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Bids for construction of Immigration Detention Centre extended to October 16

The envisioned Immigration Detention Centre as disclosed by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Photo: Facebook
Immigration Department currently houses detainees at Hotel Castle Maria in McNamara. Photo: VINO/File
Immigration Department currently houses detainees at Hotel Castle Maria in McNamara. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The deadline for submission of bids for the construction of the Immigration Detention Centre has been extended to October 16, 2026. The original submission deadline was October 5, 2026.

According to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), the extension provides additional time for the shortlisted contractors to complete and submit their tender packages as the procurement process progresses.

It was in June 2025 that a contract valued at US$370,000.00 was awarded to Trojan Design and Development Ltd for the Design and Construction Management of the facility, following a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) procurement method.

The Department of Immigration previously stated that the facility would prioritise both security and dignity, ensuring that individuals in custody are treated humanely and that their basic needs are met, with a design that aligns with international standards for humane treatment.
 
Detainees of the Immigration Department are currently housed at Hotel Castle Maria in McNamara.

17 Responses to “Bids for construction of Immigration Detention Centre extended to October 16”

  • Chris (04/10/2026, 08:21) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    That looks like a multi million dollar building that can house dozens of people. I would rather see a smaller , simpler building built , but only build it when all the clinics that treat people who live here are fixed . The BVI people should be the priority not illegal people .
  • Seriously? (04/10/2026, 08:28) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    In today's political environment this is the msg you want to send?
    • Down Island Man (05/10/2026, 15:39) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply

      @chris take your tale out your @#$ mehson chatting foolishness it’s more immigrants than locals in the bvi
      Yall country wouldn’t be striving if it wasn’t for us the locals Alyuh Wah do is just sell drugs and run go get government job so Alyuh can steal

  • you watch (04/10/2026, 08:52) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    The RDA is turning into another public works with all the dead weight being sent there
  • What? (04/10/2026, 14:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    What an appalling misallocation of public funds. Look at all the issues facing BVI people and we need a detention centre? COme on!
  • st thomas (04/10/2026, 17:24) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Build a facility for young people to go for help needed. Mentally addiction a recovery home
  • Mehson (04/10/2026, 18:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    is this even necessary, with it being so difficult to convict individuals they can be housed in the avail units at balo or get some trailer units as an annex
  • Use (05/10/2026, 02:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The unfinished Dpt of disaster management or you have fifty empty houses on Joe’s Hill!
  • usvi (05/10/2026, 08:18) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its ashamed our old people still house at that tiny hot facility in main street and we have no where for the mentally ill to rehab and shelter.
    • nor refuge (05/10/2026, 13:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      for women and children escaping violence at home. A hotel for a few nights isn't enough to break the cycle
  • smd (05/10/2026, 14:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's not what needed by the people, it's what looks good to the HOA
  • Save Money (06/10/2026, 19:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just send them out on the first available flight. Spend money on residents not illegals,what, becoming like US and making them comfy? Kick them out!
  • Anyone esle (07/10/2026, 06:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Notice the many initiatives signed, big signing event, with cash handed over, then never hear of again? Hiding in plane sight.
  • from here (08/10/2026, 06:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So instead of building a memtal asylum & stop making the jail the dumping ground for crazy people this is what they choose to do


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