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May 9th, 2026
Was Kurt A.G. Menal forced out? Resigned abruptly as MD of BVIAA

BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Board Members, speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity, is that the Managing Director (MD), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, has abruptly resigned from his post on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

March 5th, 2026
TB Lettsome Airport runway briefly closed after aircraft experienced flat tyre

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island reopened last evening, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief closure.

December 3rd, 2025
Caribbean Airlines' withdrawal from VI being critically assessed- Kurt A.G. Menal

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is assessing the impact of the withdrawal of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), which was announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

August 23rd, 2025
Upgrades @T.B Lettsome Int'l Airport to minimise inconveniences- Mr Kurt A.G. Menal

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in meeting international regulatory infrastructure requirements at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

March 7th, 2025
Making the Case for Caribbean Women to Join the Aviation Industry (Happy International Women's Day)

By Kurt A.G. Menal MSc, IAP, C.Dir.
Managing Director at BVI Airports Authority Ltd

The aviation industry is an exciting and dynamic field that offers vast opportunities for growth, advancement, and global connection.

October 13th, 2024
VI welcomes inaugural Caribbean Airlines flight to territory on Monday

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands will on Monday, October 14, 2024, welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

August 16th, 2024
BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

August 12th, 2024
Caribbean Airlines to begin flying to VI from October 14, 2024

PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Caribbean Airlines today, August 12, 2024, announced the launch of its new route to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands, commencing on October 14, 2024.

May 8th, 2024
UPDATE: Airport reopens; Some banks to open @ noon

BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- The Terrance VB. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island has resumed operations, following the suspension of operations due to inclement weather this morning, May 8, 2024.

December 6th, 2023
Anegada airport reopened as fire tender returned

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Auguste George Airport on Anegada has been reopened due to the fire tender taken back to that island.

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