Pictured is the cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas berthed at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park dock today as it made a warm lay-up in the Territory under strict health and safety rules. 

My dear people of the Virgin Islands, a pleasant good day and God’s blessings to you and your families. I trust you are having a safe and enjoyable Yuletide Holidays, and that you are continuing to be vigilant to protect your loved ones and the wider community by adhering to the health protocols.

Season’s Greetings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. I pray God’s richest Blessings on each and every one of us as we celebrate the Christmas Story in this Advent season.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said the additional approved mooring sites of Little Harbour, Great Harbour and Deadman’s Bay have been added to the marine protocol for those quarantining on approved vessels for the mandatory four complete days upon entry in to the Territory.

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.