Representatives of Charter companies and operators are invited to a symposium on Friday, October 15 to discuss the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act., No. 29 of 2021 and its policies, procedures and requirements; as well as get an update on policies and requirements in accordance with the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act., No 8 of 1992.

The Customs Department will be transitioning to a modernised and improved version of the Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS) beginning May 25.

The public is notified that the Customs Department will be transitioning to a modernised and improved version of the CAPS TRADER DECLARATION system.

Charter boat owners and charter companies are notified that the Government of the Virgin Islands has decided that outstanding licencing fees since November 1, 2020 are now due to be paid by April 15 at a reduction of 50%.

The Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Wade N. Smith, is notifying all Charter boat owners, charter companies, and charter management companies of a 50% reduction of licensing fees outlined in the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act, 1992.

Her Majesty’s Customs and BVI Ports Authority will host a public auction of unclaimed goods on Saturday, March 27 at the BVI Ports Authority headquarters in Port Purcell at 9:00 a.m.

Importers are notified that a public auction of unclaimed goods will be held on Saturday March 27 at the BVI Ports Authority in Port Purcell beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Her Majesty’s Customs’ is the recipient of a new vessel to strengthen its capabilities in protecting the borders of the Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is featured on March 5 as he took “Searcher” for its first sail following its official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony.