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VI’s presence @ Seatrade 2025 prepares it for the future- Clive L. McCoy
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Director of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC), Mr Clive L. McCoy has said the Virgin Islands (VI) having representation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 allows the territory to have a glimpse at what is happening globally.
Premier Wheatley hails BVI Spring Regatta for helping to promote VI
PEG LEGS, Nanny Cay, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has credited the BVI Spring Regatta as a major contributor towards promoting the territory.
BVITBFC is Miami’s Deering Seafood Festival title sponsor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced its title sponsorship of the 2025 Deering Seafood Festival in Miami, Florida.
New medical school to kickstart edu-tourism in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the opening of the medical school, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in the Virgin Islands, will kickstart the Territory’s edu-tourism sector.
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.

