 01 at Nanny Cay.

The Atlantic Cup is open to sailors with well founded offshore boats at least 38 feet long and crews of two or more. It is not limited to veterans of other Cruising Rally Association events.

The second event is the Caribbean 1500 slated for November 02, 2009. The 2009 Caribbean 1500 Rally will be the 20th annual running of this event making it the largest and longest-running offshore cruising event in the Americas.

Steve Black, President and Founder of the Cruising Rally Association, anticipates a record entry of returning Ralliers for the anniversary activities.

"Nanny Cay, with its marina, hotel and boat yard offers a broad range of facilities, services, and amenities which will be a popular choice with our Atlantic Cup and Caribbean 1500 participants," said Black.

"This will be the 20th year of the Caribbean 1500 and we believe that Nanny Cay will be a particularly fine place to celebrate," he added.

"We are very pleased to be part of the Cruising Rally Association events. The fact that we are attracting high quality events, shows that we are creating a world-class marina here in the British Virgin Islands. We're extremely well suited to attend to the needs of the skippers, crew, and guests associated with these events," said Miles Sutherland-Pilch, General Manager of Nanny Cay.

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina is located between Road Town and West End on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Its fully equipped marina and boat repair facility has berths for 180 motor cruisers and yachts and two boat lifts of 50 and 70 tons capacity.

Nanny Cay also includes a 40-room hotel and new waterfront townhouses for purchase and rental, two restaurants, a chandlery, a small supermarket, shops and boutiques, a dive shop, a water sports center, free WiFi service, and a gym and spa.

The Cruising Rally Association rallies retain some of the competitive elements of traditional sailboat races, but offer social, educational and technological enhancements that broaden the appeal of the event to couples and families, as well as racers - both experienced and first-timers.

The Cruising Rally Association is widely supported by leading companies in the marine, tourism, and financial industries. In addition to the Nanny Cay Resort & Marina, sponsors include Davenport & Company LLC, West Marine, Blue Water Sailing, World Cruising Ltd., Switlik, ICOM, Quantum Sail Design, Gill, OCENS, Bluewater Yachting Center, Hampton's Towne Bank and Towne Mortgage, Hampton Roads Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mount Gay Rum, and Reed's Almanac.

For full information on future Cruising Rally Association events, visit www.carib1500.com. For more information on Nanny Cay visit: www.nannycay.com.

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The Moorings announces opening of new Moorings Village
February 2nd, 2009 7:35 AM
The Moorings announces opening of new Moorings Village

BVI News Online

The Moorings yesterday announced the celebration of its 40th anniversary and the Grand opening of its new Moorings Village at its base at Wickhams Cay 11.

The Moorings which has grown into a global brand as the world's premier yacht company, managing approximately 800 yachts in 28 destinations of the world's best cruising grounds, was founded here in the BVI in 1969.

The company that was started by Charlie and Ginny Cary began operation with six 35-foot Pearson Yachts and a dream of providing the best sailing vacations in the world.

The new Moorings Village has been designed to continue this tradition of excellence by providing a 5 star quality facility which will undoubtly become the new global standard for charter bases.

This multi-million dollar village includes new hotel suites, an open air plaza, a gift shop and coffee bar, a spa, new reception area and Charlie's, a new waterfront restaurant and bar.

The new Village is also designed to be the most environmentally friendly facility of its kind in the Caribbean with cutting edge technology that assist in flushing the entire inner harbour area, thereby improving the water quality in the area coupled with a laundry operation that recycles water with speacial treatment system.

Speakers at today's opening ceremony include Premier and Tourism Minister Hon. Ralph O'Neal, Managing Director - Activity Sector John Wimbletom, Regional Director of Operations Clarence Malone and Governor His Excellency David Pearey.

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Premier wants Moorings environmental awareness to be emulated
February 2nd, 2009 7:31 AM
Premier wants Moorings environmental awareness to be emulated

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Premier and Minister for Tourism Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE wants to see the environmental consciousness displayed by The Moorings in its expansion initiative emulated.

Speaking at the opening of The Moorings Village and 40th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, Honourable O'Neal said it is gratifying to see the careful consideration paid to the environment in the pursuit of development.

"A desalination plant and a laundry operation that uses a special treatment system to recycle water are among the innovations included in the expansion project," the Premier noted.

