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VI visitors will not escape police stop & search - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons visiting the Virgin Islands to respect the laws of the territory and allow local law enforcement agencies to do their job.
Close to 38,000 travellers entered VI in recent months
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting the world and travel, just shy of 38,000 travellers entered the Virgin Islands in the past few months, with the bulk of that figure registered as visitors.
National Parks reopen in USVI following hurricanes
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Christiansted National Historic Site and Buck Island Reef National Monument on the island of St Croix, and Trunk Bay Beach at Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St John, US Virgin Islands (USVI) have reopened following lengthy closures because of damage wrought on the parks by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the US Department of Interior (DOI) announced Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
'They are basically adding new fees every minute'- Frequent visitor to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On August 31, 2017, the Government of the Virgin Islands announced in a press release that the implementation of an Environmental and Tourism Levy will take effect today, September 1, 2017. Visitors arriving in the territory via air or by sea will be required to pay a fee of $10.00.
HoA passes $10 Environmental Tax for visitors to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Last week legislators passed another tax bill, this time aimed at visitors and tourists to the Virgin Islands (UK).
VIslanders very hospitable despite negativity- Karl M. Scatliffe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former President of the BVI Taxi Association, Mr Karl M. ‘Dubb’ Scatliffe is giving locals and residents alike two thumbs up for what he says is their hospitality to all despite the daily negativity that exists in the territory.
BVI Diabetes Association sees increased visitors – 2012 report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Diabetes Association reports that since it has moved to the ground floor of the Georges Building at 54 Main Street, visits to the Resource Centre have increased significantly to a point where additional staff is needed to cope with the demand.
Karl Scatliffe to launch new night tours service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Locals and visitors alike will soon be able to access a brand new service which promises to cater to the needs of the night time party goers in and around the Virgin Islands.
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