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‘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.
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.
James Todman Construction inks $2.3M contract for Marine Shore Base Building
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Prominent local construction firm James Todman Construction Limited today, January 19, 2023, inked a US $2,380,509.87$2.3M contract with the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for the construction of the Joint Marine Shore Base Building at Road Reef on Tortola, [British] Virgin Islands.
Fraser pleaded for vessels removal from SCB Harbour, attention to Downs repair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was last month at the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Meeting that Leader of the Opposition and Member for the Third District Hon Julian Fraser RA said he attended meetings with Mr Anthony S. McMaster, Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), and it was a 'go' to start removing the derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
The RDA is not a maintenance agency- Chairman Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Virgin Islands (VI) Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) Mr Ronnie W. Skelton has reminded the Government of the Virgin Islands that the RDA is not a maintenance agency and as such, maintenance system should be put in place for projects delivered by the Agency.
Disbanding the RDA would be a mistake- Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Describing the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) as a piece of well-run machinery, Chairman of the RDA’s Board of Directors Mr Ronnie W. Skelton has said it would be a mistake to disband the Agency.
‘Classic Modern’ the winning design for new West End Ferry Terminal- RDA
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), today, Wednesday, December 28, 2022, announced the winning design for the new West End Ferry Terminal.
Budget Address: RDA tasked with designing national library, museum & archive
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- With the aim of further diversifying the local tourism industry, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that there will be a focus on culture and the development of new facilities, including a national library and museum.
Cabinet extends lifespan of RDA to Dec 31, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The lifespan of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has been extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands; however, 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.
3 speed bumps to be installed on Fish Bay Road
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Motorists from since Sunday, October 16, 2022, have been enjoying the smooth uninterrupted ride through Fish Bay; however, they will soon have to contend with speed bumps.
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