Posts Tagged “bvi”
Dec
25
2011
Oct
17
2011
Turtle Hunting in the British Virgin IslandsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, green turtle, hawksbill, leatherback, turtle hunting, turtle season
Nonetheless, the illegal poaching of turtles continues to some degree and some nations like the British Virgin Islands have established a legal season for hunting turtles for subsistence purposes. In the BVI turtles are used primarily for their shells as decorations, while their meat is consumed mostly by indigenous islanders. Turtle season In the BVI runs from December 1 through March 31 and allows for the harvesting of both Hawksbill and Green Turtles, but hunting Loggerhead or Leatherback turtles is prohibited and the collection of turtle eggs is banned. The hunting, storage, and slaughtering of turtles is a cruel business and in today’s modern Caribbean where turtles serve better as tourist attractions than for decorations or dinner, many people would like to see Turtle hunting completely prohibited. A Facebook group has been established to try to End Sea Turtle Hunting Season in the British Virgin Islands BVI Law Concerning Turtles (a) disturb, remove from the fishery waters, expose for sale, sell, purchase or have in his possession any turtle’s eggs;
Aug
15
2011
Photo of the Day: Sandy Cay RainbowPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, Caneel Bay, laurance rockefeller, Sandy Cay, St. JohnLaurance S. Rockefeller purchased Sandy Cay in the 1950s, around the same time as his purchases of vast tracts of land on St. John. On St. John, Rockefeller turned this land, with the exception of the coastal area and beaches from Salomon to Hawksnest Bays, over to the National Park. The land that he kept was developed and eventually became the exclusive Caneel Bay Plantation, managed by Rock resorts. (The word “Plantation” was later changed to “Resort” probably because of its inherent political incorrectness.) Meanwhile Rockefeller managed Sandy Cay creating his own little botanical garden. For many years the man on the ground there, doing much of the actual work, clean up, trimming and planting was Jost Van Dyke’s own “Nippy,” who to this day maintains a small business selling his wares to captains, crews and passengers of visiting yachts from his little dinghy “the traveling salesman.” On May 1, 2008 Sandy Cay was transferred from the Rockefeller’s estate to the government of the British Virgin Islands and the island is now managed by the BVI National Parks Trust. Rats were eliminated from the island in 2002 and in 2010 moorings were placed off the beach on the west side of the islands. The above photo is an outtake from a photo shoot on Sandy Cay around 1996, when I filled in for the “old” male model, who didn’t make it down for the shoot.
Aug
11
2011
Caribbean FlamingoPosted by gerald in St. John Day Trips and Excursions, tags: brias creek, British Virgin Islands, bvi, Caribbean flamingo, flamingo, virgin gordaThis colorful flamingo lives all by itself on a pond at Brias Creek, on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Because of its size, my guess is that it came from Anegada as the Necker Island flamingos appear to be smaller than than those from Anegada. Apparently it has been on Virgin Gorda for some time now, living a solitary existence, which is unusual as flamingos are generally highly social birds and live in large flocks. An outcast? A loner? Can’t find its way back home? I’ve also posted a series of photos of the flamingo in flight.
Apr
10
2011
St. John News and HappeningsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, Jost Van Dyke, Sambacombo, St. John, St. John Music, Virgin Islands, white bayVirgin Islands Photo of the Day
St. John Music Schedule, Sunday April 10 Aqua Bistro – Lauren Jones – 3:30 – 6:30 – 776-5336 A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Mar
15
2011
St. John News & HappeningsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, marina cay, st john. st john film society, St. John Music, virgin gorda, Virgin IslandsVirgin Islands Photo of the Day:
St. John US Virgin Islands (USVI) Tuesday, March 15: “The Ides of March” St. John News: The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture announces “V.I. Agriculture: Your Food – Your Farmer.” Reminder: St. John Music Schedule Tuesday March 15 Castaways – Steve & Friends – 7:30 – 777-3316 A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm. More Love City News:
Mar
10
2011
St. John News & HappeningsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: Banana Deck, British Virgin Islands, bvi, Castaways, Cruz Bay Prime, friends of the virgin islands national park, High Tide, Inn at Tamarind Court, Island Blues, James Cobb, Justin Todman, Lemuel Callwood, Mark Wallace, miss lucy's, Morgan's Mango, Ocean Grill, Rascio Steel Pan, Red Carpet Rats, salt island, Skinny Legs, Skinnylegs, St. John, St. Thomas, Steven Sloan, Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers, tyre palm brooms, Virgin Islands, westinVirgin Islands Photo of the Day Press Release Tyre Palm Boom-Making Demonstration Mr. Justin’s crafts will be available, on limited basis, at the Friends of VI National Park Store. Additionally, he has indicated his willingness to teach those interested to learn this dying art of our West Indian Contact: Cid Hamling at Connections for potential classes Note: Tyre Palm brooms should be of great interest to wedding planners, and those who value our culture. St. John Music Schedule Thursday March 10 Banana Deck – Steel Pan by Lemuel Callwood – 6:00 – 9:00 – 693-5055 A word of caution: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Feb
21
2011
St. John News and HappeningsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, great harbour, Jost Van Dyke, jvd, St. John Music, Virgin IslandsVirgin Islands Photo’s From the Archives Live Music on St. John Monday, February 21 High Tide – Steven Sloan – 7:00 – 10:00 – 714-6169 A word of caution to my visitors: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Feb
20
2011
St. John News and HappeningsPosted by gerald in Life on St. John USVI, tags: abes, British Virgin Islands, bvi, Jost Van Dyke, jvd, litle harbour, st john. st john musicVirgin Islands Photo of the Day Dining out in the Virgin Islands can be a very unique and rewarding experience.The above photo is “Abes” restaurant on Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. A little “Off the Beaten Track,” but probably the best conch and lobster in the Virgin Islands. Live Music on St. John Sunday, February 20 Aqua Bistro – Lauren – 3:30 – 6:30 – 776-5336 A word of caution to my visitors: I’m doing the best I can to present an accurate music schedule, but to be sure, it would be a great idea to call the restaurant or bar beforehand to confirm.
Jul
28
2010
Soggy Dollar Bar 40th Anniversary Party: More VideosPosted by gerald in St. John Day Trips and Excursions, tags: British Virgin Islands, bvi, Jost Van Dyke, jvd, soggy dollar bar, white baySandcastle Hotel, White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands More Soggy Dollar Bar 40th Anniversary Party videos: Lets Have a Party Conga Line
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