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VI delegation attends Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
MIAMI, Florida, USA– A delegation from the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2023, from March 27- 30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Customs, Immigration & Police to provide extended services over New Year’s Weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In anticipation of increased visitors to the Virgin Islands over the New Year’s weekend, officials from various Government agencies including Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance according to a missive from the Premier’s office.
32 BVIPA staff members awarded with Special Recognition
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI– A popular quote by BVI Belonger and Billionaire Sir Richard C.N. Branson reads: ‘I have always believed that the way you treat your employees is the way they will treat your customers and that people flourish when they are praised’.
RVIPF takes up post @ BVIPA in Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In keeping with recommendations made by the Commissioner of the Inquiry on governance in the Virgin Islands for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to take up the responsibility of security at the ports of entry, the RVIPF has since assigned police officers to Port Purcell.
BVIPA requiring mask wearing @ its indoor facilities
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Despite the Government of the Virgin Islands lifting mask mandates today, June 15, 2022, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has informed the public that the wearing of face masks/coverings will still be required in indoor public spaces when visiting its facilities.
Vance M. Lewis reportedly tipped for BVIPA MD post
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Limited (CBRTPPL) Vance M. Lewis is tipped to take over the reins of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
BVIPA MD Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard not seeking release from jail
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Accused Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard has waived her right to a detention hearing in US courts.
BVIPA Limited Liability Co. in Miami comes under scrutiny from public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the recent arrest of Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard in Miami on drugs and money laundering charges, speculations have been rife about a limited liability company registered by the BVIPA in Miami.
VI Gov’t seeking to terminate BVIPA MD; Board Chair to resign- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an update to the territory moments ago, May 11, 2022, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) disclosed that the [British] Virgin Islands Government is seeking to terminate Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard as Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Captain Owen G. Harrigan Visitor Center re-opens on VG
GUN CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has declared re-opened, the Captain Owen G. Harrigan Visitor Centre in Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda.
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