As one who has been chartering in the BVI for more than 40 years, I am willing to pay for value. I used to anchor where today there are $30 mooring fees. I see value there. When taxi fares were jacked up by the government, I started renting cars. As hotel rates have risen (with added taxes and arbitrary fees, e.g. Maria's by the Sea $25 fee), I have gravitated to sleepaboards. Not only is it cheaper, but I get off the dock earlier and get a prime mooring ball location that evening.
This politician seems focused on raising tax revenue from tourists without touching locals. Try developing a mooring ball reservation system with demand-based pricing. I would gladly pay more to guarantee a mooring ball at my destination. That's my idea of value!