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Original Willy T sunk @ Key Bay, Peter Island
KEY BAY, Peter Island, VI- The original William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, which was destroyed by Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 was on August 7, 2019 sunk at Key Bay off Peter Island where it will become a dive site.
‘Willy T’ to return to ‘The Bight' off Norman Island
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After over a year of being booted from its original location at The Bight off Norman Island and then kicked from its new location, Great Harbour, Peter Island, the legendary vessel that has a huge local and international following, the William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, will be returning to The Bight.
Plans for Norman Island transformation taking shape
NORMAN ISLAND, VI - Plans which would see Norman Island in the Virgin Islands (VI), transformed from an island with merely two small beach front restaurants to having a full-fledged resort is beginning to take shape.
Out! 'Willy T' must leave Peter Island Harbour by December 30, 2018
PETER ISLAND, VI - Months after William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’—a floating restaurant and bar—owned by Ms Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands, with her husband Ewan C. Anderson, who manage the business was forced from ‘The Bight,’ off Norman Island, they will have to move again.
Willy T hoping to open this weekend; still dealing with bureaucracy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was the pressure of the public, civil society and the media that forced the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime to hold a meeting on May 14, 2018 with the owners of the famous William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, a floating restaurant and bar, owned by Mrs Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands while her husband Ewan C. Anderson manages the business.
Finally! Willy T has a home after being chased out by Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was the pressure of the public, civil society and the media that forced the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime to hold a meeting yesterday May 14, 2018 with the owners of the famous William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, a floating restaurant and bar, owned by Mrs Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands. Her husband Ewan C. Anderson is the manager of the business.
NDP fires back @ Willy T; Cease & Desist letter; Gov't lied about license
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In an unusual move, when the Territory needs business to kick start the broken economy following two category 5 Hurricanes, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) led administration is fighting with local businesses and pushing them away.
No home for Willy T! Gov't denies anchorage @ Norman Island
NORMAN ISLAND, VI– One of the territory’s main tourist attractions, Willy T, a floating restaurant and bar, is being kicked out of its usual location.
Willy T floating restaurant & bar boat destroyed by Hurricane Irma
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- Willy T, one of the Territory's premiere tourist attractions- a floating boat that is also a bar and restaurant moored for years close to The Bight near Norman Island- in the Virgin Islands, was beached by Hurricane Irma in September 2017.
Gov’t accuses ‘Willy T’ of illegal waste disposal
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- Many residents and visitors still enjoy the popular floating boat that is a bar and restaurant at sea close to The Bight near Norman Island, in the Virgin Islands.