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February 19th, 2026
BVIPA to host inaugural PortVision Conference 2026 in April

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In a major milestone for the Virgin Islands’ maritime sector, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be hosting the inaugural PortVision Conference 2026, a groundbreaking three-day event to be held at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay from April 22–24, 2026.

January 14th, 2026
‘Be intentional about the [cruise] ships we bring in’- Kevin S. Fahie

ROSEAU, Dominica - The Interim Chairman of the BVI Airports Authority Board (BVIAA), Kevin S. Fahie, has urged authorities to focus on bringing in the “right ships” to the Virgin Islands to ensure local entrepreneurs benefit from the cruise sector.

January 4th, 2026
Roxane Ritter-Herbert Out! Dion A. Stoutt In! as BVIPA Chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Word reaching our news centre is that Businessman Dion A. Stoutt is tipped to be the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) Board of Directors.

December 31st, 2025
VI ranked # 2 Best Vacation Destination in Caribbean by US News & World Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has received a new accolade on the international scene, with the recent announcement by US News & World Report, which has ranked the territory as the Number 2 Best Vacation Destination in the Caribbean.

October 29th, 2025
BVIPA launches year celebration marking 35th anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Akeem R. Pickering, stated that the authority's 35th anniversary is to honour the past, celebrate the present, and build a stronger future.

October 16th, 2025
Closure of BVIPA Offices & Warehouses in Observance of Heroes & Foreparents Day

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Heroes and Foreparents Day, the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, October 20, 2025.

July 22nd, 2025
BVIPA security officers complete intensive training to enhance port security

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI– Fifteen security officers from the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) completed a week-long security training in collaboration with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The course was designed to strengthen port safety and security to ensure compliance with local, regional and international standards.

July 21st, 2025
BVIPA announces extended hours & holiday closure

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is advised that the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will be extending clearance hours to accommodate the upcoming Emancipation Festival holiday closure.

July 2nd, 2025
BVIPA offices & warehouses will be closed on July 7, 2025

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is informing members of the public that its offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, July 7, 2025.

June 23rd, 2025
New mural unveiled @ Dog Hole facility on JvD

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI– The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA), in partnership with Creative Waves, has announced the completion of a new mural at the Dog Hole Facility on Jost van Dyke.

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