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August 18th, 2021
'We don’t know how to build docks?' Skelton-Cline slams RDA

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government Consultant and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has slammed the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for issuing a contract to a foreign company for the design and construction management of the West End Ferry Terminal.

April 29th, 2021
Ronnie W. Skelton in! as Chair of RDA Board; Jerry D. Samuel is Deputy

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Founder of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and former Legislator, Ronnie W. Skelton has been appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development (RDA) Board.

March 1st, 2021
Hon Penn blasted for suggesting VI take £300M UK Loan Guarantee

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has come under fire for suggesting that the Virgin Islands (VI) should have taken the £300M loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom (UK), even as the Fahie administration has repeatedly said the loan came with conditions that could have adversely affected the territory.

February 16th, 2021
RDA awards 4 new contracts for projects on VG, Anegada & Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its steady recovery from the 2017 devastating hurricanes, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded four new contracts for projects on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Tortola to a combined value of $429,764.86.

January 31st, 2021
13 local firms express interest in contract to repair Police Marine Base

ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Some 13 local firms have expressed an interest in undertaking the project for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Base Fencing, Gates and Drains Project.

January 27th, 2021
Why are 4 UK nationals making top $$$$ from home with RDA?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) was commissioned in 2018 via an act of the House of Assembly (HoA) to assist the Territory as an independent body, with recovery after the killer storms Irma and Maria of 2017.

January 22nd, 2021
Contractor awarded $300K contract to repair AG's Residence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on a local contractor who was awarded the contract valued at $331,862.53 to repair the Attorney General’s Residence to remain on budget and on schedule.

October 18th, 2020
‘Taking care of the people is not about popularity’- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The public has put this government in place to make decisions that are in their best interest. There are a lot of tough decisions to make especially in these challenging times.

September 20th, 2020
RDA secures music equipment for ESHS from private donors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Music Department now has additional music equipment following a donation from Maples Group and Unite BVI.

September 14th, 2020
Patlian Johnson appointed Community Liaison Officer @ RDA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the appointment of Ms Patlian Johnson as the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for a period of one year effective August 17, 2020.

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