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The island pioneers
Although it has the word British on its name, British Virgin Islands' first inhabitants were not British. Amerindians are actually the islands' pioneers. Based on discovered artifacts, they did not only transferred and died out. Instead they have developed their own ways of surviving, their own version of farming, and fishing. They have also devised homes and rituals which are now huge aspects of the islands' culture.
In came the foreigners
Columbus and his men are the first foreigners on the British Virgin Islands. It was in the year 1943 when he stepped in and marked the end of the Indians. Following them are the Spanish who successfully transmitted diseases and began slavery. These activities killed most of the remaining original settlers. Subsequent to the Spanish people were the pirates whose nationalities were undefined. Then finally, the British came and claimed half of the islands. The Dutch on the other hand, who owns the other half, sold their share.
BVI today
After half of the islands were sold to America, the other half became British territory. They were developed into what their name implies, virgin and reserved. They are quiet getaways and peaceful vacation spots for those who are tired and lonesome, the best cruising spot across the globe.