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‘Our grandchildren & great-grandchildren will thank us for expanding’ runway- Premier Dr Wheatley
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Tasked with extending the airport runway on Beef Island, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been making initial moves to achieve this mandate publicly given to him by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) back in June 2023.
New era! WINAIR acquires 2 ATR aircraft
SIMPSON BAY, St Maarten – Winward Islands Airways International (WINAIR), which services the region, including the [British] Virgin Islands, has announced the acquisition of two (2) ATR 42-500 series aircraft, one of which will fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
VIP Gov't in discussion for return of American Airlines to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Notwithstanding the challenges that plague the territory’s aviation industry, such as the need for an updated, longer runway, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been in discussion regarding the return of American Airlines to the Virgin Islands.
'Absolutely necessary' to expand Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park- Vance M. Lewis
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP), Mr Vance M. Lewis is calling for more units at the park, adding that despite the coronavirus pandemic entrepreneurs are desirous of conducting business at the facility.
Fire & Rescue 2012 report highlights lack of legislation & old equipment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 2012 report of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service detailed a number of challenges faced in the year under review and called on the authorities to address these so that the Service would not be held back in carrying out its functions.
UPDATE: Nanny Cay expansion gets started in September
SEA COWS’ BAY, Tortola, VI - “What this says is that we are renewing our confidence in the BVI as a destination. It’s a very substantial investment for us. We have great faith in the BVI for the future and I hope that I continue to be a property owner here for many years to come” said Chairman and Principal Shareholder of Nanny Cay Mr Cameron McColl.
J. R. O’Neal Botanic Garden expansion must go forward– Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering has insisted that the expansion of the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Garden must go forward despite the fact that sources of funding and a definite plan of action has not yet taken shape.
Maria's by the Sea dedicates multi-million dollar expansion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was an evening of much pomp and ceremony although the brains behind the start-up and growth of Maria's by the Sea stayed in the background and allowed their children to face the large gathering of Government officials, associates, friends and relatives for the dedication of the new wing of the hotel on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Construction of runway extension to begin early 2013 – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Construction for the extension of the runaway at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport is set to begin early 2013, with the Governments of Canada and China among the entities that have expressed interest to carry out the works.
Debt incurred for airport expansion will be paid by airport- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Supporting the need for the runway at the Terrence B. International Airport at Beef Island to be extended, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. D. Orlando Smith OBE said the expansion project would pay for itself through an improved fee structure at the airport.
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