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U-turn! Airport expansion needed now to boost tourism- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On previous occasions, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition, was in support of the airport runway extension project at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, being delayed and stated that the Virgin Islands (VI) could not afford such a project; however; during his address at the 2017 Territorial Day celebrations, the Opposition leader, for the first time expressed his support for the airport expansion to start now.
Thanks to Trumpism our people may finally see the light
Alred C. Frett
The rapid Transition from Bad to Worse:
As we leave one month and enter the next there is so much happening that it’s difficult to keep up… Nonetheless, we must choose whether to reside under the Bubble of Ignorance or real Life which shows all happenings are interconnected… Subsequently, we passed the 100-Day mark since Obama relinquished the Presidency to Trump and I will later explain why I thank The Donald.
The Baths makes Top 10 of Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Considered by many as the tourism capital of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda can be further proud to learn that The Baths has made Caribbean Journal’s Top 10 Snorkeling Spots.
“Can’t live off beautiful ladies & beaches”- Radio caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the heightened talk of a possible World War III, particularly with the controversial policies of US President Donald J. Trump, at least three callers of the 3-D Show on ZBVI 780 AM on Friday February 17, 2017 called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (UK) to do more where food sustainability is concerned.
Build a wide & sturdy bridge to ‘Charlotte Amalie’
Dickson Igwe
For the working and middle Class, [British] Virgin Islands traveler, with a US Visa, or US Citizenship, there is no substitute to the air travel mini hub, Cyril E King International Airport, Charlotte Amalie.
VI has benefitted tremendously from over 100 nationalities –Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith says it’s an undisputed fact that expatriates have benefitted from being in the VI and that the territory is a much better place because of the over 100 nationalities who have made the territory their home.
Old HM Prison Museum opens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The nearly two centuries old, partially completed, Her Majesty’s Prison Museum on Main Street was today, Tuesday December 6, 2016, officially opened to the public.
BVI IAC centre more than an office building- Francois Lassalle
WICKHAM’S CAY 11, Tortola, VI- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) Francois Lassalle says the newly opened 9,000+ sq ft. contemporary facility of international standards is more than just another office building funded by the Government but rather it will have the ability to lure business tourism and earn its keep.
Building HLSCC on farm lands was a plan to sideline agricultre- Ulric Scatliffe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Host of the radio programme A look at the Community on ZBVI 780 AM, Mr Ulric Scatliffe said the decision to build the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on prime agricultural land in Paraquita Bay, was a “deliberate” attempt by Government to put agriculture on the back burner.
Lack of participation forces postponement of Taste of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calling it a “tough” decision, Director of Tourism Sharon Flax-Brutus has announced that the Taste of Tortola event slated for Saturday November 5, 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth 11 Park has been postponed to “early December.”