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January 6th, 2025
Natasha J. Chalwell is the new Deputy Director of Tourism

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI— As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in August 2024, Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell has been appointed Deputy Director of Tourism for the BVI Tourism Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC).

January 4th, 2025
VI poised for a ‘banner-year’ with surging tourism & sustainability focus- Clive L. McCoy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands (VI) is experiencing a resurgence in its tourism sector following years of challenges from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which were further compounded by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 7th, 2024
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.

July 8th, 2024
BVI Tourist Board relocates to Cocoplum Building in Port Purcell

PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced it is now headquartered at a new location- Port Purcell- effective today, July 8, 2024.

June 18th, 2024
2024 BVI Staycation launches with 34 participating partners

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched BVI Staycation 2024, an annual marketing programme inviting locals and regional visitors to enjoy the accommodations and tourism amenities within the territory.

June 12th, 2024
70th VI Emancipation Festival Village named after Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The main festival village of the 70th [British] Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be named in honour of Jost van Dyke native Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe, who is also affectionately known as ‘Rena’.

June 3rd, 2024
VI’s 70th Emancipation Festival promoted in Atlanta!

ATLANTA, Georgia, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly promoted the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival over the Memorial Day Weekend at the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival in Atlanta, Georgia.

October 13th, 2023
Large VI contingent in Annapolis for annual US Sailboat Show

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is leading a large contingent, including marine industry partners as diverse as yacht charter companies, marinas, regatta organisers, yacht sales, and a marine administration and regulation entity, at the annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat Show being held from October 12-15, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland.

September 29th, 2023
BVITB help desk @ CGB to be closed

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Just weeks after the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) decided to close the welcome desk at the Cyril E. King International Airport on St Thomas, USVI and the service desk at the Wilmoth Blyden Ferry Terminal also on St. Thomas (both will be closed by December 1, 2023), word comes of another outpost closure.

CG Insurance Office Move


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