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June 19th, 2025
Guy L. Malone reappointed CEO of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has reappointed Mr Guy L. Malone as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) for a period of two years, effective March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2027.

June 17th, 2025
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.

May 31st, 2025
Premier’s Office to deal with Smith's Ferry Service freight charges—Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of Anegada have again raised concerns about what they describe as "excessively high" freight charges imposed by Smith's Ferry Services Ltd, prompting renewed political pressure on the government to intervene.

May 16th, 2025
Contract signed for construction of oxygen concentrator housing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to keep its promise of improving healthcare.

May 14th, 2025
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).

February 13th, 2025
$3.7M contract signed for Phase 2 of CGB sewage network project

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI— After years of persistent advocacy and bureaucratic hurdles, three premierships and two successive ministerial tenures, the contract for the procurement and installation of the Cane Garden Bay sewer network system has finally been signed.

November 19th, 2024
Is Daniel Pruce a rogue Governor? Overrides decision of PSC & NSC

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In some circles in the Virgin Islands, good governance only applies to locals but appears never to the Governor and his office or even the UK Police Commissioner (CoP) Mark Collins.

October 29th, 2024
$95.2K contract signed for new Agriculture & Fisheries Complex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed an over ninety thousand dollar contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex.

October 2nd, 2024
Construction of Trellis Bay Welcome Centre progressing well

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Construction on the new Welcome Centre at Trellis Bay on Beef Island is progressing well, as the main structure has been completed.

August 31st, 2024
Contract signed for works on VI Fire & Rescue Services HQ Tender Bay

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- An over one-million-dollar contract has been signed for improvement works on the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters' Tender Bay.

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