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New Online ED Card System to 'significantly reduce wait times' @ ports of entry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is marking a transformative step in immigration management and will launch the Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card System next month.
Rapid testing now officially part of VI’s COVID-19 screening process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Rapid antigen testing is now officially part of the Territory’s COVID 19 screening process. This alternative coronavirus testing option was rolled out on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Road Town Ferry terminal.
WE, VG & JvD docks to reopen for fully vaccinated international travellers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fully vaccinated international travellers to the Virgin Islands will in a matter of days have the option of using the ports of entry at West End, Jost van Dyke and Virgin Gorda.
Improved passenger experience a priority for Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration met with ferry service operators last week to address existing operating procedures and build synergy with the goal of improving the overall passenger experience at the respective ports of entry.
New law requires all guns to be registered at USVI ports of entry
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— If US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signs into law a bill sponsored by Senator Tregenza Roach, all guns coming into the territory must be registered at ports of entry including sea and land.
‘Immigration out of order in this country!’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop for the New Life Baptist Church John I. Cline said it is time strong measures be taken to stamp out the alleged unprofessional and rude behaviours that continue to plague the ports of entry in the Virgin Islands; namely at Sopher’s Hole, Road Town and Beef Island.