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RVIPF Marine Shore Base to be renamed

- will be renamed Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base
The soon to be commissioned Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Shore Base at Road Reef is to be renamed. Photo: RDA/File
The contract for the project, which included demolition of the existing building, with the exception of the cisterns, the construction of a new two-story reinforced concrete structure (5,656 sq. ft. gross), and auxiliary works such as sewer treatment system, boat rack platform, and civil works, was awarded to the tune of Two Million Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars and Eighty-Seven cents ($2,380,590.87) in January 2023. Photo: RDA/File
The contract for the project, which included demolition of the existing building, with the exception of the cisterns, the construction of a new two-story reinforced concrete structure (5,656 sq. ft. gross), and auxiliary works such as sewer treatment system, boat rack platform, and civil works, was awarded to the tune of Two Million Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars and Eighty-Seven cents ($2,380,590.87) in January 2023. Photo: RDA/File
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Shore Base at Road Reef is to be renamed.

This was disclosed in a Post-Cabinet Meeting statement published on March 21, 2024.

According to the statement, Cabinet “noted” in its meeting held on March 13, 2024, that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Base will be renamed to the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base.

The new building constructed by James Todman Construction Ltd is yet to be commissioned.

Purpose of marine base

The contract for the project, which included demolition of the existing building, with the exception of the cisterns, the construction of a new two-story reinforced concrete structure (5,656 sq. ft. gross), and auxiliary works such as sewer treatment system, boat rack platform, and civil works, was awarded to the tune of Two Million Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars and Eighty-Seven cents ($2,380,590.87) in January 2023.  

The project was expected to conclude on February 6, 2024.

Minister for Communication and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), back in January 2023, had said the police marine base serves to prevent illegal immigration, illegal narcotics smuggling, and illegal importation.

The police marine base project is being overseen by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).

7 Responses to “RVIPF Marine Shore Base to be renamed”

  • Wonderful (25/03/2024, 12:10) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wondering bif it build to accommodate person that are being held by that law enforcement agency about 2-4 cells which be good for at lease 72hrs not to get all that bush cut in front of it so the officers can see the ocean for when them speed boats passing up there so fast and out of the speed limit
    The bvi need to invest in a Damin OPV that them can patrol the waters for a good 48 -72hrs and to use small interceptors in the illegal human trafficking and drug running
    Get the UK to help provide a small Coast Guard element about 60 personal to help in the training and personal untill bvi cand sustain themselves.
  • Law Enforcement? (25/03/2024, 12:15) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep Customs out or you will never catch anyone
  • Dates? (25/03/2024, 13:19) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Did anyone else notice this place still aint finished and is a long way off yet was supposed to be done in feb? I guess under BVI standards until it costs 10 times what was bid and is 5 years late were still on target?
  • VG (25/03/2024, 13:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    When will DDM building be completed?
  • hard wood (25/03/2024, 15:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    GO AND ASK AQUATIC RENTALS OR ROMEO AND THE INJECTORS


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