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Gov’t should involve public in decision making – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While suggesting there is currently a lack of available information, one resident has firmly stated the need for government to have a more serious dialogue with Virgin Islanders about where it needs to be in the tourism industry.
VI sat on its hands during recession – Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator and host of the Umoja Show, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that the Virgin Islands (VI) sat on its hands during the recession period and failed to prepare for the future, especially with regard to the tourism sector.
Grow more & support local farmers to reduce importation- Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering has stressed the importance of growing backyard gardens, supporting local farmers and fishermen as excellent ways to curb importation of goods that can be produced locally.
Territory under attack – 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru is of the view that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to set its sights towards creating a regional economy in attempts at diversification after a caller on a local radio show suggested that the VI economy was under attack.
VI Rotary clubs among platinum awardees
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The three rotary clubs of the Virgin Islands did the Territory proud as host of the historic Rotary District 7020 Conference as they all received platinum Governor’s Awards for excellence. “All three of the BVI clubs came away with platinum awards and that is excellent,” commented 7020 District Governor Mr Vance Lewis.
JVD resident calls for strict regulation on holding tanks, fuel disposal
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – With the booming tourism sector that continues to sustain the Virgin Islands’ economy, one resident has expressed concern that this may have come at a significant price to the Territory’s environment in certain areas.
Doug Wheatley laments absence of local airline sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Speak Out BVI radio programme, Mr Douglas Wheatley has expressed that it is with sadness that he looks back to see that the Virgin Islands did not have the foresight to do what was required to keep local airlines going in the past.
Tourist Board to select Ad Agency for fall campaign – Director
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars has underscored the importance of all stakeholders becoming involved in the tourism efforts of the Territory.
New Radisson Hotels Being Developed in Trinidad, Grenada, Barbados
(CARIBBEAN JOURNAL)- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is developing three new hotel properties in the Caribbean as part of a regional expansion, the company announced last week.
Culture Minister throws out challenge for new tourism approach
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has announced that there is a need for alliances to be formed with persons within the community and persons selling items at the Crafts Alive Village in an effort to boost their economic situation. He also felt the same situation should apply to tourism efforts across the Territory.
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