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Our contributors:

Hailing from London, UK, Stephen graduated with a BA English Literature degree at the University of Southampton in 2007. He works as a freelance editor and can be found here: https://stephenlesliefrance.com/


Latest posts by Stephen Leslie France, Editor (see all)
- Air Time! - November 10, 2018
- Heart of Gold - November 10, 2018
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! – the Editor - November 10, 2018
- Racing with Palmira - October 17, 2018
- Architecture Special! – From the Editor - October 17, 2018
Lauren Charley
Writer at aLookingGlass
Lauren graduated with an Honours B.A. in Media Studies from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. She has worked as a feature magazine writer, where many of her stories pertained to events, people, activities, and places in popular tourist destinations.
Latest posts by Lauren Charley (see all)
- DataLinker – An Innovation to Change Sailing Forever - March 30, 2016
- Caribbean’s Contemporary Man w/ Marco’s Men’s Clothier - March 30, 2016
- Weekend at White Bay - February 26, 2016
- Cocktails, music, and a vibe that says PASSION - February 26, 2016
- Kokomo – Living the Life by the Sea - February 26, 2016

Bonnie Dougall
Principal at Dougall Real Estate BVI
Bonnie has been a property owner and BVI resident since the mid 1980’s and in real estate since 1980. The views expressed in her BVI Property Forum column are exclusively her own and may not represent the view points of the Virgin Islands Property and Yacht magazine.


Latest posts by Bonnie Dougall (see all)
- The Final BVI Property Guide Tips - April 1, 2015
- The ‘MUST-KNOWS’ about Buying and Selling BVI Property - March 1, 2015
- Everything You Need To Know About BVI Property Purchase - January 21, 2015
- The Ultimate Quick-Stop Guide to BVI Property Purchase - November 25, 2014

Brian Duff, Broker - BVI Yacht Sales
With experience from owning a variety of yachts, sailing on almost every type of boat out there, and accumulating many thousands of miles on the race course or cruising, Brian has worked in the yacht industry for 18 years. He has an intricate knowledge of yachts and he applies this to help his clients fully understand the boats he sells.

Latest posts by Brian Duff, Broker - BVI Yacht Sales (see all)
- 5 Reasons Why Bareboating is Best - October 31, 2014
- The Best Season for Sailing - June 2, 2014
- You think it’s all over? - May 1, 2014
- Ideas for Sailing Season’s End - May 1, 2014
- BVI’s 5 Most Expensive Yachts Sold this Season - March 18, 2014

Chris Smith
Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker BVI
Chris arrived in the BVI in 1992 to work for Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island. After several great years on Necker, Chris moved to Virgin Gorda and became involved in real estate sales and development, and vacation villa rentals and management as managing broker of Coldwell Banker.


Latest posts by Chris Smith (see all)
- Finding the Right Home and Property Purchase - January 29, 2018
- Ventana – Contemporary Style at the Beach - June 18, 2017
- Outer Banks – Stylish luxury on the water - April 23, 2017
- St Bernard’s Hill House – Luxurious hilltop estate - March 29, 2017
- Stowaway – Function with fruitful finesse - February 27, 2017

David A Gill, Marketing and Design Director - DGLifestyles.com
David A. Gill is the owner and Managing Director of Image Marketing Agency Limited and DGLifestyles.com. With over fifteen years of Marketing and Architectural Design experience, Mr. Gill continues to be a leader and change-agent in his industry.

Latest posts by David A Gill, Marketing and Design Director - DGLifestyles.com (see all)
- The Cost of Building Your Home - November 28, 2013
- 9 Nifty Tips to Increase the Value of Your BVI Property - November 5, 2013
- Eco Friendly Lighting in BVI Architectural Design - October 10, 2013
- A Challenging Commercial Architectural Design Project - August 26, 2013

Edward Childs, Director - Smiths Gore
Edward joined Smiths Gore in 1990 having trained with Savills in London in commercial property surveying. Edward established the commercial department at Smiths Gore and was instrumental in expanding the firm’s presence in the Caribbean region. He offers consulting to island and estate owners for establishing highest and best use development, based on the private island market in the Caribbean.

Latest posts by Edward Childs, Director - Smiths Gore (see all)
- The 2014 Optimism in the BVI Market - August 9, 2014
- “It’s Getting Better!” - March 17, 2014
- The BVI North Sound Success Story - February 3, 2014
- 7 Insider Facts You Wouldn’t Know About the Recession Impact on BVI Property Sales - November 27, 2013
- The Economics of Villa Rentals - October 30, 2013

Geoff Brooks, Curator - Virgin Islands Maritime Museum
Geoffrey is the curator of the Virgin Islands Maritime Museum. He pioneers and takes part in many of the initiatives related to the traditional art of sloop building.

Latest posts by Geoff Brooks, Curator - Virgin Islands Maritime Museum (see all)
- The Sloop Restoration Continues! - November 10, 2018
- Myths, Legends, and the Truth Revealed - September 21, 2018
- Saltfish, Slavery, and the Canadian Maritimes - August 9, 2018
- Passing the Torch - July 20, 2018
- For the Love of Elsa Goveia - July 27, 2017

Kelly is a psychotherapist, professional blogger at The Yummy Mummy Club, writer and speaker. She specialises in psychology and counselling with a passion for facilitating healthy relationships through her writing and counselling practice.

Latest posts by Kelly Bos, Therapist - 5 Doctors Medical and Wellness Services (see all)
- The Pack List and ‘Must-Sees’ for a Family Sailing Adventure - March 2, 2015
- Girls take a Grand BVI Charter Boat - October 31, 2013
Sarah Sweeney
Latest posts by Sarah Sweeney (see all)
- 5 of the Strangest Attractions in the Caribbean - July 24, 2015
Sara Sherman is a former St. Thomas resident and the editor of Virgin Islands Property & Yacht.
Latest posts by Sara Sherman (see all)
- A Fresh Start - December 5, 2019
- Cooper Island Bliss - December 5, 2019
- Design on Holiday - November 4, 2019
- Secret Garden - November 4, 2019
- The Perfect Day - November 4, 2019

Lauren is a crewed yacht charter broker based on St. Thomas, USVI. Working in the industry since 2004 and sailing over 8,000 nautical miles to date, Lauren now heads Caribbean Yachts International. www.CYIcharters.com

Latest posts by Lauren Hodgins (see all)
- Don’t Rock The Boat - May 1, 2019
- Small Galley, Big Talent - April 10, 2019
- Fishing in the Bountiful BVI - February 20, 2019
- Best in Show - February 4, 2019
- A Sea Captain’s Life – Part II - November 10, 2018