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All local ports of entry closed - BVI News

All local ports of entry closed - BVI News

Due to the inclement weather being experienced because of Tropical Storm Dorian, all local ports of entry have been rendered closed until further notice.

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) confirmed via a media release on Wednesday, August 28 that it had halted operations at all the territory’s airports.

The territory’s airports comprise the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada, the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda and the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

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