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BVI Airways Ad @ RT Ferry Terminal a slap in the face- Ferry Operator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ferry owners and operators in the Virgin Islands who provide sea transportation services between the Virgin Islands (VI) and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are still crying foul over the Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s Administration injection of some $7 million in a bankrupt BVI Airways in exchange for direct flights between Miami, Florida and Beef Island’s Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
No ferries or boats being hired at this point– Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although all alternatives for an ‘optimal’ ferry service are currently being explored, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, no ferries or boats are being engaged at this point to alleviate the travelling woes of the public as was previously indicated.
Exclusive: Actions by NDP Govt will kill local ferries – Ira Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Owner and Operator of Smith’s Ferry Services, Mr Ira L. Smith, said if reports suggesting that government would subsidise an overseas ferry company through a lease in direct competition with local operators is true, then it will result in all of the local ferry businesses being forced to close shop.
Ferry operators blast alleged secret government deals!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A series of damning revelations have emerged about negotiations between local ferry operators and government representatives. Virgin Islands News Online was made aware of this alleged development by a highly placed source closely affiliated with the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government.