by bvirecovery | Aug 30, 2019 | Projects, Tourism
Derelict Boat Removal BACKGROUND Derelict boats have littered shorelines throughout the islands for the past two years. Many of these abandoned boats are located in safe anchorages and hurricane holes; removing them is vital to ensure other boats have access to these...
by Ryan Arias Delafosse | Aug 30, 2019 | Good Governance, Projects
Virgin Gorda Admin Building BACKGROUND The two Virgin Gorda Admin buildings, the Flax building and the Vanterpool building, were badly affected by the 2017 hurricanes. The roof of the Flax building was destroyed, and this building is now unoccupied. All services are...
by Ryan Arias Delafosse | Aug 29, 2019 | Projects, Resilient Infrastructure
Sea Markers BACKGROUND Being heavily reliant on imported goods that arrive by sea and with a tourism industry largely dependent on yacht charters, it is crucial to have a fully functioning navigational system in BVI waters.The absence of sea markers is a potential...
by Ryan Arias Delafosse | Aug 27, 2019 | Good Governance, Projects
Repair of JVD Admin Building BACKGROUND The Jost van Dyke Administration Complex houses the immigration and customs offices, the police station and the District Officer who coordinates public services on island. Damage to the building halved the working space...
by Ryan Arias Delafosse | Aug 27, 2019 | Projects, Security and Law
Virgin Gorda Police Barracks BACKGROUND The purpose is to return the Virgin Gorda Police Barracks to a fully functional state with police able to deploy required numbers from Tortola. A key outcome will be for the police to be able to sleep personnel on Virgin Gorda...