News
UK plans to ‘upload’ money from VI - Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Umoja radio programme, Mr Cromwell Smith aka Edju en Ka has expressed that the UK plans to upload money from the Virgin Islands while his co-host Mr Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has professed that the tourism industry can only be built with the increased presence and involvement of Virgin Islanders.
Who is responsible?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The existence of the Virgin Islands greatly hinges on its ability to maintain and develop its tourism sector. It’s a job that is not isolated to the Government and the tourism governing authority but calls for the unconditional input of every citizen, temporary or permanent. It’s the responsibility of every person that sets foot on these islands.
'AC' Frett putting in his lot to tourism through music
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park is one of several public facilities around the VI. Almost every moment persons can be seen making use of the facility, either to have lunch or a snack, social gathering or even for moments of inspiration.
VIslanders' minds not conditioned for certain jobs – Hon. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn believes that part of the Territory's unemployment problem, arises in his estimation, through a situation whereby Virgin Islanders are not mentally conditioned to do certain jobs; something which has resulted in the introduction of expatriates to the Territory to fill these roles.
BVICCHA Chairman wants VI to move away from acrimony
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), Mr Jamal Smith, had some very frank, eye opening welcome remarks for attendees at the opening of the Buy BVI Trade Expo on December 7, 2012.
Biras Creek records an Award Winning year
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI - Biras Creek Resort, the luxury property located in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, has received a record-setting number of accolades in 2012 in recognition of its excellence in global travel and tourism. The most recent award from the world renowned Condé Nast Johansens brings to eight the number of awards received by the resort this year.
Downsizing of Financial Services entities being noted by Premier Smith
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Noting that the economic pillar- financial services sector- continues to perform well for the people of the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has , however, noted with concern that several companies in that sector have been downsizing.
Vision of the Seas graces port VI for the first time
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas graced port Virgin Islands (VI) yesterday November 5, 2012 for the first time with a passenger count of 1,955 persons on board.
MV Queen Victoria makes inaugural call to VI port
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands on October 29, 2012 welcomed to its port for the first time the luxurious MV Queen Victoria, which it hopes will make the Territory a regular port of call in the Caribbean.
VI must step up game as US economy recovers- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith believes, as the US economy recovers, the Virgin Islands (VI) must step up its promotional efforts to remain competitive for that share of the tourism market.