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August 29th, 2019
Admin Complex remains closed after initial assessment

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Following initial assessments of the Central Administration Complex, Deputy Governor David D. Archer has advised that a decision has been made to close all offices that occupy this facility for today, August 29, 2019.

August 23rd, 2019
Admin Complex to be repaired with ‘insurance money’

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Sounding one of his popular mantras, that he has "learned to not let the perfect become the enemy of the good", Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has made the decision to repair the Central Administration Complex with insurance monies rather than wait for more funding to come by.

August 15th, 2019
Premier's 1000 jobs initiative kicks off Wed, Aug 21, 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as part of a Virgin Islands Party (VIP) campaign promise on the road to the February 25, 2019, elections day in the Virgin Islands, the 1000 jobs in 1000 days initiative will officially kick off on August 21, 2109, at 10:00am at Central Administration Complex in Road Town, Tortola.

August 3rd, 2019
Excellent Cultural Food Fair pulled off @ new location!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Steel pan music by the Shooting Stars Steel Orchestra flavoured the atmosphere with a mood of festivity and culture while persons flocked the various booths to view and patronise the variety of items, including delicious food and quenching local drinks on offer at the 2019 Festival Cultural Food Fair in the parking lot of Central Administration Complex on August 2, 2019.

October 31st, 2018
High praise for Public Servants amidst poor working conditions - Clyde Lettsome

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Members of the Public Service came in for high praises during a featured address by Clyde Lettsome, former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour.

September 8th, 2018
Gov Jaspert warns against complacency @ Irma Observance

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) call to prayer, reflection and remembrance of September 6, 2017, was met with a scant attendance and a clarion call to guard against complacency in the Territory’s recovery efforts.

August 6th, 2018
Gov’t attempts to divert insurance claim $$ for other spending

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Monies allocated under a Budget Head are for that purpose but information now coming from the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), is that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration, attempted to do otherwise, when a decision was taken to use the $11.3M, received in insurance claims for the Central Administration Complex (CAC), to be used for other projects.

April 19th, 2018
Gov’t settled for mere $11.4M on Admin Complex insurance

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Not even the Government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) can stand up to the giant insurance companies in the Territory.

January 31st, 2018
Central Admin Complex staff recognised for commitment post hurricanes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite many complaints made by government workers about the working conditions at Central Administration Complex following hurricanes Irma and Maria last year, the Facilities Management Unit staff were recognised at their first annual staff appreciation dinner for their dedication to continue providing services for the general public.

November 4th, 2017
'Why are we subjected to these type of working conditions?' - Gov't worker

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Staff at Central Administration Complex on Wickham's Cay I, on the main island of Tortola, are displeased with the working conditions that they have been subjected to following the passage of Hurricane Irma, which damaged the Complex.

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