State-of-the-art detention facility for Immigration Department coming
As such, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible consulting firms to provide consultancy services for the project.
The consultant, the RDA said, will be selected through the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method, and submissions will be assessed based on technical competence, qualifications and experience, local and regional experience on similar projects, and financial capability.
Prioritising security & dignity
The move, according to the Immigration Department, is in light of its critical role in national security by operating a fair but firm immigration control system such as in regulating and facilitating the movement of people through Territory's borders.
The initiative, it said, will prioritise both security and dignity, ensuring that individuals in custody are treated humanely and that their basic needs are met with a design that aligns with international standards for humane treatment.
Immigration Department currently houses detainees at Hotel Castle Maria in McNamara.
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Why a whole building modern state of the art bsla blah for illegal immigrants housed briefly until they are shipped out..
To streamline the process, the department should consider hiring more staff. It is challenging for individuals transitioning between jobs to wait four months or more for a conditional permit approval. Even if applicants have savings, they still need to eat, pay rent and bills during this extended waiting period.
Increasing the workforce would not only alleviate the financial strain on applicants but also benefit potential employers. The government needs to address this issue urgently. People who meet the requirements shouldn't have to wait for months to receive approval, regardless of where they are from
Every time you inquire about the status, you are either told to wait for a call or informed that no one is available in the department. This lack of responsiveness and transparency adds to the frustration of the already lengthy process.