VI ports remain 'key part' of territory's economic development – Hon Fahie
“As Minister responsible for ports, it is important for me to state that maintaining this territory’s port services is a key pay of our economic development,” Premier Fahie said in a statement released today, November 23, 2020.
BVIPA is of critical value to VI - Premier Fahie
“The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority is of critical value to this economy it helps to facilitate business continuity through ports and shipping, which are an essential part of the social-economic environment of this territory,” he said.
The Premier noted that the BVIPA also plays a key role in the tourist product offering of the VI and therefore remains flexible, changing the ways it does business with stakeholders.
“Today, the team continues to market a newly enhanced port brand in the new regular, in this an exciting chapter for any business or agency.”
He said the Ports Authority is committed to moving forward and aims to become the Caribbean port of choice, through new innovative technology like the online booking system ‘Port Call.”
Innovations in COVID-19 era
The Premier detailed how contactless payment systems have also been implemented to maintain business continuity.
The Leader of Government Business further said that new port enhancements will be advanced for improved access to VI’s many ports of entry.
Premier Fahie congratulated the Authority on its 30th anniversary and said he remains confident in the team's ability to keep the supply chain moving in the COVID-19 era.
Additionally, the BVIPA announced in October 2020, that it had invested in parcels of land located in Virgin Gorda to expand the ports facility there to separate the cargo and passenger ports.
About BVIPA
The BVI Ports Authority is the managing authority for all official Sea Ports within the [British] Virgin Islands inclusive of the 60ft wide, 1,312 ft. long cruise pier that can berth ships up to a maximum tonnage of 180,000 GRT.
The BVIPA is responsible for the welcoming and safe arrival of seafaring passengers, as well as the reception, handling and security of cargo and sea-based trade. For more information please visit www.bviports.org.
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