Partners representing various agencies are featured as they informed the public about the activities planned for this year’s Culture and Tourism month, operating under the theme “Our Virgin Islands, Our Story: Tell Your Story”.

Madam Speaker, I stand before you today on the threshold of a new and promising era as we mark the commencement of the 2023-24 tourist season in our beloved Virgin Islands. This season holds the promise of renewed hope and prosperity, a testament to our resilience in the face of the unprecedented challenges previously brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Madam Speaker, the month of November is upon us, and Culture and Tourism Month is here again. This year will be the fourth annual Culture and Tourism Month and is being organised under the theme, “Our Virgin Islands, Our Story: Tell Your Story.”

The Government of the Virgin Islands will continue its focus on the preservation and advancement of the Territory’s culture in activities to observe Culture and Tourism month.

The Virgin Islands made history when Ms. Naomi Onwufuju was recently crowned Regional “Junior Ambassador of Tourism” at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Youth Congress held in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking one qualified person to serve as board member of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

Honourable Luce Hodge-Smith, Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture at the Press Conference on Friday October 6 said: "To remain relevant and competitive, the Shipping Registry must be visible at all times.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is pictured with Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce Hodge-Smith and Director of the BVI Shipping Registry Mr. John Samuel as they attend the Monaco Yacht Show.