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Joint VI Law Enforcement Marine Base officially rebuilt

- RDA to soon hand over facility to Office of the Deputy Governor
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). . Photo: GIS/File
Chief Executive Officer at the RDA Mr Anthony S. McMaster said has was immensely proud of the team's hard work, expertise, and unwavering dedication that have led to the successful completion of the base. Photo: VINO/File
Chief Executive Officer at the RDA Mr Anthony S. McMaster said has was immensely proud of the team's hard work, expertise, and unwavering dedication that have led to the successful completion of the base. Photo: VINO/File
Construction phase of the building what was previously the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Shore Base. Photo: RDA/File
Construction phase of the building what was previously the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Shore Base. Photo: RDA/File
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base, a project that was jointly funded by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the UK Government through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The newly rebuilt Marine Base will promote safety and security and improve communication between law enforcement agencies of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, His Majesty’s Customs and the Immigration Department.

Construction started in February 2023

The construction of the Marine Base commenced in February 2023, under the RDA’s and it will make use of a designed joint command and operations centre and will enable effective monitoring of marine ports of entry while facilitating stronger partnerships and information sharing between law enforcement agencies. 

According to a release on the completion of the building, the join operation is envisioned to create a safer, more secure, and more efficient border environment in the Virgin Islands.

Chief Executive Officer at the RDA Mr Anthony S. McMaster said, "I am immensely proud of our team's hard work, expertise, and unwavering dedication that have led to the successful completion of the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base.”

He added that the project exemplifies the RDA’s commitment to delivering exceptional results while upholding the highest standards of integrity, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Handover to Dept Gov Office soon 

The project was completed by James Todman Construction Ltd., the winning contractor whose dedication was instrumental in the success of this project CEO McMaster added. With the completion of the Law Enforcement Marine Base Project, the RDA is now prepared to hand over the facility to the client Ministry, the Office of the Deputy Governor, for operational use.

The RDA added that the handover culminates collaborative efforts between its office, the Office of the Deputy Governor, Design Consultants Trojan Design and Development Limited, the contractor James Todman Construction and all stakeholders involved.

The contract was awarded at a cost of Two Million Three Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars and Eighty-Seven cents ($2,380,590.87) in January 2023.  

12 Responses to “Joint VI Law Enforcement Marine Base officially rebuilt”

  • justice (11/04/2024, 19:05) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Uk needs to come and fix the public roads
  • Just a view (11/04/2024, 20:23) Like (23) Dislike (5) Reply
    Joint really. How can you trust those corrupt customs and immigration officers? What have they actually done to protect our borders?
    • hmm (13/04/2024, 15:01) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ just a view. Don’t forget the most corrupt of all.. the rvipf officers..
      • @LOL (15/04/2024, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        The same rvipf officers that i keep seeing in the news for picking up tons of cocaine without customs help? Lmfaooo righttt.

        i dont trust customs ever since that covid lock down nonsense. Keep up the work rvipf! Dont mind the noise.
  • Rubber Duck (11/04/2024, 23:27) Like (3) Dislike (8) Reply
    Millions and millions putting in to Collins and his corrupt police force with zero return on crime
    • @rubber duck (15/04/2024, 11:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I saw a lot of return with all them cocaine and guns them getting picked up! looking good compared to Matthews!
  • Wel well (12/04/2024, 00:39) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Look how fast and cheap this building had been done that to house three different uniform organizations but the rocket proof DDM building can't get close to finishing yet and it cost close to or more than 3 X times this law enforcement building. We can only wonder who had the hand in giving out this contract to a chicken coop builder and now government monies and time is lost and the hurricane season is apon us soon. So next HOA meeting we the ppl of BVI want to hear of the progress of this DDA bunker or dungeon that being build and cant finish
  • Hope (12/04/2024, 05:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    this exposed building survives the next Category 5+ hurricane eye that passes over the BVI in the next few years. The previous building did not.
  • Cindy (12/04/2024, 09:21) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    will the people ever hear how the law enforcement agent actually died. Yes, the Agent who ran into the seawater off the public road. See how far the public road is to where the car ended up in sea water
  • WOW (12/04/2024, 15:28) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    lot of hate in here gg
  • Impressed (13/04/2024, 14:20) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow, what big people. Harrass and arrest more boaters and steal whatever they have with them, even money.
    Not talking about drug smuggling type stuff. Talking about piracy on the high seas. I remember my visit to Jost Van Dyke years ago before I moved to the BVI.They swarmed on this poor local guy on his boat tied up at east end of Jost. They found the evidence! He had a lobster. If I were operating a boat near the BVI I would have military grade weapons on board to protect me from the BVI gestapo. No one should go to the BVI unless they like being
    robbed by police.


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