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‘We are exploring more’ direct flight route options- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Demand for direct flight access to the Virgin Islands (VI) remains high, and the Government of the Virgin Islands is exploring its options.
Cape Air deploys new aircraft to Caribbean
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines recently announced the deployment of its Tecnam P2012 Traveller to the Caribbean market, an aircraft the Hyannis-based company has been operating in the U.S. Northeast and Montana since 2019.
USVI: Lawmakers threaten legal action as Gov. & Lt. Gov. salaries rise
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Tempers and tension flared on Friday as lawmakers learned that controversial pay raises for the governor and lieutenant governor recommended last year would soon be implemented by the Department of Personnel. The raises — which move the governor’s yearly salary from $150,000 to $192,000, and the lieutenant governor’s from $125,000 to $168,000 — will account for retroactive payments dating back to December 2024.
VI's tourism recovery more than numbers; it's evidence of resurgence—Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on May 20, 2025, reported that for the second time in the Territory’s history, visitor arrivals have surpassed the one million mark.
Bids for Prospect Reef Resort Development being evaluated- Premier Wheatley
PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI- The redevelopment of Prospect Reef Resort is moving closer to reality, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said.
‘A whole school’ needed for hospitality training- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— The outspoken social advocate, pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has proposed the development of a dedicated training facility for the hospitality and service sector, calling for joint government and private sector investment to address persistent labour challenges in the Virgin Islands.
$7.25 minimum wage to take effect July 1, 2025- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new minimum wage of $7.25 will take effect in the Virgin Islands from July 1, 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced.
Former Speaker Ingrid A. Moses appointed Acting Chief Registrar of Lands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid A. Moses, has been appointed to act as Chief Registrar of Lands in the Virgin Islands.
Engage UK partners for scaled-down approach to airport expansion— Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— Well-known commentator and social advocate Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a streamlined, United Kingdom-partnered approach to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport expansion project.
Trade missions continue this month to Saint Martin & DR- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will continue its mission to strengthen regional ties as trade missions continue next week.
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