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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).
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Airports among closures today due to TS Ernesto
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The three airports in the Virgin Islands will be closed later today, August 13, 2024, as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches the Virgin Islands (VI).
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Estimated 512 cruise calls booked for 2024 in VI – BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Projected to be a record year for cruise tourism in the Virgin Islands, an Estimated 512 Cruise calls have already been booked for the 2024 year according to data from the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Silver Nova’s inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– On 11 March 2024, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) in collaboration with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent ROMASCO Group, commemorated the inaugural arrival of Silversea Cruises, Silver Nova with a plaque exchange ceremony.
BVIPA hosted successful IAMPE training session in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced that from February 19th – 23rd, 2024, it hosted a maritime training with its Training Partner the International Association of Maritime Port Executives (IAMPE), on Tortola in the Virgin Islands at the Village Cay Hotel and Marina Conference Room.
Sonjah S. Smith appointed to BVIPA Board
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the [British] Virgin Islands met on February 7, 2024, and decided that Sonjah S. Smith be appointed to the Board of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA).
Unprecedented Success: Record-Breaking Cruise Arrivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly announces a major achievement in its maritime operations, with a record-breaking number of cruise passenger arrivals throughout the entirety of 2023. This accomplishment not only underscores the strategic significance of the BVI Ports Authority but also solidifies its position as a key player in the region.
Female captains invited onboard Celebrity Ascent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is delighted to celebrate local Captains Jonese Samuel, D’Andra Lewis, and Rochelle Lawrence. On Wednesday, 17th January 2024, the three captains were invited onboard Celebrity Ascent by Staff Captain Maria Gotor for lunch and a ship tour while it was at the Cruise Pier.
Celebrity Ascent makes inaugural call to [British] Virgin Islands
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) in collaboration with the Tortola Pier Park Ltd, British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent ROMASCO Group, commemorated the inaugural arrival of Celebrity Ascent with a plaque exchange ceremony today, December 20, 2023.
Norwegian VIVA makes inaugural call to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, December 16, 2023, welcomed Norwegian VIVA on its inaugural call to the territory.
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