Approximately 70 percent of the almost 21,000 persons who reportedly entered the British Virgin Islands since the territory reopened its borders to tourism in December 2020, have been tourists. Premier Andrew Fahie who is the Minister for Tourism revealed those statistics on Tuesday June 15, during a live tourism update on social media. The premier … Continued
In an effort to boost vaccinations among tourism stakeholders in the cruise industry, government agencies and cruise tourism sector partners have collaborated to create a Vaccinate to Participate programme. This is according to a media release from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) on Wednesday June 16, which said the programme is aimed at complimenting the … Continued
Charter companies and hoteliers are reportedly recording increased traffic in tourists during what is usually known to be as a slow period in the year. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the statement during a live broadcast on the morning of Tuesday June 15. The premier was updating the territory on some … Continued
The late submission of the Register of Interests declaration by at least one first-time legislator has been linked to the absence of an orientation process upon taking office. This was the sentiments shared by Junior Minister for Tourism Sharie de Castro when she appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Monday June 14. The … Continued
The first passenger cruise ship which was scheduled to berth in the British Virgin Islands this week has cancelled the rest of its trip due to detection of positive COVID-19 cases. This was confirmed by Premier Andrew Fahie during a live tourism update on Tuesday June 15. The premier did not disclose the name of … Continued
The BVI government has established four fully vaccinated ports of entry across the territory to receive fully vaccinated international travellers and crew members. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a live tourism update on Tuesday June 15, where he revealed that Cabinet had signed onto the new initiative which comes into effect on Thursday … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has said that he believes the rights of the members of the House continue to be violated by the Commissioner of Inquiry, Sir Gary Hickinbottom. In a media release statement issued from the Office of the Speaker on Monday June 14, Willock expressed his discontent with several … Continued
BVI Concierge Services (BVICS) Online, a full service concierge serving all clients visiting the BVI, has officially launched today, June 14. The website, BVICS.NET, is now LIVE and accepting requests for services. BVICS provides various services including Travel Authorization Certificates, Grocery Shopping & Delivery, Laundry Services, Meal Delivery, Shopping for clothing and other essentials, and … Continued
The Unite BVI Foundation recently teamed up with ‘Waves4Water’ to provide clean drinking water for St. Vincent residents affected by the La Soufrière volcanic eruption. Waves4Water is an international non-profit organisation and creator of portable water filtration solutions for vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on emergency disaster response. The Unite BVI team worked directly … Continued
Press Release There were wins for both Wolues FC Women and Avengers FC as action got underway in the FA’s Women League on Saturday 12th June 2021. With both games in the Women’s League local derbies, Wolues, with only seven players, defeated Panthers FC, with full squad 12 players, 3-0, and Avengers FC beat VG … Continued
