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VI conducting feasibility study for 'additional cruise pier'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that a feasibility study for an additional cruise pier is being undertaken with plans of making it a reality.
VI gearing up to construct new pier for larger, mega-sized cruise ships - Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced plans to construct a new pier in the territory to accommodate the mega-sized cruise ships.
'H.L. Stoutt is the reason the cruise pier is there today' - Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Committee heading up the commemorative activities to mark the death anniversary of former Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt has called on citizens and residents of the territory to come out to the activities given the great contribution he made to the Virgin Islands and its history.
‘Too much interference in the taxi business!’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Edmund G. Maduro said that there is too much interference in the taxi business and said operators will be placed at a disadvantage with the cruise pier being located in the heart of the city of Road Town.
“We are breaking ground” – Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool continued to hit at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) headed by Opposition VIP Leader Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE when he and several others signed the $30.7ML contract for the moving ahead of the Cruise Pier Development Project.
VIslanders will still look to government for assistance – Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident has argued that despite cries by certain sections of the population against government’s planned pursuit of a $15 guaranteed head tax from Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) passengers, Virgin Islanders will still turn to government in times of need.
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.
Crafts Alive mêlée: Vendors cry of indifferent treatment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Crafts Alive vendors have expressed outrage at the apparent inequality that seems to exist after having been asked to remove from vending at the cruise ship pier area while others seem to boldly continue at the location.
Tortola Port Partners & Gov’t sign HoU for improved tourism product
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tone for immediate discussions regarding the development of the cruise ship pier, the land side and improvements to Road Town has been set with the signing of a Heads of Understanding (HoU) between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Tortola Port Partners Limited.
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