Designers and other creative minds are asked to submit original design concepts for a landmark that will embody Virgin Islands pride and be visible from every angle of the Road Town Roundabout. Photo: Google Earth

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Road Town Partnership (RTP) Committee and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), has launched the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition. Photo: RDA

Co-Chair of the Road Town Partnership (RTP) Committee and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) said the Roundabout National Monument Design Competition is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, as the monument will stand at the roundabout for generations to come. Photo: GIS/File

As part of the broader Road Town Development Project, this competition invites individuals and creative teams across the Territory to submit original design concepts for a landmark that will embody Virgin Islands pride and be visible from every angle of the roundabout. 

"This is a national call for innovative, culturally reflective, and enduring monument concepts to anchor one of our Territory’s most prominent public spaces directly in the heart of Road Town," the RDA stated in a press release today, February 24, 2026.

Signature feature of RT

The envisioned monument, according to the RDA, will serve as a signature feature of Road Town—one that celebrates the history, culture, and identity of the Virgin Islands. To ensure safety, all design submissions must be freestanding with only low shrubbery or ground cover to maintain a full 360-degree visibility around the roundabout. 

Co-Chair of the RTP Committee and Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) said, “I am truly excited to invite those among us with creative talent to participate in this competition. There are very attractive monetary prizes, but this is more than just a competition. It is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, as the monument you help to design will stand at this roundabout for generations to come.”

Design sketches must be accompanied by a short concept description explaining the inspiration, symbolism, and proposed materials. All submissions must be original works created specifically for this competition. 

Prizes & Recognition

Participants will have the opportunity to earn significant recognition and rewards, including a 1st Prize of US$3,000 along with official recognition as the winning designer or team and the opportunity to collaborate with the RDA on refinement of the final design, with the winning concept also receiving public acknowledgement in RDA publications, media releases, and exhibitions. 

The 2nd Prize winner will receive US$2,000 and a certificate of recognition, with inclusion in public exhibitions and media acknowledgements, while the 3rd Prize winner will receive US$1,000 and a certificate of recognition with similar public exposure. 

All submissions must be emailed to info@bvirecovery.vg by March 27, 2026. Incomplete entries or designs that block visibility or fail to comply with competition rules will be disqualified.

The RDA encourages artists, architects, designers, and all creative thinkers—whether experienced professionals or emerging talent—to participate in shaping a permanent symbol of the Virgin Islands’ resilience, culture, and future.

"This national monument will stand at the heart of Road Town as a reflection of who we are and what we aspire to be. We look forward to receiving visionary designs from across the Territory," the RDA stated.