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Melanie Amaro to be new face of the VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - American-born Virgin Islands singer, who won the first season of The X Factor USA in 2011 Melanie Amaro, is said to be the new face of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Premier: Airport expansion will not happen like tomorrow!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acknowledging that the expansion of the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport will not happen anytime soon, Premier Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith has outlined his Government’s plans to increase effective airlift to the Territory with “positive” discussions being held with airlines for increased and direct flights to the Virgin Islands.
Small property marginalization, burglaries among concerns in tourism industry
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Several issues affecting stakeholders in the Virgin Islands tourism industry were brought to the forefront at a special consultation meeting held this morning January 12, 2012 at the Eileen Parson’s Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.
UPDATE: Premier Smith reveals new TB Board Directors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first reported by Virgin Islands News Online, former National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman Russell Harrigan is the new Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
BVITB: New roads signs to be placed throughout Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Motorists on Tortola will soon have upgraded directional road signs marking which routes to take around the island, a press release from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) stated.
BVITB will be restructured, says Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Boosting the tourism industry is crucial to the newly elect National Democratic Party (NDP) government, and to ensure top results Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith will be evaluating the structure of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Mind-set of people needs to change- TB Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that change, whether positive or negative, has always been difficult for human beings to observe, Chairman of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB)Neil Blyden says it was imperative that the population of the Virgin Islands condition their minds to sustainable tourism and environmental practices.