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(PLTM) - The BVI has made another push to lure larger cruise ships back to its shores; however, there are still concerns being raised by those cruise lines, including the dilapidated roads.
Mr. Anthony McMaster, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, said that this position was made known following the recently concluded Seatrade Cruise Global 2018 Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
McMaster explained that the conference was an opportune time to meet with cruise line officials, to discuss the restoration of the Territory and agree on actions that will lead to the revitalization of the cruise industry in the Territory.
“Cruises lines expressed willingness to return to the Territory once areas of concern are dealt with. These concerns ranged from the restoration of roads to increasing transportation capacity on island, all of which we are currently addressing,” he stated.
McMaster added that representatives from cruise lines are expected to return to the Territory in the coming months, to conduct further assessments of the Territory’s readiness to receive larger ships.
According to the Ministry, as customary, the delegation was able to showcase the BVI as a breathtaking destination through local craft, music and other items at the conference.
The delegation included individuals from the Ministry of Communications and Works, the BVI Ports Authority, the Taxi and Livery Commission, the BVI Tourist Board, the National Parks Trust and other stakeholders.
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