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May 22nd, 2022
Final phase of Fish Bay road works begin; Road closed

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the Government of Virgin Islands (VI) moves to mitigate flooding in the area.

April 1st, 2022
Cabinet approves appointment of Anthony S. McMaster as RDA CEO

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and concurred with the Resolution from the Board of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to appoint Mr Anthony S. McMaster as the Chief Executive Officer of the RDA in accordance with Section 13(1) of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Act.

December 20th, 2021
‘I started with a shovel & a wheelbarrow!’- Rajah A. Smith on 172K Gov't contract

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The VIP Government’s push to boost local contracting companies by allowing them to bid for contracts that were constantly won by larger foreign companies, is evidently paying off.

November 7th, 2021
9 local firms submit tenders for demolition & debris clearance @ ESHS

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some nine local construction firms have submitted bids for demolition and debris clearance works at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).

August 22nd, 2021
$404K contract for UK firm to provide feasibility study for modern landfill

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for a feasibility study aimed at developing a sustainable and modern landfill that contributes to a responsible and circular management of waste within the Virgin Islands.

August 18th, 2021
'We don’t know how to build docks?' Skelton-Cline slams RDA

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government Consultant and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has slammed the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for issuing a contract to a foreign company for the design and construction management of the West End Ferry Terminal.

April 29th, 2021
Ronnie W. Skelton in! as Chair of RDA Board; Jerry D. Samuel is Deputy

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Founder of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) and former Legislator, Ronnie W. Skelton has been appointed Chairman of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development (RDA) Board.

March 1st, 2021
Hon Penn blasted for suggesting VI take £300M UK Loan Guarantee

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has come under fire for suggesting that the Virgin Islands (VI) should have taken the £300M loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom (UK), even as the Fahie administration has repeatedly said the loan came with conditions that could have adversely affected the territory.

February 16th, 2021
RDA awards 4 new contracts for projects on VG, Anegada & Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its steady recovery from the 2017 devastating hurricanes, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded four new contracts for projects on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Tortola to a combined value of $429,764.86.

January 31st, 2021
13 local firms express interest in contract to repair Police Marine Base

ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Some 13 local firms have expressed an interest in undertaking the project for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Base Fencing, Gates and Drains Project.

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