A contract for demolition services of the property was executed by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in support of the Office of the Deputy Governor, and has been signed with No Limit Construction. Photo: RDA

No Limt Construction will commence the demolition of the former Chief Minister's residence on February 23, 2026. Photo: RDA

(L-R) Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. and Chief Executive Officer of the RDA, Anthony S. McMaster, during the contract signing for the demolition of the former Chief Minister’s residence. Photo: RDA

A contract for demolition services of the property was executed by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in support of the Office of the Deputy Governor, a Janaury 29, 2026, a press release from the RDA said. 

The demolition works will be carried out by No Limit Construction, the successful contractor, under the project management oversight of the RDA.

Demolition works of the single-storey reinforced concrete structure, including its foundation, and ensure the safe removal and disposal of all building components, are scheduled to begin on February 23, 2026.

This phase prepares the property for the next stage—the construction of a new, modern facility designed to meet current building standards and the evolving needs of the Government’s public estate.

Works will result in a safe, stable, construction-ready, and environmentally responsible site, enhanced to support future development.

Deliberate improvement to gov’t infrastructure

The press release added that this project represents a deliberate and strategic step towards improving Government infrastructure while creating opportunities for future development. 

“This demolition represents hope and aspiration for the future of the Government’s public estate…While we recognise the historical significance of the former Chief Minister’s residence, we also recognise the need to grow as an estate. In doing so, the demolition is the start of what a future home would look like in that area,” Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr. stated. 

He noted that the works form part of a wider vision to enhance residential infrastructure for senior public officials while supporting long-term planning for the Territory’s governance needs.

RDA proud to work alongside gov’t 

Chief Executive Officer of the RDA, Anthony A. McMaster, said the RDA takes pride in working alongside the government in advancing its priorities. 

“This project reflects a collaborative effort to responsibly manage and revitalise the public estate, ensuring that it continues to meet the evolving needs of the Territory.”

The demolition of Estate House No. 2 is part of a broader programme of works being advanced in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Governor, with support from the Ministry of Finance, to progressively rebuild and modernise Government assets, McMaster explained. 

Mr Rajah Smith, owner of No Limit Construction, during the contract signing said his company has experience working with the Deputy Governor’s Office, having done the demolition works at the former Post Office and the installation of demolished the installation of weather stations across almost every island in the VI. 

“This is something we can do in a heartbeat…We have a proven track record of working with the Deputy Governor’s Office, and I look forward to continuing to do good work together.”