British Virgin Islands

Some of the key events about British Virgin Islands

• 1672

  The first permanent European settlement was established on Tortola
• 1834

  Slavery was abolished in the British Virgin Islands
• 1834

  Slavery was abolished in the British Virgin Islands
• 1867

  A severe hurricane devastated the islands, causing significant damage
• 1916

  The islands were hit by a major earthquake and tsunami, resulting in widespread destruction
• 1924

  A severe drought led to crop failures and economic hardship
• 1950

  The first luxury resort, Little Dix Bay, opened on Virgin Gorda
• 1960

  Hurricane Donna caused extensive damage to the islands
• 1967

  The British Virgin Islands achieved the status of an associated state
• 1977

  The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission was established
• 1984

  The British Virgin Islands National Parks Trust was founded
• 1989

  Hurricane Hugo struck the British Virgin Islands, causing widespread destruction
• 1990

  The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College was established
• 1995

  Hurricane Luis and Hurricane Marilyn hit the islands in quick succession, causing significant damage
• 2004

  The British Virgin Islands became an associate member of CARICOM
• 2007

  The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda was designated a national monument
• 2008

  The global financial crisis negatively impacted the islands' offshore financial services sector
• 2017

  The territory successfully recovered from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Irma
• 2017

  Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic damage to the British Virgin Islands
• 2020

  The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the islands' tourism-dependent economy

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