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The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has advised that full assessment on the impact of Hurricane Irma is underway.
Following the impact of the storm, the American territory advised, while St. Croix is getting back to business, visitors are being encouraged not to visit the district of St. Thomas and St. John.
In a message to travel partners, commissioner of tourism, Beverly Nicholson-Doty, expressed thanks for the prayers and support the US Virgin Islands has received following the Category 5 hurricane, the eye of which passed north of the territory earlier.
“The island of St. Croix did not receive the full brunt of the storm, and the Henry Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix has received its first commercial flight, JetBlue Airways from San Juan,” the commissioner advised.
She reported that communications are still limited, there is significant damage to infrastructure in St. Thomas and St. John, and the Cyril King Airport on St. Thomas will not be open for commercial traffic before the next weather system passes.
The storm has resulted in four casualties to date on the island of St. Thomas.
“We are deeply saddened that lives have been lost and extend our condolences to the families,” added Nicholson-Doty.
“To ensure everyone’s safety, we are requesting the postponement of all scheduled visits to St. Thomas and St. John.”
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