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‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
USVI’s tourist wave ‘comes at a price’ – Deputy Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded residents, especially those who are displeased that a tourism wave is being seen in the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) while the sector is near stagnant in the territory, the tourism wave in the USVI comes at a price.
Opposition Leader calls for COVID-19 testing labs on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for COVID-19 testing labs on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda. He said the labs would be needed when the seaports reopen to international operations.
C'bean tourism arrivals fell by 65.5% in 2020 - CTO
ST MICHEAL, Barbados - Caribbean tourism fell by 65.5 per cent in 2020, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), of which the [British] Virgin Islands is a part.
New BVILOVE e-magazine puts spotlight on Gov’t Projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has rolled out a new ‘BVILOVE e-magazine’, aimed at putting the spotlight on Government projects in the Virgin Islands.
VI expecting Royal Caribbean 'warm lay-up' from Jan 11, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Authorities at the BVI Ports Authority (BCIPA) have announced that the Virgin Islands (VI) will be expecting its first technical cruise calls for 2021, via the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, however, the calls will be done under strict health and safety guidelines.
Tourist influx account for largest share of all holiday arrivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that some 2,315 persons came to the territory since the December 1, 2020, re-opening of VI’s borders, the single largest share being tourists.
Branson’s Necker & Moskito Island retreats opened for business
NECKER ISLAND, VI - British Billionaire Richard C. Branson’s two private islands in the Virgin Islands, has seen fires, hurricanes and the global pandemic put a halt on business, however, driven by his personal passion, Necker & Moskito Islands have returned better than ever, and are now open for bookings in December 2020.
9 imported COVID-19 cases now in VI; 3 new in past 24hrs
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been added to the existing 6 confirmed cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced this afternoon, December 15, 2020.
190 persons arrived in VI on Dec 1 & 2 – Premier Fahie
BEEF ISLAND, VI– Some 190 persons have arrived in the territoryon the first two days since the Virgin Islands (VI) re-opened its borders to international visitors, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced today, December 3, 2020.
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