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Scrub Island Resort reopens; Little Dix Bay Resort closed until 2019!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Hurricanes Irma and Maria had a devastating impact on the tourism industry, including damaging some of the major resorts across the Territory.
If you do nothing else for BVI, bring direct flights - Morley to Branson
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- There was loud applause and cheers of agreement when Chairwoman of the Miss World Organisation Julia E. Morley challenged British billionaire and Virgin Islands’ Belonger Sir Richard C.N. Branson to bring direct flights to the Virgin Islands.
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.
Cleaning up after Irma
By Dickson Igwe
The following story is on the economics of disaster. Hurricane Irma, a monster Hurricane, struck the Virgin Islands on September 6, 2017. Irma was the strongest hurricane to have visited the Caribbean in recorded history. Its impact on the Virgin Islands meant the worst disaster to visit the Virgin Islands since the 1800s. Irma was the Virgin Islands 911.
Premier Smith defends controversial 'open for business' statement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With many people jobless, homeless, without adequate food and water, the conditions of the roads in a horrible state and many places yet to be properly cleaned up following hurricanes Irma and Maria, there was much criticism when Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) made a statement back in October that the 'BVI is open for business'.
USVI to open for cruise ships Nov. 11, 2017
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Kenneth E. Mapp shared during his Friday evening, October 13, 2017, press briefing what he considered to be a lot of good news, ranging from additional linemen coming into the territory, his talks with congresspeople that went well relative to funding for the USVI, and a surge in cruise calls to the islands following the passage of hurricanes that ravaged multiple Caribbean destinations.
U-turn! Airport expansion needed now to boost tourism- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On previous occasions, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition, was in support of the airport runway extension project at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, being delayed and stated that the Virgin Islands (VI) could not afford such a project; however; during his address at the 2017 Territorial Day celebrations, the Opposition leader, for the first time expressed his support for the airport expansion to start now.
Thanks to Trumpism our people may finally see the light
Alred C. Frett
The rapid Transition from Bad to Worse:
As we leave one month and enter the next there is so much happening that it’s difficult to keep up… Nonetheless, we must choose whether to reside under the Bubble of Ignorance or real Life which shows all happenings are interconnected… Subsequently, we passed the 100-Day mark since Obama relinquished the Presidency to Trump and I will later explain why I thank The Donald.
The Baths makes Top 10 of Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Considered by many as the tourism capital of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda can be further proud to learn that The Baths has made Caribbean Journal’s Top 10 Snorkeling Spots.
“Can’t live off beautiful ladies & beaches”- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the heightened talk of a possible World War III, particularly with the controversial policies of US President Donald J. Trump, at least three callers of the 3-D Show on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday February 17, 2017 called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (UK) to do more where food sustainability is concerned.
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