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Tourist arrivals up 75.9% in VI compared to 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first six (6) months of 2019 saw an increase in the arrival of tourists to the Virgin Islands (VI) compared to the same period in 2018, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his recent 2020 Budget Address.
Carnival Sunrise makes first call to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has placed strong emphasis on boosting cruise ship calls to the territory since coming to office in February 2019, and already there have been results to cheer about.
USVI capitalising on 'Carnival' exit from Antigua
VI CONSORTIUM
ST THOMAS, USVI - In a rather drastic move following disagreements between the Antiguan Government, Carnival Cruise Line and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Carnival Cruise Line last week announced that it was removing Antigua from its itinerary, a decision with damaging consequences for the island, as Carnival Cruise Line alone brings 250,000 individuals to Antigua’s shores annually.
Carnival & Royal Caribbean to return to VI- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two major cruise lines-Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean- are slated for a comeback following a three-year pull following a move by the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government to sign preferential berthing agreements with Norwegian and Disney cruise lines.
After being forced out by NDP, Carnival is back!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has announced that Carnival Cruise Line has indicated its willingness to resume business again in the Virgin Islands as government has been in frequent dialogue with them and it was observed that there were miscommunications in the past.
‘It would be a shame if port calls to VI are discontinued’- CCL Captain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid the controversy surrounding the cancellation of port calls to the VI for the latter part of 2014 and beyond by Carnival Cruise Line and berthing rights negotiations by Government with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Captain of the Carnival Conquest, Francesco La Fauci, has commented that it would be a shame if Carnival Cruise Line stops coming to the Virgin Islands.
Premier not talking about Carnival Cruise Line negotiations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “…What I can say is that we are in discussions and my objective is to have them continue to come to the British Virgin Islands.” This was a response given to reporters at a press conference called by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith on November 12, 2013.
Premier in no position to give answers – Sam Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While noting that he is willing to wait for something effective to be done, talk show host, Julio S. Henry believes Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith is currently in no position to provide solutions to the problems facing the territory with the cruise pier debacle.
Is the VI caught in competition war with cruise liners?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As discussion rages on the latest debacle surrounding the cruise pier development project, talk show host Julio Sam Henry is contending that much of the jostling over berthing agreements with the government is simply about competition between cruise liners.
UPDATE: Protest action awaiting police permission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Organisers are currently awaiting feedback from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with regard to whether they will receive permission to proceed with what has now evolved into a protest motorcade on issues related to the economy and current cruise pier development negotiations.
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