For the first time since 2016, organised waves of private planes descended onto Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport last week, completing the second leg of this year’s Governor General’s Caribbean …
‘Non-stop concert’ to celebrate direct flights
The Virgin Islands community has been anticipating the commencement of direct flights between Miami and the territory all year, and leaders are planning a big bash to celebrate the first …
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VI welcomes direct flights
Just before 1:30 p.m. on June 1, crowds gathered at the upper-floor lounge at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, pressing up against the windows facing the tarmac. Anticipation built as …
Loans worth $50 million sought for recovery
The government is seeking at least $50 million in new loans to fund hurricane recovery projects, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a press conference on Friday. “I’m hopeful …
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Premier pushes for direct US flights
During his annual address to his First District, Premier Andrew Fahie provided updates on initiatives including plans for direct flights to the United States using the existing runway at the …
Arriving visitors far outnumber residents
Since the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport reopened to tourists last December, 7,554 visitors arrived there through April 21, eclipsing the 2,805 belongers, work permit holders, and other residents who …
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