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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.
VG named among 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Islands has been featured in Caribbean Journal’s 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025.
Natasha J. Chalwell is the new Deputy Director of Tourism
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI— As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in August 2024, Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell has been appointed Deputy Director of Tourism for the BVI Tourism Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC).
Vybz Kartel's first concert a huge success, would Premier Wheatley be vindicated?
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), came under fire following a decision to sponsor local promotional group, YOLO Promotions, with $220,000 to host Jamaican dancehall icon Vybz Kartel in the Virgin Islands (VI) on March 15, 2025.
Hon Hodge-Smith rates 2024 as a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) rated 2024 as a success in her contributions to the budget debate during the Continuation of the Twenty-First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on December 18, 2024.
Tourism ‘glass is more than half full’- Hon Dr Dawson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has expressed optimism about the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism sector.
‘We’ve been convinced sharing our money with [USVI] is a good thing’- Elvin G. Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The proverbial ‘eating-of-the pie’ by neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) regarding Tourism in the Territory and if the industry is to survive and thrive in the future were among some of the challenges identified during an end of year Talking Points broadcast, on ZBVI 780 AM on December 9, 2024.
More focus on Tourism needed- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has said more focus needs to be placed on tourism in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Approach to promoting VI may need to be revamped- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Interim President of the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has said she hopes more money is allocated to the ministry responsible for tourism in the upcoming budget.
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