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December 7th, 2023
New JvD Primary School nearing completion- RDA

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has said the construction of the Jost van Dyke Primary School is nearing completion.

November 19th, 2023
Excavation works completed for new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Work on constructing a new building to house the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre is moving apace.

November 9th, 2023
Hundreds of millions needed for recovery projects in VI- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to fund hurricane recovery and development projects in the [British] Virgin Islands and he is seeking the United Kingdom’s support in getting the necessary loans.

November 5th, 2023
Local firms among 4 submissions shortlisted to bid for WE Ferry Terminal Project

WEST END, Tortola, VI– Four submissions were successful in the prequalification process and have been shortlisted to bid for the project to construct the new West End Ferry Terminal, according to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).

September 23rd, 2023
Demolition of old Magistrate's Court begins to pave way for new Learning Centre

JOHN'S HOLE, Tortola, VI - Two generations of buildings that once housed the Magistrate's Court on Tortola, in the Virgin Islands, are being demolished to facilitate the construction of the new Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre.

September 13th, 2023
Kinisha Forbes appointed Director of Programme Strategy @RDA

WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective September 12, 2023.

September 1st, 2023
9 firms submit bids to prequalify for West End Ferry Terminal rebuild

WEST END, Tortola, VI- Nine firms have once again submitted bids to participate in the pre-qualification process for the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal, this time, by the August 31 deadline.

June 20th, 2023
RDA to be turned into Virgin Islands Development Agency– Premier Wheatley

FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) will soon take on a new name, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7). He said this will allow Virgin Islanders to continue to benefit from the agency.

March 20th, 2023
‘Let’s face it, we need agencies like’ the RDA- Premier Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in October 2022, that the lifespan of the Virgin Islands Development Agency (RDA) was extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, which also instructed that the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.

February 1st, 2023
Linda I. Smith appointed Senior Director of Development @RDA

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Ms Linda I. Smith, BA, MPA, CFRM as the Senior Director of Development (SDD) for a period of one-year, effective January 16, 2023.

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