Local News
High Travel Demand – American Airlines Increase Daily Flights From Miami To The BVI To Two
American Airlines has increased non-stop flights between Miami and Beef Island from once to twice daily starting December due to high travel demand to the British Virgin Islands.
A June 14 British Virgin Islands Airport Authority press statement said the flight increase announcement comes just two weeks after the official launch of the service on June 1 between Miami International Airport and Terrance B Lettsome International Airport.
BVIAA Managing Director Kurt Menal said “This latest development demonstrates a high level of confidence in the BVI as a top tourism destination which is in high demand. It also demonstrates confidence in the capabilities of the BVIAA to handle increased number of flights and greater passenger movements, and to provide quality service to travelers.”
Since the launch, American Airlines was “moved to schedule five additional flights for the month of June even before its inaugural flight took place,” the statement said, adding that “based on the airline’s initial schedule, AA’s direct service was projected to increase passenger movements at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in 2023 by over 19,000 passengers. However, the latest announcement would see AA increase passenger movements by over 22,000 passengers.”
The increase in AA’s scheduled flights will have a further positive impact on the territory’s tourism recovery plan.
BVI remains a top Caribbean tourism destination with tens of thousands of annual visitors from across the world.
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Crime/Police
Tarik Aaron Arrested on USVI Extradition Warrant
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that Tarik Aaron was arrested shortly before midnight on Friday, April 17, on extradition orders issued by authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, and has since appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.
According to police, the arrest was carried out in connection with a request from USVI authorities, though further details have not been disclosed.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Local News
Civil Registry Announces Increase in U.K. Passport Fees Effective April 8
The Civil Registry and Passport Office has announced an increase in fees for United Kingdom passports, effective April 8, 2026.
According to the office, the revised fees apply to new, renewal and replacement passport applications, as well as other related services.
Under the new structure, the cost for a new, renewal or replacement adult passport has been set at £116.50, while the fee for a child passport is £75.50. Adult frequent traveller passports will cost £130.50, and child frequent traveller passports £89.50.
The fee for changes to an existing passport will also be £116.50. In addition, a delivery fee of £14.32 will apply.
The Civil Registry and Passport Office advised that the updated fees are now in effect and apply to all relevant applications submitted on or after April 8.

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