He added that "with so much emphasis on the need to preserve and protect the environment, the initiative taken by The Moorings is certainly one that should be broadly emulated."

The Premier also commended the management of The Moorings for being a good corporate citizen, another example he would like to see broadly emulated. He applauded the company's collaboration with the Conservation and Fisheries Department and the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports in efforts to benefit the wider community.

"Its continued and far-reaching involvement in the local community clearly demonstrates its willingness to contribute to the overall growth and development of the Territory as a whole," he said.

According to the Premier "it is this kind of leadership, innovation and partnership that is needed if these Virgin Islands are to continuously grow from strength to strength."

Chief Executive, TUI Marine and The Moorings Mr. Lex Raas thanked Government for working in partnership with the company, noting that without the partnership the expansion would not have been possible.

In his remarks, Executive Director of TUI Travel PLC, the parent company of The Moorings, Mr. Peter Long expressed confidence that with the $15 million expansion project, The Moorings will prove to be a great asset to the Virgin Islands (UK).

Mr. Long said the company spared no effort in ensuring that the expansion project was ecologically friendly. "As a company we are very committed to sustainable development," he said adding that "our focus on sustainable tourism was paramount when it came to the re-development of Tortola."

Mr. Long further stated that the company is committed to preserving "the cruising ground and coastal beauty for future generations."

The Virgin Islands (UK) is regarded as a premier sailing destination and the opening of The Moorings Village is regarded as a welcome attention to the Territory's tourism product. Tourism is one of the main economic pillars of the BVI and Government is committed to maintaining the Territory's leadership position as a diverse, upscale niche market destination.

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Just Listed! H668 Virgin Gorda Leverick Bay,
January 29th, 2009 1:43 PM
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H668 Virgin Gorda

Leverick Bay,

Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 4
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 1.0 Built: 0
 
Perfectly private villa tucked in to lush hillside with views to die for! 2 main level bedrooms have ensuite baths and sliding glass doors opening to panoramic views of the astonishing vistas North Sound Virgin Gorda affords.
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New local airline added to the Virgin Islands aircraft register
January 29th, 2009 1:40 PM

Government Information Service

The BVI reached a significant milestone in civil aviation development for the Territory.

VI Air Link, an air transportation company owned and operated by Captain Neville Brathwaite Jr., became the first commercial aircraft to be added to the Virgin Islands (UK) Aircraft Register since the Territory achieved Category One status, under the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Programme.

The twin turbo-prop nine-seater Beechcraft King Air was registered with tail number VP-LNB at a ceremony held yesterday to mark the historic occasion.

Minister for Communications and Works the Honourable Julian Fraser, R.A. speaking at the ceremony expressed his congratulations to the Brathwaite family who owns and operates VI Air Link.

"It is a proud day for civil aviation in the BVI. It is the day we see the return to service of one of our very own airlines. It is the day we were able to facilitate the registration of the aircraft for that airline, within the best class of certification there is-Category One," he said.

According to him, "this achievement is not the end as there is more work left to be done. In order to retain the categorisation of the BVI in IASA Category One, it will be necessary to satisfy the FAA that effective safety regulatory oversight, compliance and enforcement are being applied by Air Safety Support International (ASSI)."

Minister Fraser added that VI Air Link and other airlines registered in the BVI have an obligation to comply with the rules set out in the laws of the Territory, and to adhere to the dictates of ASSI's regulations.

Deputy Premier and District Eight Representative, Hon. Dancia Penn Sallah, Q.C. also expressed congratulations to the Brathwaite family for their achievement and perseverance.

The Deputy Premier commended the family for "starting off at this point in time because it is the time when there is so much need, and as bad as the global economic picture might sound, we all know the difficulties there are in moving about our islands...hopefully our capacity for travel between the islands will be much facilitated by the inauguration of this airline today."

Hon. Penn said, "I know that the entire Government supports you fully in this endeavour and you have our word that we will work with you the best we can to make sure that there is not only one aircraft for the airline, but a fleet of aircraft that will serve us and serve us well."

Accountable Manager of VI Air Link, Mr. Neville Brathwaite Jr. in his brief remarks said, "like most developed and developing countries aviation is an economic pillar, vital to sustaining the economy and economic developments. VI Air Link is proud to be a part of this support as the first air carrier and airline in the BVI under the new Overseas Territories air requirements and the first carrier based in the BVI in over a decade."

