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June 2nd, 2023
It's 'crucial' cargo is collected within allotted time during hurricane season- BVIPA

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reminding the public that during the Atlantic Hurricane Season it is important cargo is collected quickly due to potential inclement weather.

May 12th, 2020
Reports of VI Gov't blocking supplies from USVI 'ludicrous'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has beat down claims that his government is discouraging businesses on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, from supplying individual residents in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) with groceries and other items.

May 11th, 2020
Road Town Fast Ferry resumes cargo trips between VI & USVI

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Port Authority said Friday, May 8, 2020, it has approved a request from Road Town Fast Ferry to transport cargo from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands. The trips started Saturday, May 9, 2020.

February 9th, 2018
Consultants helping to improve efficiency at Port Purcell- Premier Smith

WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Since the hurricanes of September 2017, businesses and residents have been experiencing lengthy delays in receiving shipments at the cargo dock at Port Purcell, Tortola.

October 2nd, 2017
‘Who is running the Port? Do they need assistance?’ - FB user

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A resident of the Virgin Islands recently took to her Facebook page to voice her frustration with the government of the day for not addressing the longstanding issue of the port facility at Port Purcell being too congested.

March 19th, 2017
Humming Bird Air to suspend operations effective April 1

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Hummingbird Air, in a letter addressed to its customers, announced on Tuesday March 14, 2017 the suspension of all its operations — passenger, SHOPNET and cargo/parcel delivery — effective April 1, 2017.

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