A sweet Taste of Tortola

Several patrons gathered at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday, June 15, as the BVI Tourist Board showcased the island’s cuisine through culinary businesses at this year’s Taste of Tortola.

Vendors from both new and established restaurants participated in this event, which forms part of the BVI Food Fete 2024. Adorned in white attire, patrons came out to sample the island’s sweet and savoury dishes, also getting a taste of some good entertainment. Taste of Tortola was the first of many events for this year’s BVI Food Fete, and according to BVI Tourism Board Director Clive McCoy, the turnout was very pleasing. McCoy stated that the proceeds from Saturday’s event will go to a top tourism student in the BVI and to encourage greater interest in the field.

“Competition in the tourism sphere is getting tougher every year; we can no longer depend solely on the sun, sand, and sea to attract people to the territory. We decided to showcase our culinary offerings and prowess,” McCoy said. “Tourism is everybody’s business,” he added.