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BVIAA Urgent Notices to travelling public & taxi operators

The BVI Airports Authority has put out urgent notices to the travelling public out of Anegada and airport taxi operators at the T.B Lettsome International Airport. Photo: BVIAA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, Mr. Kurt A.G. Menal is notifying the traveling public that the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada will be closed from 7:00 am on Tuesday, February 4 until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5.

Mr Menal said, “The closure is necessary to facilitate urgent repair works to the fire appliance which are critical to maintain our safety standards”. He added that provisions have been made with the domestic fire services for coverage should an emergency evacuation be required.  

The Managing Director is urging travellers with confirmed tickets for travel during  the period of closure to contact their respective airlines directly for information regarding their travel.  

Mr. Menal thanks the travelling public in Anegada for their patience and cooperation as the Authority seeks to uphold its motto of “Safety is our #1 Priority”. 

Sole Airport Taxi Service Operator @ T.B Lettsome Int'l Airport from Feb. 17, 2025

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to inform all taxi operators providing service at the Terrance B. Lettsome International  Airport that, effective February 17, 2025, there will be a sole airport taxi service operator responsible for exclusively managing all taxi services at the Airport. 

To continue operating as an Airport Taxi, you must apply to join and become a member of the designated Airport Taxi Association. Membership with the Association will require your adherence to a Strict Code of Conduct.

The Airport Taxi Association will serve as the point of contact for all membership-related matters and Taxi operators are required to liaise directly with the Association for detailed information on the application process and membership requirements.

For more information, please contact the BVI Airports Authority’s Business Development Unit at 284-394-8000.

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