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USVI vs. BVI: A Caribbean Trade War Threatens Cross-Border Charter Travel & Trade

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The BVI has proposed amending the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act of 1992 to increase tariffs on USVI charter boats and commercial yachts entering BVI waters.

Proposed fees could be passed as early as June 1, 2025 .

BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says USVI charters generate up to $100 million annually while contributing only a few hundred dollars per week to the BVI .