He added that, "We are proud to work hand in hand with ASSI to have an aviation system that will stand up to international scrutiny and give the BVI and the people of the BVI another thing we can call our own."

Government remains committed to improving aviation management to ensure a properly regulated and efficient civil aviation industry.
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Chef Davide to take taste of BVI's Brandywine Bay to South Beach, Florida
January 28th, 2009 9:45 AM

Davide Pugliese, owner and executive chef of Brandywine Bay Restaurant and Capriccio di Mare in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, will be attending the eighth annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami, Florida.

Davide will be showcasing his culinary talents at the Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village on February 21, 2009.

The four-day epicurean festival, which kicks off on February 19 expects to attract around 6,000 visitors, participants and celebrity chefs each day.

Davide will be at the Brandywine Bay Restaurant table located in one of the American Express Grand Tasting tents to be set up ocean side of Miami's hip and lively South Beach. Serving 3,000 tastings of a Caribbean interpretation of an Italian dish, visitors to the Brandywine table can sample Brasato dei Caraibi which uses cuts of Certified Angus Beef Eye of round braised in a spicy scotch bonnet pepper sauce and served with a cilantro aioli. The ingredients are being provided by Buckhead Beef® of Florida, a meat specialty company that distributes along the Eastern seaboard and into the Caribbean, and Merchants Market, a Leeward and Virgin Islands food distribution network originating in Florida.

The dish will be prepped a couple of days in advance of the show by Davide who has enlisted the help of two culinary friends: Chef Mike Morphew, director of culinary education at the Culinary Institute of Virginia and Eric Sywak, general manager of Supa Valu in the British Virgin Islands.

"I am really excited about this festival. Participating even on one day is a big commitment and will be intensive but it is a tremendous opportunity to meet the movers and shakers of the culinary world. Hopefully taking part in this will help to mark the BVI and Brandywine Bay Restaurant on the gastronome's map," Davide said.

The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a national, star-studded, destination event boasting the world's most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities.

BVINEWS

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HLSCC concert series resumes with Jazz showcase
January 27th, 2009 12:40 PM
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Charlie Sepúlveda
HLSCC concert series resumes with Jazz showcase

By H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

The 2008-2009 Performing Arts Series at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College will resume on Friday January 30 in the Paraquita Bay Auditorium with a "Jazz Showcase," featuring Charlie Sepúlveda and the Turnaround.

Sepúlveda is a trumpet player from Puerto Rico. His new record, named after his group, "Charlie Sepúlveda and the Turnaround," and produced in May 2008, has received excellent reviews and was nominated for a 2008 Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year and pre-nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009. He has also participated in prestigious television shows, including "The Tonight Show."

Sepúlveda studied at the Conservatory of Music, University of Puerto Rico, and at City College in New York. He has played and recorded among masters such as Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Barretto and Marc Anthony, among others.

With seven productions of his own, he has been able to perform throughout his career in the best jazz festivals around the world, gaining excellent reviews along the way. His "Watermelon Man" video was nominated for a Billboard Award.

Sepúlveda is currently touring and promoting one of his latest albums in the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States.

He will be accompanied during his performance at the College by Eduardo Zavas on piano, Gabriel Rodriguez on bass, Gadwin Vargas on Conga, Raul Maldonado on drums, and Norberto Ortiz on saxophone.

Friday's concert will start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 (or $25 at the door) for adults, $10 for staff of HLSCC and the University of the West Indies, and can be purchased from the HLSCC Bookstore, Road Town Bakery, Umi Fashions and Caribbean Insurers. Primary and secondary school students are admitted free.

For further information, please contact Bookstore Manager, Ms. Delight Charles at 852-7263.

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Just Listed! H572 ,
January 16th, 2009 5:02 PM
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H572
Great Camanoe 6M
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Beds: 4.0 Rooms: 8
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0 Built: 1969
 
Sprawling amidst established tropical greenery is a classicly elegant, 3 bedroom, stone clad residence; a thoughtfully separate 2 bedroom stone clad guest cottage; a Hot Spring Spa; a beach with a palapa; a new 120 ft. swim dock; a garage; a desal plant that makes 2,000 gallons per day; and work shop.
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Virgin Islands in Photography on Display at Local Museum
January 14th, 2009 7:03 AM
Virgin Islands in Photography on Display at Local Museum
 
 
An exhibition titled Virgin Islands in Photography is now on display at the Lower Estate Sugar Works. It features a combination of scenic photographs, some dating as far back as the 1970’s. It is hoped that residents and visitors alike who view the exhibits will develop a greater appreciation for the geography, environment and cultural history of the Virgin Islands.

