The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially reopened its borders to residents and visitors on December 1, 2020. 

Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Sharie B. de Castro is leading a delegation at the Seventh Ministerial Conference on the Information Society in Latin America and the Caribbean from November 23 to 26.

The online BVI Gateway Portal that facilitates the registration of all travellers for authorisation to travel into the Territory from December 1 is now live and is accepting applications.

Following the launch at a media event  on Sunday, 15^th November, BVI Food Fete Dine Out kicks off with Dine Out Tortola this weekend (20-22 November), with 16 restaurants and live demos by members of the award-winning BVI National Culinary Team.

Persons seeking more information regarding the reopening of the Territory on December 1 should contact telephone number 284-496-6129 via WhatsApp or email reopening@bvitourism.com.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced the activation of a BVI Reopening Steering Group to address the concerns of the public on Phase III of the Territory’s reopening in a timely manner.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that over 3000 participants has registered for the Gold Seal Certification Training.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has emphasised the economic benefits of embracing Virgin Islands’ culture, adding that it will provide a livelihood to the Territory’s cultural artisans.

The public is notified that the “BVI Tourism Reopening Guide” is now available.

Good day and God’s blessings to you all. 

I acknowledge the protocol which has already been established, and I again welcome you to the beginning of our very first Culture and Tourism Month.  I will take this opportunity to give some context for the fusion of culture and tourism in the month of November and clearly articulate a very clear vision for culture during my tenure as Culture Minister.