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…he British Virgin Islands has cemented its position among the Caribbean’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, with the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park being credited as a major contributor to the Territory’s continued success in the industry. According to t…
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Small businesses and individuals who rely on cruise tourism can expect a high volume of visitors this summer. Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer, said that, confirmed bookings for 2026 indicate that the Virgin Islands will receive a record 52…
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…th and Social Development is closely monitoring a reported Hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise vessel outside of the Caribbean region and is reassuring the public that the current risk to the Virgin Islands remains low. According to regional and internationa…
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…d restrict public access to The Baths and Devil’s Bay National Parks for the benefit of a cruise operator, declaring that the iconic Virgin Gorda (VG) attraction is a national treasure and a birthright of the people of the Virgin Islands. Wheatley, in a statem…
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…ths and Devil’s Bay National Parks exclusively for the clients of an international luxury cruise operator on selected mornings has attracted some public pushback. The sticking point is linked to the long-established law that beaches throughout the Virgin Islan…
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…velopment, arguing that the Territory has fallen behind regional competitors. “We built a cruise pier 10 years ago,” Vanterpool said. “The last major project in the BVI was 10 years ago. No new vision, no new plans, no new developments.” Vanterpool, who served…
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…sitor limits. It would also assess peak-period congestion, overcrowding and the impact of cruise tourism alongside other visitors. The findings would provide an objective basis for visitor scheduling and other management measures. “A Carrying Capacity Study gi…
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Despite record cruise arrivals to the Virgin Islands, concerns are growing that the Territory has failed to develop enough attractions, heritage sites and tourism experiences to keep visitors spending once they come ashore. The warning comes as Opposition Lead…
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…onfirming that the NPTVI had complied with the directive and paused negotiations with the cruise operators. “Now that is where things stand,” Lettsome told participants. He acknowledged the widespread opposition and concerns surrounding the proposal, saying th…
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…w Road Town should look.” Smith also expressed concern about the impression being left on cruise visitors, noting that a ship was in port the previous day and two others had visited on Wednesday. “This is the sight that they are seeing. It is not right,” she s…
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…Organization Deputy Director for Sustainable Tourism Narendra Ramgulam, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association President Adam Ceserano, Sojern Tourism Director Bonnie Borkin Sr., and Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Vanessa Ledesma. Day one will focus…
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