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Domestic ferry operations return to RT Jetty on Sunday, June 13, 2021- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Domestic passenger ferry operations, currently relocated to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, will return to the Road Town Jetty this weekend, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has said.
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard confirmed as BVIPA MD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has confirmed the appointment of Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard as the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority for the next two years.
BVIPA adds additional USVI/VI ferry trip effective June 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has added an additional ferry trip between St Thomas and the Virgin Islands (VI) effective June 1, 2021.
UPDATE: Controlled re-entry for International Ferry Passengers through Road Town Jetty
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) advises the public that the current international ferry passenger schedule and passenger limit remains.
NAGICO & Rotary Club of Central Tortola donate wheelchairs to BVIPA
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI – NAGICO Insurances has joined forces with Rotary Club of Central Tortola to donate much-needed wheelchairs to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
‘Majority’ of BVIPA’s fee hike postponed until 2022- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has disclosed that the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) did not follow the recommendations of Cabinet, such as having public consultations, before implementing a new fee structure and said a majority of the new fees will be postponed until next year.
Royal Caribbean concludes warm Lay-up in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas will be departing the British Virgin Islands on April 10, 2021 and Vision of the Seas on April 11, 2021.
Voice of people on port fees 'must be heard & respected'- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration is in the process of finding a solution to the escalated fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) last month.
BVIPA fees hike necessary for upgrades, salaries- Vincent Wattley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Businessman and Member of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Board, Mr Vincent Wattley said part of the reason why the BVIPA had to raise its fees during a global health crisis was to keep their staff contingent employed and to conduct necessary upgrades to the infrastructure and service offerings.
'Ever Given' freed from Suez Canal; Impacts on Global trade forecasted
SUEZ, Egypt - The Ever Given, a ship that was beached in the banks of the Suez Canal has been freed, the Suez Canal Authority has announced.

