Starting May 1st, new customs clearance procedures have been implemented in the BVI in the Government's quest to strengthen its efforts to mitigate the impact of the dreaded Swine Flu (H1N1) on the Territory. After consultations by the Ministry of Health and Social Development and the local Pandemic Influenza Taskforce, Her Majesty's Customs has issued an advisory to the BVI boating community. The advisory states that all customs clearance procedures for yachters or other non-commercial vessels will only be processed through three designated ports of entry. They are the Road Town and West End Ferry Terminals in Tortola and the Spanish Town Ferry Dock in Virgin Gorda. Yachters wishing to dock on Jost Van Dyke, Anegada or any other sister islands are advised that they must clear customs at one of the designated locations. These precautionary measures will be in place until further notice. Visitors who fail to comply with the new procedures may be charged with illegal entry into the Territory. Meanwhile, cargo vessels docking in the BVI will continue to be processed at Port Purcell. There will, however, be additional screening and inspections by officers of the Environmental Health Department and the Department of Agriculture. - Donna
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2 comments:
Thanks for the update, but to be honest, in the 6 years I have been sailing in the BVI, I have never even seen the Customs Office on Jost open. Life seems pretty laid back on "the main drag" of Great Harbor.
I have seen the Customs office, but never saw anyone there. Didn't even know it was an option, before! Oh, well, no it really isn't!
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