The BVI Beacon After a tough year, Virgin Islands greets 2021 On New Yearâs Eve, some worked, some prayed, some partied, and some simply enjoyed the comfort of their own homes. The Virgin Islands rang in the New Year in many … Foxyâs Tamarind Bar typically hosts the territoryâs biggest party on New Yearâs Eve, annually attracting thousands of attendees. This year the party was dramatically downsized, and only about 100 people enjoyed a relatively quiet evening at the Jost Van Dyke establishment. (Photo: CLAIRE SHEFCHIK) On New Yearâs Eve, some worked, some prayed, some partied, and some simply enjoyed the comfort of their own homes. The Virgin Islands rang in the New Year in many different ways, but the consensus was clear: 2021 was welcomed.