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December 5th, 2024
Alarming failures uncovered @ BVITB in PwC Special Audit

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A damning investigation by internationally renowned PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited (PwC), into the operations of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) has revealed a pattern of systemic failures, compliance breaches, and governance weaknesses between 2014 and 2018.

November 26th, 2024
BVITB to get $500K grant for territory-wide beautification project

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A grant of five hundred thousand dollars has been approved for the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) to undertake a territory-wide beautification project.

November 20th, 2024
Pier Park vendors trained 'to exceed guest expectations'

WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Tortola Pier Park Ltd (TPPL) has hailed as a success the "STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage" training session held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday, November 15, 2024 at BVI Finance conference room.

October 26th, 2024
Six advances to 284 Excellence Film Competition finals

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Six film makers have advanced to the finals of the 2024 284 Excellence Film Competition by the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission.

October 14th, 2024
Leaked document: Cindy Rosan asked for over $1M of taxpayers $$ for being fired

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ has always given the impression that she has the territory at heart, particularly when it comes to taxpayers’ funds; however, a leaked document seems to have exposed the hypocrisy of Ms Rosan, a relentless critic of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

September 27th, 2024
VI promoted as Winter/Spring travel destination in US Mid-Atlantic Region

NEW YORK, USA– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has said it recently completed a dynamic two-week promotional campaign across the U.S. Mid-Atlantic from August 28 to September 13, 2024.

September 25th, 2024
Financial Report for Festival ‘is going to be forthcoming very soon’- Dirk L. Walters

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival successfully held, the public is now waiting to hear what the financial numbers look like.

August 16th, 2024
Natasha J. Chalwell tipped to be Deputy Director of BVITB

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Sources closed to the process have informed our News Centre that current Marketing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell is expected to become the new Deputy Director of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).

August 15th, 2024
UPDATE: No internet; Staff without water & electricity forced BVITB closure- Source

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- A senior source, speaking to our News Centre on condition of anonymity, has revealed different reasons why the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB&FC) headquarters in Port Purcell remained closed today, August 15, 2024.

August 2nd, 2024
Public urged to prioritise safety especially during Rise & Shine Tramps

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are urging the public to prioritise safety during the 70th Emancipation Festival Celebrations, especially during the Rise & Shine Tramps.

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