Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

News

February 14th, 2024
Seven Seas’ Grandeur makes inaugural call to VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands continues to welcome more and more inaugural call of cruise ships to its ports.

January 22nd, 2024
Unprecedented Success: Record-Breaking Cruise Arrivals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly announces a major achievement in its maritime operations, with a record-breaking number of cruise passenger arrivals throughout the entirety of 2023. This accomplishment not only underscores the strategic significance of the BVI Ports Authority but also solidifies its position as a key player in the region.

August 30th, 2021
Some 28,000 tourists entered VI since Dec 1, 2020- Gateway Portal reveals

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite the coronavirus pandemic that initially paralysed tourism across the world and the challenges of travel, many tourists were still determined to make the Virgin Islands their choice of destination since the territory began accepting international visitors from December 1, 2020.

June 16th, 2021
Over 20K persons have arrived in VI since border re-opening- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance with responsibility for Tourism, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said since the Virgin Islands began reopening its borders to travellers some six months ago, more than 20,000 persons have arrived through its ports.

December 30th, 2015
Tourist arrivals up despite dark clouds over ports project

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What is becoming a familiar sight since the expansion of the cruise pier and continuing upland development, three cruise ships are in port today December 30, 2015.

July 31st, 2014
Haiti Continues Growth in Tourist Arrivals

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Haiti’s renewed focus on tourism seems to be paying off so far in 2014.

May 29th, 2014
Jamaica Sees Big Jump in Tourist Arrivals From Russia

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Jamaica received 12,000 tourists from Russia last year, according to data from the country’s Ambassador to Jamaica.

September 24th, 2013
E-government drive could help end delays in stats provision - Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Work currently being done towards improving the Administration’s e-government drive is expected to increase the frequency of useful statistics such as those provided for tourism through the Development Planning Unit (DPU).

August 20th, 2013
Tourist numbers for second quarter still not ready – Flax-Mars

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – BVI Tourist Board Director, Mrs Sharon Flax-Mars has indicated that tourist arrival numbers are still outstanding for the second quarter of this year.

December 21st, 2011
Over 300,000 tourists have visited VI so far in 2011

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 395,470 visitors visited the shores of the Virgin Islands between January and October 2011, data from the Development Planning Unit (DPU) has revealed.

Follow Us On