The BVI Ports Authority commenced a five day Certified Port ExecutiveTM (CPE) Program, to train about twenty staff members in several areas related to the global marine transportation system.
Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool is pictured with Project Manager, Mr. Dion Stoutt, and members of the media on a tour of the Tortola Pier Park on February 2.
Madam Speaker, as the Minister responsible for Sea Ports in the Territory, it is with great pride and joy, that I give this Honourable House, a Report on the Cruise Pier Marine and Landside Development, to date.
Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool, welcomed the Disney Wonder on its inaugural call to the Territory on Saturday, January 9 with a plaque presentation.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public that the operating hours at the West End and Virgin Gorda ports of entry will be extended until April 30.
The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Grand Opening of Tortola Pier Park has been postponed until February 16, 2016.
The Queen Mary 2 has berthed, for the first time, at the newly expanded cruise pier. The 10.1 meter ship is no stranger to the Territory, but previously had to anchor in the open sea, while guests were ferried to the island.
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public that the operating hours at the West End and Virgin Gorda ports of entry will be extended effective November 2, 2015 until April 30, 2016.
The Queen Mary 2 has berthed, for the first time, at the newly expanded cruise pier. The 10.1 meter ship is no stranger to the Territory, but previously had to anchor in the open sea, while guests were ferried to the island.