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No Disney cruise ships to VI until after June 2018!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was on December 4, 2017 that Disney Cruise Line announced to its booked customers that they will be returning to the Eastern Caribbean, but will skip calls to the [British] Virgin Islands, a story first reported by this news site.
Two cruise ships in port today; Taxi drivers 'thankful & hopeful'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Every time a cruise ship docks in the Virgin Islands it is a welcomed sight, as the vessels were missing for months after hurricanes Irma and Maria assaulted the Virgin Islands in September.
Over 25 cruise ships will berth in STT in November
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — More than 25 cruise ship calls are scheduled for St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) in November, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Crafts Alive is dead!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Mark (Hon Mark H. Vanterpool), he don’t do nothing for us. All that comes out of his mouth is Tortola Pier Park. Nothing about Crafts Alive,” an expression of frustration from Crafts Alive stall holder Irma Smith.
‘C.B. Romney should be honoured’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro wants the powers that be to name something after the late former Chief Minister Cyril B. Romney given the many contributions that he has made to the tourism and financial services sectors.
‘We are at a disadvantage’ - Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Julio Sam Henry believes that residents of the Virgin Islands, particularly those involved in the business of the cruise industry, are now at a disadvantage following the signing of berthing agreements between the government and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) and Disney Cruise Lines (DCL).
‘It would be a shame if port calls to VI are discontinued’- CCL Captain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid the controversy surrounding the cancellation of port calls to the VI for the latter part of 2014 and beyond by Carnival Cruise Line and berthing rights negotiations by Government with Disney Cruise Line (DCL) and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Captain of the Carnival Conquest, Francesco La Fauci, has commented that it would be a shame if Carnival Cruise Line stops coming to the Virgin Islands.
Culture Minister throws out challenge for new tourism approach
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has announced that there is a need for alliances to be formed with persons within the community and persons selling items at the Crafts Alive Village in an effort to boost their economic situation. He also felt the same situation should apply to tourism efforts across the Territory.
Should the VI purchase its own cruise ship?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands purchasing its own cruise ship was suggested during the radio programme “Umoja”, which was aired last evening December 15, 2011.
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