The exhibition will remain on display in the Cosmopolitan Hall of the Lower Estate Sugar Works until January 20. The museum, located across from the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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An exhibition titled Virgin Islands in Photography is now on display at the Lower Estate Sugar Works. It features a combination of scenic photographs, some dating as far back as the 1970’s. It is hoped that residents and visitors alike who view the exhibits will develop a greater appreciation for the geography, environment and cultural history of the Virgin Islands.

The exhibition will remain on display in the Cosmopolitan Hall of the Lower Estate Sugar Works until January 20. The museum, located across from the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Virgin Islands in Photography on Display at Local Museum
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An exhibition titled Virgin Islands in Photography is now on display at the Lower Estate Sugar Works. It features a combination of scenic photographs, some dating as far back as the 1970’s. It is hoped that residents and visitors alike who view the exhibits will develop a greater appreciation for the geography, environment and cultural history of the Virgin Islands.

The exhibition will remain on display in the Cosmopolitan Hall of the Lower Estate Sugar Works until January 20. The museum, located across from the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Virgin Islands in Photography on Display at Local Museum
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An exhibition titled Virgin Islands in Photography is now on display at the Lower Estate Sugar Works. It features a combination of scenic photographs, some dating as far back as the 1970’s. It is hoped that residents and visitors alike who view the exhibits will develop a greater appreciation for the geography, environment and cultural history of the Virgin Islands.

The exhibition will remain on display in the Cosmopolitan Hall of the Lower Estate Sugar Works until January 20. The museum, located across from the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Wondering about what is happening in British Virgin Islands real estate?
January 14th, 2009 6:50 AM

It is January 2009, and the BVI is as busy as I have ever seen it in 30 years, with buyers looking for their Caribbean dream home.

British Virgin Island real estate has held it value over time.  This may be the reason the buyers are here and signing Letters of Intent.

The BVI banks are lending and you can get fixed mortgages!

The Non Belonger Land Holding Licenses are going thru faster than ever.

Services like cell phones and fast internet connections are high quality and there are fine food and wine stores to keep you happy.

As always available BVI properties for sale are limited owing to the small size of our community, but there are super opportunities for the buyers.  Some owners have dropped their prices and some have raised theirs.  Go to our website and see for yourself.  www.islandrealestatebvi.com

Be sure to see all the properties in Virgin Gorda, Great Camanoe, Tortola and Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.

Perhaps 2009 is the year you will treat yourself and family to a home in the Caribbean.

All the best for the New Year.  -Pam

 

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Coastal safety for beach lovers
January 14th, 2009 5:54 AM
Coastal safety for beach lovers

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The Conservation and Fisheries Department continues to ensure that visitors and residents feel more secure when they are using the various beaches in the territory.

The department is continuing to recruit beach safety officers and lifeguards to protect residents and visitors who are enjoying the territories beaches.

The department is currently organizing a programme aimed at recruiting local beach safety officers.

Marine Biologist at the Conservation and Fisheries Department - Mervin Hastings says the department started a lifeguard programme in the territory a few years ago and they have been trying to recruit local persons to be part of this programme.

Mr Hastings said the department is now involved in a recruitment programme for interested persons in the community who want to become a beach safety officer and eventually a qualified lifeguard in the BVI.

"What that involves is the first stage is the beach safety officer which there is a minimum qualification which they need to have - swimming is definitely a priority - you have to swim for at least 400 metres in 9 to 10 minutes and to become a lifeguard you must be able to swim the same 400 metres in under 8 minutes, but we will be training you to hopefully top that time," Hastings said.

Hastings also said persons must know basic CPR procedures because if a rescue is done at sea, once the lifeguard brings that person to the shoreline, it is the responsibility of the beach safety officer to assist or basically take over the responsibilities of resuscitating that patient.

According to Hastings, the Conservation and Fisheries have decided to expand on this programme because of the number of problems experienced at beaches over the years.

