BVI cargo and ferry ports reopened

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has reopened both its Cargo and Ferry Ports to the general public yesterday, 11 May, as part of “Keeping the BVI Moving”.

Whilst the BVI Ports Authority’s cargo ports remained opened during the COVID-19 territory-wide curfew to assist with ensuring that essential delveries to the BVI, the BVIPA announced that cargo operations have resumed per its regular pre-curfew hours.

The ferry ports have likewise resumed operations with some modifications to its regular schedule in order to fulfil the new curfew order requirements.

“We recognize that some businesses and individuals may have been inconvenienced during the curfew period but the main focus of the Ports was to ensure the safety and well-being of our team and the community at large,” said Deputy Managing Director, Oleanvine Maynard

Maynard added that BVIPA worked closely with HM Customs to ensure both agencies maintained the operations of the ports and that cargo clearance was facilitated in a safe and effective manner during the lockdown period.

Moreover, Maynard said that they are taking precautions to protect its workforce and all those who enter the facilities. BVIPA emphasizes that its continued role in the supply chain is pivotal in keeping the BVI moving during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Operational hours for the Ferry Ports:

Monday – Sunday

Road Town Jetty – 7:00 am to 6:00pm

West End – 7:00 am to  6:00 pm

Jost Van Dyke – 6:30 am to 6:00 pm

Virgin Gorda –  7:00 to 6:00 pm

The ferry ports are open to domestic travel only.

Operational hours for the Cargo Ports:

Monday – Friday: Port Purcell and St. Thomas Bay, VG – 8:30 am  to 4:30 pm

Saturday: Port Purcell and St. Thomas Bay, VG      8:30 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday – Port Purcell and St. Thomas Bay, VG      CLOSED

In other news:

The  Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) convened to assist justice sector adjust to COVID-19