Frequently Asked Questions > The British Virgin Islands (15 entries)
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The temperature averages 84°F in summer and 80°F in winter. During the night, temperatures may drop to around 50°F. The average annual rainfall is 40 inches. Sun bathers should be especially ...
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Dress in most hotels is usually informal at all times. When in town, shoes, shirts and respectable shorts are considered very appropriate - anything more scanty does tend to be frowned ...
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There is no public bus service, but there are many taxis (they have white number plates ) which will take you anywhere on the island. Nanny Cay Taxi Association can be ...
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The islands have no daily newspapers, but three weekly ones, the BVI Standpoint which is published on Wednesday, "The Island Sun" which is published every Friday and "The Beacon" which is ...
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These include local rums; local perfumes "B.V.I. Sunshine"; exquisite figurines "Carina Collection"; genuine local jewelry including black coral at "Flaxcraft", main street; local spices and preserves including the famous guava berry ...
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All three facilities are available in Road Town and all types of motor cars are offered. Please note that a valid BVI driving license is required for hiring motorized transport, which ...
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FirstCaribbean International Bank, FirstBank, Scotiabank and Banco Popular are in Road Town and open weekdays generally closing at 3pm. Nanny Cay has an ATM by the main taxi rank. ...
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The General Post Office in Road Town (Sir Olva Georges Plaza) is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. and on Saturdays until 12:00 noon. You will find post offices ...
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B.V.I. Cable TV provides about 65 channels (two of them in Spanish) and including the three major movie channels, HBO, SHO and MAX. Other channels include CNN, Channel 9, Fox, PBS ...
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United States dollars are the legal tender in the British Virgin Islands.
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Police, Fire or Ambulance; telephone 999 or radio channel 16. The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is a voluntary 24-hour marine service. If possible, try to remain calm and relay ...
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Peebles Hospital is a public hospital with X-ray and surgical facilities. Private X-ray and laboratory facilities are offered by B&F Medical Complex and Medicure Ltd. There are twelve doctors on Tortola ...
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110 volts, 60 cycles per second (60 Hertz).
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The British Virgin Islands Festival is held over two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August. There is entertainment every night with steel bands, fungi and calypso ...
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New Year's Day, Commonwealth Day (2nd Monday in March), Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday in May, Queens Birthday (2nd Monday in June), Territory Day (1st July), Festival period during August, ...