British Virgin Islands News & Events

BVI Travel Update : Starting 15 May 2021
Below is a brief summary of the updated travel requirements. Click HERE for the official update.
Fully Vaccinated Inbound Travel
Persons traveling from overseas that have been fully vaccinated will be tested on arrival and may exit quarantine upon receipt of negative test results.
Partially Vaccinated Inbound Travel
Persons traveling from overseas that have been partially vaccinated (one dose of a two-dose vaccine) will be tested on arrival and again on day four. Persons may exit quarantine upon receipt of negative day four test results.
Unvaccinated Inbound Travel
Persons traveling from overseas that have not received any COVID vaccinations are required to quarantine for seven (7) days upon arrival. Persons will be tested on arrival and again on day seven. Persons may exit quarantine upon receipt of negative day seven test results.

COVID Travel Protocols

The below travel protocols are current as of 1 May 2021. Click HERE for more information

COVID-19 Safeguards

To do our best to stay safe and healthy, please ensure you follow the British Virgin Island protocols. Persons who do not adhere to these measures are subject to fines. 1. Social Distancing at all times of 6ft. 2. Wash your hands frequently. You will be required to wash or sanitize your hands upon entry to every store or business. 3. Wear a face covering (mask, scarf, shield) at all times in public. If you or someone you know is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms stay home. Please call the Medical Hotline 852-7650 for testing and assistance. Common symptoms include fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, muscle aches, headache, difficulty breathing, fatigue.
BVI Travel Update : Starting 15 May 2021
Fully Vaccinated Inbound Travel
Persons traveling from overseas that have been fully vaccinated will be tested on arrival and may exit quarantine upon reciept of negative test results.

COVID Travel Protocols

The below travel protocols are current as of 1 May 2021. Click HERE for more information

COVID-19 Safeguards

To do our best to stay safe and healthy, please ensure you follow the British Virgin Island protocols. Persons who do not adhere to these measures are subject to fines. 1. Social Distancing at all times of 6ft. 2. Wash your hands frequently. You will be required to wash or sanitize your hands upon entry to every store or business. 3. Wear a face covering (mask, scarf, shield) at all times in public. If you or someone you know is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms stay home. Please call the Medical Hotline 852-7650 for testing and assistance. Common symptoms include fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, muscle aches, headache, difficulty breathing, fatigue.

  • BVI LOVE : Re-Opening to Visitors 1 December 2020

    Some of our treasures....

Nature's Little Secrete

British Virgin Islanders are proud of the beauty of their islands. The coat of arms that appears on the BVI flag and on many official publications that depict Saint Ursula framed by eleven oil lamps, which represent the eleven thousand virgins after whom the BVI were named. Many houses constructed in the traditional wooden hip-roofed style can be seen throughout the countryside along with more contemporary concrete homes incorporating wide verandas, hip-roofs and bright colours. Older traditions are still celebrated. Traditional art of wooden boatbuilding which possibly includes the oldest sloop in the Caribbean. Farming the land with local favorites such as guavas, guavaberries, papaya, sour sop, sugar apples, bananas and more. Some fishermen still use wooden boats and fish traps catching delights from the sea. The BVI produces a few local spirits which started with the Callwood's Rum Distillery in Cane Garden Bay. A Christmas Tradition combines the fruit of the guavaberry tree with spiced rum for a truly festive drink. The BVI is home to talented chefs and homestyle cooks that serve nothing but love. Some of the local favorites are johnny-cakes, fungi, goat water stew, jerk BBQ, fish soup, plantain, roti and many more delights. Family and community is the heart and soul of the British Virgin Islands.

Annual Celebrations

January - April
Sailing: Sweethearts Regatta - WE Yacht Club - February Dark & Stormy - WE Yacht Club - March BVI Spring Regatta - March/April WaterSports: SUP Painkiller Cup - January Spanish Town Fishing Jamboree - March Music & Festivals: Virgin Gorda Easter Festival - April Sports: Tortola Torture - May General: Humane Society - Gaming Night - February
May - August
Sailing: Fire Cracker & Chili Cook Off - WE Yacht Club - July Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta - May WaterSports:Swim & SUP - May Fisherman's Day - Beef Island - June Music & Festivals: BVI Music Fest - May Emancipation Festival - July/August Cultural Fiesta- Carrot bay July/Aug General: Humane Society Dog Show - June
September - December
Boating: Leverick Bay Poker Run - November WaterSports: BVI Wreck Week - December Celebrations: Christmas on Main Street - December Food & Wine: Anagada Lobster Fest - November Taste of Tortola - November Cooper Island Rum Festival - November Jost Pork & More Fest - November Taste of Virgin Gorda - November General: BVI Rugby - Caroling for Tree of Hands - December Tree of Hands - Gifts for underprivilege kids - Dec

Community Groups

Rotary Club - Tortola, Road Town & Virgin Gorda Clubs AWOL BVI - Art WithOut Limits YEP - Youth Empowerment Program Green VI - Green initiatives & recycling ARK - Association of Reef Keepers - Marine Information & Conservation BVI Art Reef - Ocean Conservation & new dive sites Humane Society of the BVI - Animal Welfare PAWS - Cats & Dogs Animal Welfare Marine Association of the BVI - Marine Industry NPO BVICCHA - Commerce & Hotell Association

Sports & Leisure

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