Local fisherfolkes are being encouraged to participate in the North Drop 2024 Open fishing competition which is a ‘catch and release’ blue marlin fishing tournament, set to run from August 9 to 10 in the waters surrounding Virgin Gorda. The two-day tournament is part of the Caribbean Series Blue Marlin Championship that aims to promote … Continued
Dirk Walters, the Events Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, has officially resigned from his position. Walters confirmed his resignation in a brief statement to 284 Media on Wednesday, July 17, stating that he will not be providing any further comments on the matter “for now.” Walters was appointed as the Events Manager … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) tourism sector has recorded unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, setting a new benchmark for visitor arrivals. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly. According to data from the Central Statistics Office, … Continued
The Elmore Stoutt High School’s debate team has secured a spot in the finals of the Regional National Tourism Debate competition after delivering a historic defeat to Jamaica’s Knox College in the semifinals on Friday. Representing the British Virgin Islands, the talented trio of Adrianne Thomas, Naomi Onwufuju, and Kande Richardson amassed an impressive 1038 … Continued
Eight Students to Compete for British Virgin Islands Junior Ambassador of Tourism Top Secondary School Debaters Vie to Represent BVI at CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 31st May 2024 – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the British Virgin Islands will vie for the prestigious title of Junior … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has partnered with CIBC Caribbean to reintroduce an Automated Banking Machine (ABM) at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport. The new ABM, installed in April, has already begun to fill a much-needed void for airport customers, as revealed in a media release from CIBC Caribbean. Strategically located in front of … Continued
American Airlines will offer uninterrupted flight service to the British Virgin Islands throughout 2024, even during the historically slower travel months of July to October. This marks the first time a major carrier has maintained continuous operations to the territory year-round. The BVI Airports Authority announced the new arrangement on Saturday, hailing it as a … Continued
Daniel Farkas, General Council and Chief Development Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding the cancellation of five cruise calls to the British Virgin Islands. Farkas vehemently denied any connection between the cancellations and purported safety concerns or the state of the territory’s infrastructure. During a press conference held on … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to showcase the British Virgin Islands’ athletes, culture, and tourism product prominently at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Wheatley said the goal is to erect images and displays honoring the Territory’s sporting heroes and highlighting various aspects of BVI culture throughout the airport terminal. Junior … Continued
The recent bomb threat made at the TB Lettsome International Airport is among a wave of bomb threats disrupting airports across the Caribbean and is believed to be connected to the case of four Americans charged in Turks and Caicos for ammunition possession. The families of Michael Lee Evans, Bryan Hagerich, Tyler Scott Wenrich and … Continued
