I can't recall any BVI government ever streamlining anything, particularly if it might require fewer civil servants.

Think about it: they have two people sitting in that airport departure tax booth from early morning until the last plane leaves. And that when they have other taxes embedded in the ticket price that could easily be increased. I bet they could add $15 to each ticket and come out ahead!

This government has never looked for any efficiency anywhere. Why should fishing licenses be any different? Sure, you can get one at any bait shop in the US. It makes sense: make it easy and you will sell more. Just not going to happen here in the BVI.