Premier congratulates Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort on 60th Anniversary
The event happened on January 18, 2024, and the celebrations coincide with recent reports that the Virgin Islands has recorded the 2nd highest number of tourist arrivals in the Territory’s history.
“On behalf of my wife and myself and the government and people of the Virgin Islands. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the ownership, the management, the staff, as well as all of the guests here of Little Dix Bay on the 60th anniversary. And I'm thankful for the invitation to come and participate and be among all of the distinguished guests who are here, as well as all of the visitors,” the Premier said.
He added, “Certainly, this resort as special to me for a number of reasons. I'm not sure how many persons know, but Little Dix Bay was originally planned for Beef Island. It was actually my grandfather's brother, my great uncle, who was a member of the council at the time, Leslie Malone who encouraged Lawrence Rockefeller to come to Little Dix Bay.”
Resort linked to growth & success of VG - Premier
Premier Wheatley said when his great uncle came to the island in 1958, he did so carrying resort founder Lawrence Rockefeller on his back, “And he fell in love with the place, and the rest is history.”
He reminded those gathered that Little Dix Bay Resort has been linked with the island of Virgin Gorda and with the Virgin Islands and is a part of the growth and success of our tourism product over the years.
He said even in the midst of storms, and pandemics, "this resort has never looked better.”
In closing, the Premier said, “I don't have a glass with me, but again, I want to make a toast, to Rosewood Little Dix [Bay Resort[, to Virgin Gorda, and to the people of the Virgin Islands, here's to another 60 years.”
Also featured at the event were Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Hon Luce D. Hodge Smith (R4), Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), and First Lady Carolyn Shallow-Wheatley.
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