BVI banks to close at noon on Tuesday

Banks throughout the British Virgin Islands will close at mid-day tomorrow (September 5), said the BVI Bank Association.

It further stated that the early closure is in light of the ‘anticipated arrival’ of Hurricane Irma.

The British Virgin Islands, along with several other Caribbean countries, is under hurricane watch.

The banks that will close early are:

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank

First Bank Virgin Islands

National Bank of the Virgin Islands Limited

Scotiabank (British Virgin Islands) Limited

VP Bank (BVI) Limited

“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused in this regard, and thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation,” said the BVI Bank Association.