By Time Package Reaches Caribbean Overseas Territory
For Virgin Islanders who shop online, the price at checkout is often only the beginning. By the time a package reaches the Territory, shipping fees can make even an ordinary purchase considerably more expensive. With the Christmas shopping season approaching, the cost of getting goods into the BVI is particularly relevant.
For Virgin Islanders who shop online, the price at checkout is often only the beginning. By the time a package reaches the Territory, shipping fees can make even an ordinary purchase considerably more expensive. With the Christmas shopping season approaching, the cost of getting goods into the BVI is particularly relevant.
Recent increases announced by Tropical Shipping have added to concerns about freight expenses, making the search for more affordable shipping arrangements especially timely. Interestingly, it is also a subject that Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley and other Caribbean Overseas Territory leaders have been discussing.
A proposal to establish a direct shipping route between the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories is expected to receive further attention this November, when territorial leaders meet with British officials at the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The idea was raised publicly in September, but the upcoming meeting could provide a clearer indication of whether it will move beyond preliminary discussions.
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Primary source: The Real BVI Community Board (Facebook)