Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency, Anthony S. McMaster said the government is expected to inject over $12 million into the economy through the RDA. Photo: YouTube

A contract for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the RDA and KM Construction, on March 31, 2026. Photo: YouTube

This was revealed by RDA Chief Executive Officer, Anthony S. McMaster, during the contract signing ceremony for Roof and Lightning Protection System Repairs to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and Annex Buildings between the RDA and KM Construction, on March 31, 2026. 

KM Construction was successful in its bid for this particular project. 

“This contract also represents a local capital injection into the local economy of $200,000 in this instance,” McMaster said, adding there’s more to come throughout the year. 

The opportunities are there

McMaster revealed that during this financial year, the government, through the RDA, is expected to inject over $12 millin into the local economy. 

“Contractors, designers, sharpen your pencils, make sure there’s ink in your pen because the opportunities are there.”

He reminded that there are two pre-qualification tenders out currently, for the Agricultural Complex and the Immigration Detention Centre. 

“So I would say take the opportunity while they are there…put your documents together and submit them so that you can get pre-qualified for such opportunities as they arise.”

Work to be undertaken at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital and its Annex Buildings is expected to commence on April 20, 2026, and last for four months.