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UPDATE: Carnival Cruise Lines to make port calls up to June 2014- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has allayed fears that Carnival Cruise Lines has cancelled calls to the Virgin Islands for the remainder of the year and 2014.
What happened to approx. $15M at BVI Ports Authority?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the many questions posed in the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Second House of Assembly today October 14, 2013 by the Third District Representative, Hon. Julian Fraser RA and still wanting of a full answer is to account for millions of dollars expended by the BVI Ports Authority over the last few years.
Gov’t may have to fork out $1.7M for severing ties with TPP- Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool has indicated that the Virgin Islands Government may have to expend a maximum of $1.7M for severing ties with Tortola Pier Partners(TPP).
Gov’t addressing RT infrastructure for cruise visitors – Dr. Titley-O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government is reportedly in the process of addressing the infrastructural needs required to address the influx of passengers expected once the cruise ship pier has been extended in Road Town.
UPDATE: ‘Al’ Henley still not on the job at Ports Authority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online from its many sources within the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government is that the designee Deputy Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Alfred 'Al' Henley, is still not on the job.
More perks for Ports Mang. Director Claude Skelton-Cline?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Drivers on the main island of Tortola risk being towed at owners own expense, if they park in Road Town on the waterfront in a recently reserved parking spot for the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Claude Skelton-Cline.
UPDATE: MCW Minister objects to package increase for BVIPA Managing Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As Minister for Communications and Works I wish to advise that I am not prepared to take the resolution to increase the re-numeration package for the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director to Cabinet,” were the emphatic words of Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool today March 15, 2013.
Disgruntlement over pending increase in mooring fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Some owners of seabed licenses (moorings) are taking issue the increase in fees to be instituted soon. Some claim the action is untimely and while a relatively advanced notice was given, there should have been some consultation first.
Big ship on the ocean! No need for commotion!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI – Indeed it was a strange sighting for residents of the Cane Garden Bay and nearby community two nights ago when a large ship was seen anchored off shore between Cane Garden Bay and Brewer’s Bay.
Cruise ship pier project is not a loan – Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since the public announcement on June 27, 2012 of the $75 million project to develop the Road Town cruise ship pier and its surroundings, there have been numerous concerns raised by residents regarding the foreign investment in the project and the likelihood of it being a burden on the Virgin Islands.
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