Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer is featured as he welcomed the Avria on its inaugural call to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Monday, January 23. 

Lynette Harrigan, Niche Marketing and Tourism Liaison Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission received the award of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) from His Majesty King Charles III for her contributions to International Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and to the community in the British Virgin Islands.  This special recognition was given in the announcement of His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.

In anticipation of increased visitors to our shores this weekend, officials from various Government agencies (Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority) are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima was welcomed to the shores of the Virgin Islands by way of Virgin Gorda on Friday, December 16. The luxury cruise vessel spent the day in Virgin Gorda and then continued to Jost Van Dyke to continue its call within the Territory.

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Madam Speaker, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic we are even more keenly aware of the significant linkages between the health and tourism sectors, and the importance of both sectors to our economy and society. For the tourism industry to be sustainable, it is important to effectively manage any negative health impacts on the Territory, in order to protect both the local population and the industry.  Ensuring sustainability is also an essential component of economic development and maintaining and improving the quality of life in small islands.

Madam Speaker, over the weekend, I made an announcement pertaining to the change in some of the requirements for foreign based charter vessels.

The Virgin Islands will be observing the Third Annual Culture and Tourism Month next month under the theme “The Past is Present: Embracing Virgin Islands Traditions.