re: Caribbean Islands Recovery Thread

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Appearing via Skype from Virgin Gorda, Sharon Flax-Brutus, director of tourism, estimated the damage from Irma at $3 billion.
"We were poised to have a record year, but we are recovering and taking a phased approach. The BVI is not open for tourism this month. We are continuing our cleanup in terms of repairs to our electric and power grids. Airports and seaports and will be ready to welcome guests on Nov. 1," she said.
The BVI Sailing Regatta is in March 2018, while the Charter Yacht Society is scheduled for Nov. 27.

The destination's annual Lobster Fest will take place Nov. 25 to 28.
The cruise port in Tortola is "okay," according to Flax-Brutus, but the park facility at the pier had damage. "It will be ready in November," she said.
The BVIs luxury properties, including Little Dix Bay and several high-end villas, had major damage and could take up to two years to return "to their former glory," according to the director.
However, some smaller properties, including Treasure Isle and Sebastian's, will be open this winter.

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