Sir Barnson unveils Nicker Belle

Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of luxury retreats, announces a new girl in town, Necker Belle – a magnificent 32 metre (105 foot) catamaran.  Take note, she’s one fast lady, effortlessly reaching a top cruising speed of 20 knots!

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Natural Resources Minister leads energy delegation to Europe

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Omar W. Hodge left the Territory Tuesday as head of a delegation to Europe to aid in developing the BVI’s energy policy.

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Local resort plans wind generation

Peter Island has announced plans for the purchase and installation of two (2) 250 kW wind turbines on a southeast facing ridge of the small, mostly resort-occupied British Virgin Island located 5 miles south of Tortola, BVI.

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Be resolute in Climate Change Negotiations, CARICOM Secretary-General

The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, His Excellency Edwin Carrington, on Tuesday, told some of the Region’s negotiators and policy makers to be resolute and vigilant in their positions for a New Climate Change Agreement.

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CANOC to meet here

The BVI Olympic Committee is facilitating the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Executive Committee meeting, which is being held here, September 18-20.
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