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The British Virgin Islands
Airports Authority
Providing safe, secure, and efficient gateways to the world
The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is a
limited liability organization which owns and operates
all airports within the British Virgin Islands. It was in-
corporated in 2005, after the passage of the Airports
Act of 2003, allowing the formation of the company to
manage airport operations. Its sole shareholder is the
Financial Secretary of the BVI government. The BVIAA
is governed by a Board of Directors who meet on a
monthly basis to implement its policies and direct the
affairs of the company in accordance with the provi-
sions of the Overseas Territories Aviation Regulations
(OTARS) and the Airports Act.
Denniston Fraser is the Managing Director of the BVIAA
and also serves in the capacity of Executive Member
of the Board. He explains the origins of the Authority:
“Prior to the company being formed, the airport was
run by a regular government department (the Depart-
