The Virgin Islands Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) announced this week that it has signed contracts for the Façade Clean-Up and Installation of New Signage at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital.Photo: Facebook

The health sector and the marine environment are set to receive significant improvements with the signing of two contracts for major projects in these areas. Photo:Facebook

A joint venture between Sandwise Ltd.and Commercial Dive Services Ltd. has been signed for the Removal and Disposal of Derelict Vessels in the Sea Cows Bay Harbour. Photo:Facebook

The Virgin Islands Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) announced this week that it signed contracts for the Façade Clean-Up and Installation of New Signage at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital, as well as a contract for a joint venture between Sandwise Ltd. and Commercial Dive Services Ltd. for the Removal and Disposal of Derelict Vessels in the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.

$623,230.00 for Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital

According to a recent Facebook post by the RDA, the contract for the Façade Clean-Up and Installation of New Signage, valued at $623,230.00, marks a significant step forward following the recent successful completion of the Medical Gas Building and the installation of the Oxygen Generating System.

$854,633.43 for Sea Cows Bay Harbour 

Meanwhile, a major initiative is underway to restore safety, access, and environmental integrity in the Sea Cows Bay Harbour area, with a contract signed for this project valued at $854,633.43.

Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been formalised with the Virgin Islands Shipping & Maritime Authority, designating Isha Hodge as the Site Supervisor (Environmental) for the Derelict Vessels Project.

The RDA emphasised that these strategic partnerships reflect its commitment to progress, resilience, and building a stronger Virgin Islands—one project at a time.