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VI lacks proper human resources in hospitality & tourism industry- Keisha Davis-Barnes
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Culinary and Hospitality Studies at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Mrs Keisha Davis-Barnes has said the Virgin Islands (VI) does not currently have the human resources necessary to deliver good service in the Tourism and Hospitality industry.
Vybz Kartel’s triumph over adversity a testament to change—Premier Wheatley
VILLAGE CAY, Tortola, VI – Thirteen years of incarceration, a murder conviction overturned, and a journey marked by trials and transformation—internationally celebrated Jamaican Dancehall legend, Vybz Kartel born Mr Adidja Palmer's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the boundless potential for change.
‘Take the diversification of our economy more seriously’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has challenged the government of the day to lead the charge in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) as a safeguard against any potential losses from the financial services industry.
VI students in Macau on mission to bring home global knowledge in finance & tourism
MACAU, China— “The world is becoming smaller and smaller; everybody is more connected and we can help create a better-interconnected web of financial services for everybody within the region.”
Frequented VI beaches to have lifeguards for 2025/26 tourist season- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A six-month training programme for successful lifeguard applicants will begin in April 2025, as the Virgin Islands (VI) is experiencing a busy 2024/2025 tourist season.
'Now is the time to build' on VI's tourism product- CTO Head
PETER ISLAND, VI- Secretary-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Mrs Dona L. Regis-Prosper has said the Virgin Islands (VI) as a tourism destination checks all the boxes and needs to build on that.
‘I don’t really see Donald Trump as a role model of mine’- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The newly inaugurated President of the United States of America (USA), Donald J. Trump, is no ‘role model’ for Premier and Minister for Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7); however, he wishes to see the US maintain a strong economy as that would bode well for Virgin Islands tourism and financial services.
VI ranked among safest islands in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s turquoise waters and beautiful beaches make the Virgin Islands one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Most importantly, it is one of the safest islands to visit in the Caribbean.
VI tourism needs to rebrand to stay relevant- BVITB Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Director of the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC), Mr Clive L. McCoy, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to rebrand to remain relevant.
Land being sought for new HoA building- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The hunt is on for a suitable location for the construction of a new House of Assembly (HoA) building that will double as income generating and a tourist attraction site.
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