"Over the past 10 to 20 years, you have an average of between 5 and 7 drownings deaths in the BVI so it has become a priority that we have better safety on our beaches", Hastings said.

He said the beach safety and lifeguards will be stationed at the different beaches in the territory.

"Currently the lifeguards and the beach safety officers that we have now are stationed at Cane Garden and Josiah's Bay because there are a lot of tourists and locals that go to Cane Garden Bay and Josiah's Bay because its one of the most dangerous beaches with the high surf and current as well", he said.

Hastings said the response to the programme has been positive so far.

"I think it has been very positive, the vendors at Cane Garden Bay have actually commented on the programme, they have actually given their appreciation and welcomed us into the community and even Josiah's Bay, Niomi Turnbull who is there, is always calling us expressing appreciation that the lifeguards are there now and there have been no drownings at these beaches and they have actually done several rescues since they have been on the beaches," Hastings said.

He said it will take about one year to train someone from a beach safety officer to a qualified lifeguard.

He noted that on becoming a qualified lifeguard, these persons will be properly identified when they are stationed at the various beaches.

Hastings said the territory currently has 4 registered lifeguards but they are not BV Islanders.

He said it's the vision of the Conservation and Fisheries Department to have all local beach safety officers and lifeguards on the beaches in the future.

He said persons interested in becoming beach safety officers can contact the department at 494 - 3429 or extension 5555 or 5551.

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Just Listed! Belmont Park Lot West End Land, Tortola,
January 9th, 2009 7:46 AM
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Belmont Park Lot
Tortola
West End Land, Tortola,

Beds: 0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 0 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0 Built: 0
 
Land for sale in Belmont Park, above Soper's Hole, West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Has breath taking panoramic Views. Size is 2.9 acres. Gorgeous building site.
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Just Listed! Long Bay Long Bay, Tortola,
November 11th, 2008 11:52 AM
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Long Bay

Long Bay, Tortola,

Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 2.00 Sq. Ft.: 2000.00
Garage: 0 Built: 2005
 
H444-Long Bay, West End, Tortola-"A jewel, in a platinum setting...."
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Just Listed! H566 Long Bay ,
October 30th, 2008 3:49 AM
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H566 Long Bay
H566 Long Bay
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Just Listed! Townhouses Great Mountain, Tortola,
October 30th, 2008 3:46 AM
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Townhouses

Great Mountain, Tortola,

Beds: 2.0 Rooms: 0
Baths: 2.00 Sq. Ft.: 1800.00
Garage: 0 Built: 2007
 
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Just Listed! H565 Great Mountain ,
September 19th, 2008 4:03 AM
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H565 Great Mountain
H565
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Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 3
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 0 Built: 1975
 
H565 Luxury Caribbean 3 bedroom 3 bath residence set above Road Town with tiled pool
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Just Listed! Sea Cows Bay South Central Tortola,
September 16th, 2008 4:09 AM
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Sea Cows Bay

South Central Tortola,

Beds: 4.0 Rooms: 4
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 2750.00
Garage: 0 Built: 2004
 
"H447" Sea Cows Bay 4 Bedroom Family Home- Perched high in the hills near Nanny Cay, this spacious, modern home enjoys fabulous views of Peter Island and Sir Francis Drake Channel.
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Just Listed! H406 MacNamara, Tortola Road Town, Tortola,
September 16th, 2008 3:22 AM
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H406 MacNamara, Tortola
H406
Road Town, Tortola,

Beds: 3.0 Rooms: 3
Baths: 3.00 Sq. Ft.: 0
Garage: 1.0 Built: 2000
 
H406 Luxury 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home with a 1 bedroom apt. below fully equipped. Overlooking town, with marvelous views. Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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Just Listed! H550 Spy Glass Hill West End,
September 2nd, 2008 7:12 AM
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H550 Spy Glass Hill
H550
West End,

Beds: 2.0 Rooms: 2
Baths: 2.00 Sq. Ft.: 1200.00
Garage: 0 Built: 1991
 
Special 2 bedroom, 2 bath home located at Spy Glass Hill, near great beaches and restaurants. Built and designed for Caribbean Living at its best!
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Just Listed! H561 Rough Point Rough Point, Tortola,
September 1st, 2008 3:33 AM
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H561 Rough Point
H561
Rough Point, Tortola,

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Garage: 0 Built: 0
 
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