Visitors to the Virgin Islands are being advised that effective September 1, an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at the ports of entry.

My Fellow citizens and residents of the Virgin Islands,

I come before you today at the mid-way point of this Government’s term.

I want to take this moment to update you on the progress we have achieved toward fulfilling the promises and commitments we made when you entrusted us to lead.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has signed an agreement with the ICA (BVI) Group Corp for the redevelopment of the Prospect Reef Hotel.

A book that offers an exclusive glimpse into the Virgin Islands’ triumph, struggles, resilience and exploration will be launched tomorrow, June 20.

“I am very proud of the exceptional performance by the BVI National Culinary Team during the Taste of the Caribbean.” Those are the words of the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE in congratulating the BVI Culinary Team on their “BIG WIN”.  

Twenty-seven persons from the public and private sectors are now better equipped to deliver exceptional customer service in the Virgin Islands.

The seasonal floating weed, known as Sargassum Seaweed has returned and has increased in indefinite amounts.

Ferry services at the Saint Thomas Bay Jetty in Virgin Gorda will be temporarily handled at the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour from May 1.

Ladies and gentlemen of the media,

I thank you for being here this afternoon. Today, I wish to speak on a few areas in Tourism development. 

The British Virgin Islands tourism sector continues a pattern of growth, as indicated by an increase in overnight visitor arrivals during 2016.