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VI Gov’t not looking for mass tourism!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands is not pushing for mass tourism as it maps out the future of the tourism product, instead it will be focusing on “low impact, high output” declared Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a town hall meeting to discuss the airport expansion last evening, March 29, 2012 at the Sir. Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
Cruise pier to be extended some 200 ft long & 65ft wide
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government envisages the cruise ship pier at Road Town to be extended some 200ft to 300ft in length and 65ft in width in an expansion project that would cost between $12M-$15M but when completed would see an increase in cruise arrivals.
British Virgin Islands launches a new awareness campaign to protect the island’s natural resources
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A new awareness campaign entitled “The Natural Wonders of the BVI” has been launched by the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board and the BVI Conservation and Fisheries Department to encourage the territory’s residents and visitors to join in helping them to protect the islands’ natural beauty.
VI must accommodate tourists even on holidays - Taxi driver
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is a tradition that the majority of business places don’t open their doors on Sundays and public holidays especially in Road Town, however, one taxi driver has suggested that certain businesses should open their doors on these days whenever cruise ships are visiting.
The option of doing nothing will never be considered - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While during its first 100 days in office the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith has been listening to the concerns of the people and consulting it also said it begun to lay the foundation for a package of initiatives aimed at spurring savings, increasing investment, creating new job opportunities, and identifying new revenue measures, all of which combined will drive the economy forward.
Tourism Development Plan to be reviewed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Tourism Development Plan, which was formulated in the 1990’s is in the process of being reviewed and according to Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, all stakeholders will be involved.
Businesses seen as key element for Greening Economy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The importance of businesses being actively involved if the Virgin Islands was to realise its objective of achieving a Green Economy was emphasised this morning February 22, 2012 at the opening of a Seminar on “Greening the Economy towards sustainable development for the BVI”.
VI in jeopardy if Cuba opens up – Hon. Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Major resorts and hotels in the Virgin Islands could be in jeopardy, which in turn could harm the labour force, if Cuba opens up to the rest of the world announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at a February 8, 2012 labour meeting on Virgin Gorda (VG).
Students of Jost Van Dyke School Obtain Closer Look into Tourism Industry through Tourism Education Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Primary and secondary school students from the Jost Van Dyke School participated in a tourism education presentation carried out by the BVI Tourist Board on the 25th of January, 2012.
Small property marginalization, burglaries among concerns in tourism industry
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Several issues affecting stakeholders in the Virgin Islands tourism industry were brought to the forefront at a special consultation meeting held this morning January 12, 2012 at the Eileen Parson’s Auditorium at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.
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