New Beach in the Making.    Brandyvine Bay, Tortola has a long history.   Not only for the people of the area but as far away as Belle Vue and beyond.    Click here for More...

Portrait Galley of Brandyvine Bay Restoration    The restoration of Brandyvine Bay Beach is a   very worthwhile project.   Mr. Burt Lettsome, Chief Conservation Officer and the Government deserves praise for undertaking this project.

BVI Stamp CatalogueWins Vermeil Medal at Bangkok2003    The Specialised Stamp Catalogue of the British Virgin Islands 1787-2001, A Publication of the Millennium Project Committee - Government of the Virgin Islands (UK)in conjunction with the British Virgin Islands Philatelic Society has won a Vermeil(the closest rank to gold) at the World Stamp Exhibition Bangkok 2003 held at Impact Convention Center(Bangkok, Thailand) October 4-13.This Publication is a labour of love.   The BVI Review wish to extend hartiest congratulations to the Editor,Mr.Giorgio Migliavacca, The Milleninm Committee on receiving this well deserved accolade. Click here for More...

Actspectation Victorious in the Mother of all Races    This day shall go down in BVI-USVI Horse Racing History. The day-4th October,2003- Actspectation came face to face with his enemies(Man and Beasts and perhaps demons too)and defeated them all.For fans...this was the thriller in the Virgins; for his enemies...deep wounds and heavy loss.   There will never be another day like this.   Redemption,yes!!! Sweet redemption for Letty and Bob Hodge despite the other events of the weekend. Click here for More...

Actspectation seen here being assembled for the Mother of all Races -The Tri-island Championship    The three champions from Tortola, St. Thomas and St. Croix -Actspectation, Hezacateye and Harts At Risk respectively - being assembled   in front of the reviewing stands before the race.

Actspectation being escorted back to the stable to have loose shoe refitted    After assembling in front of the stands to begin the race, it was discovered that a loose shoe needed replacing. hence, all three horses were returned to their respective stables .

Pictoral of Action and Celebrations at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack Sunday,4th October.2003.    More scenes captured by The BVI Review roving photographer.

That's a Hard Act to Follow - in more ways than one    Actspectation Fans show their appreciation in words and deeds.

The Day that Actspectation Made    The crowd at this race track was here see one race only - the feature race with Actspectation, Hezacateye and Hearts At Risk.   Any other race was icing on the cake

National Democratic Party Marches to Victory over the Incumbent Virgin Island Party after a pitched battle during the past few months.    The National Democratic Party came out Victorious after a pitched battle with the incumbent Virgin Islands Party.(Dr.The Hon. Orlando Smith -new Chief Minister- seen at right in picture with NDP Chairman Russel Harrigan (left) and Hon. Lioyd Black - centre)   Every tool was used in this War. During the last days the Gloves were off and concerns were expressed in many quarters regarding the possible effects on the society.   Prayers of healing were heard even at the close of National Democratic Party (NDP) Youth Rally on Sunday Evening. Click here for More...

Mr. Michael Rolle is New Managing Director of Scotia Bank(British Virgin Islands)Limited    The Longest serving Manager(now Managing Director) of Scotia Bank, Mr.Terry Bell was   promoted to Vice President in charge of operations in South Korea .   He has been succeeded by Mr. Michael'Mike' Rolle from the Bahamas. Click here for More...

1 First Bank of Puerto Rico commenced business in mid October and has begun to flex its muscle.    FistBank Puerto Rico purchased the J.P. Morgan Chase branches in the U.S. and British Virgin Island and commenced business   in a serious way. Click here for More...

Traffic Lights System commissioned.    At a commissioning Ceremony held Monday, 4th November, 2002,The Dual Carriageway Traffic lights System was inaugerated by Hon.Julian Fraser, the Minister of Communication and works in the Government of the Virgin Islands. Click here for More...

Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery    His Excellency Governor Thomas Macan(2nd right-seated)looks on while gifts were distributed by A & B Electric Executive,Mr. Pedro Edwards.

Minister of Communication and Works, Hon.Julian Fraser receiving gift at the Commissioning Ceremony for Traffic Lights System    Hon. Julian Fraser, Minister of Communication and works seen here receiving gift from Mr. Pedro Edwards of A & B Electrics- Bahamas, before making remarks during the inaugeral ceremony marking the use of Traffic Lights in the Virgin Islands (British).

Traffic light Commissioning Ceremony Portrait Gallery    Chief Minister Hon. Ralph T.O'neal making remarks at the Traffic Lights Systems   commissioning Ceremony.

Changing of the guards - former Governor Frank Savage (centre) returns to U.K. after serving for four years in the British Virgin Islands.    Governor Savage left for the United Kingdom via Antigua on Saturday,5th October,2002.   This brings to a close his four years tour of duty in the British Virgin Islands. This will not be the last we hear of him as he was invited to work at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as a part time consultant dealing with Overseas Territories matters. He will utilise his experience gained during his tour of duty in both Montserrat and (British) Virgin Islands in his new role. Click here for More...

Hon. R.T. O'neal, Chief Minister, delivers address during Swearing In Ceremony for Governor Macan on Monday, 14th October,2002.    Hon.Ralph T. O'neal delivers his welcome address during Swearing In Ceremony for His Excellency Thomas Townley Macan, the newly appointed Governor. Click here for More...

His Excellency Mr. Thomas Townley Macan delivers response after he was sworn in as Governor at Legislative Council on Monday, 14th October,2002.    Governor Thomas Townley Macan delivers response at Legislative Council after he was sworn in by Justice Suzie d'Auvergne on Monday,14th October,2002. Click here for More...

Portrait Galley of Swearing In Ceremony for His Excellency Thomas T. Macan as Governor.    Dr.the Hon.Orlando Smith ,Leader of the Opposition, seen here delivering welcome address during Governor Macan's Swearing In Ceremony on Monday, 14th October,2002.

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