Thursday, 4 April – Six months since its official handover, the Anegada Children’s Playground continues to benefit children of all ages on the island. The completed playground is the combined power of a shared vision, and public-private partnerships, as funding was provided by Unite BVI and the Government of the Virgin Islands. Designed to promote…
In September 2023, works on the Jost Van Dyke (JVD) Multipurpose Educational Facility continued, involving internal finishings and completion of exterior and interior painting. This project is now scheduled to be delivered within the fourth quarter of this year. Works continued on the Joint Marine Shore Base in September, with continued MEP works and installation of windows and doors. This project is ahead of schedule and may be completed before the end of this year, or early next year, before its February 2024 deadline.
Four submissions were successful in the prequalification process and have been shortlisted to bid for the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal project. The four submissions are comprised of two international tenders, a joint venture between two local firms, and a standalone local firm. Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye…
Stakeholders learned more about the special design features for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre at community meeting hosted by the Virgin Islands Recovery Development Agency (RDA). The project’s Design Consultant, Lavina Liburd of TigerQi Architecture was the lead presenter and shared the detailed plans for the school. She presented the site plan, floor…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department.…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a contract for the construction of the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre (EHRLC) at the contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this morning. The contract in the amount of three million, nine hundred and…
In March 2023, the playground of the Anegada Recreation Facility reached substantial completion, following installation of artificial turf and playground equipment. Over the past months, the court has been resurfaced, perimeter fencing has been installed, and now the playground has been completed. This is the third recreational facility that the RDA has rehabilitated, following completion of the track, stands and bathroom facilities at the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds, and handover of the completed A. Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena.
JOB VACANCY: Director of Programme Strategy The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is seeking a result-oriented professional candidate to fill the position of Director of Programme Strategy (DPS). The DPS provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations;…
Contractors are invited to submit their bids to prequalify for the West End Ferry Terminal Project by the new deadline of 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 26th May, 2023. The Recovery and Development Agency, (RDA) under the direction of the Premier’s Office, will manage the design and construction of a new, expanded terminal, in partnership with…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Linda I. Smith, BA, MPA, CFRM as the Senior Director of Development (SDD) for a period of one-year effective 16th January, 2023. As the RDA’s Senior Director of Development, Ms. Smith holds the mandate to proactively pursue financial investments for…