St. Vincent’s Bequia airport reopens 8 weeks after the passing of Hurricane Beryl

JF Mitchell Airport in Bequia

The JF Mitchell Airport in Bequia, which has been closed since July 1 following the passing of Hurricane Beryl, is slated to reopen on Monday, August 26. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves provided the update to Parliament on Thursday, outlining the challenges and efforts that have delayed the airport’s reopening.

During the parliamentary session, Opposition Leader Godwin Friday, a Bequia resident, highlighted the importance of the airport for both internal transportation and the tourism industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines. He questioned why the airport remained closed for several weeks after the hurricane, despite what appeared to be only light damage.