News
Gov’t engages public on removal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI– As the Government of the Virgin Islands forges ahead with the long-awaited removal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour, residents of the Third District and the wider public were given an opportunity to share their opinions and concerns, as well as get a better understanding of the project, at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Tenders invited for removal & disposal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting tenders from eligible and qualified contractors for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
US$370K contract signed for design of Immigration Detention Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was in January of this year that the Immigration Department of the Virgin Islands (VI) announced plans for a state-of-the-art detention facility that reflects a modern and progressive approach towards management and human rights.
Transformation of Road Town coming ‘very soon’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Work on improving the capital city, Road Town, will begin on the ground soon, Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has said in assuring the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that the promise made will be kept.
Over $250K contract signed for Farmer’s Reservoir @ Paraquita Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Alvair Limited has been awarded the contract for consultancy services for engineering design and construction management of water mains and civil works for the Farmer’s Reservoir, through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
West End Ferry Terminal Project faces review as bids soar $79M over budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—With the lowest submissions of bids for the New West End Ferry Terminal Project far exceeding the project’s estimated budget of $15 million, an immediate reassessment of the project’s scope and requirements is being done.
BVIHSA receives 4 new dialysis machines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Dialysis Unit of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) received a major boost with the arrival of new dialysis machines.
Canadian & joint local firms submit bid for West End Ferry Terminal Project
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced that two bids have been received by the extended bid submission deadline, January 17, 2025, for the highly anticipated West End Ferry Terminal Project.
State-of-the-art detention facility for Immigration Department coming
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Immigration Department of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced plans for a state-of-the-art detention facility that reflects a modern and progressive approach towards management and human rights.
20 complete Leak Detection Workshop led by Water Research Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty (20) participants from the Water and Sewage Department, Department of Facilities Management, Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, and His Majesty's Prison have completed a comprehensive Leak Detection Workshop organised by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and led by Water Research Centre (WRc).

