RDA News
The Trellis Bay Rest Stop is officially opened providing a respite for travelers commuting between Beef Island and the eastern sister islands. The facility will function as an arrival/departure lounge for passengers, providing shade, seating and restroom facilities for locals and guests travelling via ferry or private vessel for pleasure or business. The official opening…
In a groundbreaking step towards addressing water conservation and enhancing infrastructure management, 20 plumbing professionals from both the public and private sectors have registered to attend the RDA’s First Leak Detection Workshop, scheduled to take place this month. The workshop is a component of the Water Optimisation Project, being implemented by the Virgin Islands Recovery…
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) wishes to inform the public that the deadline for the submission of bids for the construction of the new West End Ferry Terminal and Temporary Facility Project has been extended until 17th January, 2025. This extension has been granted to provide the shortlisted bidders with additional time to properly…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is notifying the public of the closure of the parking lot adjacent the Trellis Bay ferry dock and barge ramp for grading works, during the week of November 18. During this time, no vehicles will be allowed in the parking lot to ensure safety and to allow…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency, the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure consultancy services for the Design Engineering and Construction Management of the Road Infrastructure Network in the British Virgin Islands. The main objective of this consulting assignment is to provide engineering and contract management services to deliver roads that are more capable…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed a contract for the design and construction management of the new Agriculture and Fisheries Complex. The contract was awarded to Trojan Design and Development Ltd in the amount of US$95,200.00 (ninety-five thousand, two hundred dollars), on 17th October, 2024 following a competitive bidding process. The…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is set to transition into a permanent body, now to be known as the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA). This momentous step marks a pivotal change in the territory’s approach to development, ensuring a long-term, sustainable approach to growth, disaster recovery and infrastructural advancement. Since its inception,…
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received a “No Objection” from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance the procurement process for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal and temporary facility. As a result, the four shortlisted firms have officially been issued the bid documents, marking a significant step forward…
Better management of the Territory’s Water Distribution Network is in the pipeline as a major contract was signed to curtail non-revenue water and create sustainability through the building of local capacity in leak detection. The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, signed a contract with…
Deed of Contribution Signing Ceremony Remarks by Chair of Fundraising Subcommittee Shea Alexander Thursday 20th June 2024 Good afternoon everyone! On behalf of the Chairman and board of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency, and as the fundraising subcommittee’s chair, it is my distinct pleasure to express our immense gratitude for the continued…