The RDA has a very experienced team that is comprised of local and international professionals. This team will deliver a programme of ambitious projects in a timely, transparent and cost-effective manner spanning Infrastructure, Human and Social Services, Business and Economy, Governance and the Environment.
Meet our Board
Mr Jerry Samuel is a Partner in the Litigation & Restructuring Department of Conyers Dill & Pearman in the BVI. Jerry has over 15 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation in the areas of insolvency, urgent interim relief, enforcement of judgments, shareholder disputes and asset tracing. Jerry advises a broad range of clients, including…
Geraldine Ritter-Freeman is a seasoned public officer with over 20 years’ work experience in the public sector. She currently serves as the Executive Private Secretary to the Governor and has served as the Deputy Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Chief Information Officer at the Government Information Service (GIS), Director of Communications at the H. Lavity…
Dr. L. Sauda Smith is the Executive Director of Unite BVI Foundation. She is an alumna of Wesleyan University, the University of Wisconsin – Madison and Warnborough University. Sauda is the former Vice President, Associate Vice President and Dean of Arts and Sciences of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College where she worked for twenty-one…
Bishop John I. Cline is the senior pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. He began ministry in 1985 at the New Light Baptist Church in New Jersey where he served as both as Associate Minister and Youth Pastor. He was ordained as pastor in 1989, and shortly thereafter, in…
Marquese majored in Civil (BSc) and Environmental (BSc) Engineering at the University of Central Florida. His studies allow him the in-depth understanding of design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, and structural components of buildings. In addition to this, Marquese…
Shea Alexander is a business developer and brand enthusiast whose focus on marrying economics with psychology has resulted in a fascination with consumer behaviour and branding. Shea is currently engaged as a consultant with his firm Indigo, leading progressive corporate and Government clients through strategic business development and marketing. He also curates the luxury experience…
Michael is a partner at ABVI Law and has practised law in the BVI since 1996. His legal practice covers dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration), shareholder disputes, corporate law, insolvency, trusts, commercial, and civil actions to recover the proceeds of fraud; constitutional work, particularly in criminal matters; and real estate and development work. Michael routinely…
Anthony S. McMaster is an enthusiastic and motivated BVIslander who prides himself in serving others. He believes that the purpose to life is to add value to every individual you may encounter. Anthony has over ten years of experience in the telecommunications industry with Cable and Wireless West Indies culminating as a Caribbean Networks Operations…
Meet our Team
Anthony S. McMaster is an enthusiastic and motivated BVIslander who prides himself in serving others. He believes that the purpose to life is to add value to every individual you may encounter. Anthony has over ten years of experience in the telecommunications industry with Cable and Wireless West Indies culminating as a Caribbean Networks Operations…
As the Director of Programme Strategy at the RDA, Kinisha Forbes is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans. Kinisha has been at the forefront of performance and results-monitoring and advice in the public sector for over a decade, providing strategic advice to promote good governance…
As Director of Programme Delivery, Shaina Smith-Archer leads and coordinates the strategic direction of the RDA’s delivery programme, overseeing both contract and project management. She manages the project portfolio, directs the programme delivery team, and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the successful and timely execution of projects. Shaina is a certified Project Management…
John Primo is a senior procurement professional and Director of Procurement at the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). He has extensive experience in procurement and provides operational oversight and leadership, and effectively direct, coordinate and strengthen procurement management functions across multiple projects. John is a Guyanese national and has several years of experience…
Karlene started her career at KPMG Jamaica, in 1997 as Assistant Accountant. There she studied ACCA and was trained in sound accounting and auditing techniques. During her tenure (approximately 6 years), Karlene completed her ACCA exams in 2004 and was promoted to Accountant. After leaving KPMG, she held several positions in Internal Audit and External…
Khauesten’s passion for helping others was the driving force of her academic aspirations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work and an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Khauesten worked in various government departments throughout her 25 years of dedicated service. Through Khauesten’s hard work and dedication she rose to the rank of…
Colene is an energetic, enthusiastic, communications professional with over a decade of service in the field. She has planned and executed major campaigns for the Government of the Virgin Islands, serving as an Information Officer with attachments to the Premier’s Office, Office of the Deputy Governor, Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour, Ministry of Education…
Tifanie is an international development enthusiast who holds a Bsc. in International Relations with French Minor and a Msc in Development Studies from the University of the West Indies. She has over seven years’ experience in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation and community development. Her experience spans across the region in Jamaica, Grenada, Martinique and…
Sergio Dantas, Bsc Civil Eng, MBA is an engineer with a special interest in infrastructure works. Sergio has worked in both the public and private sectors on large-scale and complex construction projects in Brazil and in the BVI. Back in 2008, Sergio first arrived in the British Virgin Islands on a one-year contract, fell in…
Serving the role of RDA Environmental Specialist, Clive Petrovic represents the interests of the environment on all RDA projects. As a trained field ecologist, he has conducted research in marine and terrestrial habitats in the BVI and 50 countries worldwide. In his 40 years in the BVI, Clive has skippered sailing and diving yachts, managed…
Solange has worked in the BVI for the past 8 years in the role of Assistant Project Manager for the Civil Engineering Consultancy firm FDL Consult Inc. The core competence within the firm spans pre-feasibility to maintenance both in consultancy and construction entailing civil engineering design, project management, contract administration and construction supervision. During her…
As Community Liaison Officer, April seeks to facilitate the participation of communities in the planning, design, implementation and monitoring phases of infrastructure projects, integrating social and gender considerations into the RDA programmes and projects, while managing stakeholders and liaising with the affected communities in a socially-inclusive and gender-responsive manner. April holds a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Alicia is a motivated and highly positive professional who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management. She is versed in World Bank and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) procedures. Alicia is deeply committed to community engagement and the recovery of the Territory by extension.
Lashauna Marshall is an energetic and motivated Project Manager now Senior Procurement Officer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the construction industry, both in the public and private sector. Her professionalism and project impact across the Virgin Islands is visible at Oil Nut Bay, the Craft Alive Restoration Project, Noel Lloyd Positive Action…
Nioka Anderson Murray is a highly motivated and progress-focused professional with a strong record of initiative and dependability. She currently serves as a Project Manager at the Virgin Islands Recovery & Development Agency (RDA). In this role, Nioka manages a range of development projects, ensuring they align with established RDA standards, policies, and procedures. With…
Thomas Lilleyman MEng MSc MBA MCGI CEng FIMechE is an engineer at heart with a keen interest in renewable technology. Tom has worked in both the Public and Private sector on large scale and highly complex construction projects around the world. Following 16 years as an engineering specialist in the British Army, Tom retired to support…
Akeema Crabbe is a multi-talented individual with hands-on experience in handling graphic design, social media, and video production for social media. She is a Virgin Islands Native and is currently pursuing a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Diploma in Professional, Digital and Sustainable Marketing at the Oxford College of Marketing. As a former paralegal, Akeema…
Curlis Joseph-St. Jean is a dedicated Social and Gender Safeguards Officer with a robust background in mental health and social development. With a keen focus on implementing social safeguards for donor-funded projects, Curlis has made significant contributions as a researcher and professional in the field. Passionate about the intersection of social equity and environmental sustainability,…
As the Finance Assistant, Shelly performs many duties to support the Finance Department as part of Corporate Governance. They include managing data, processing invoices, creating project cost reports, updating, and preparing financial records, and more. The current career path for Shelly was determined once she realized what her passion for managing and reporting on her…
Deyounce Lowenfield is a determined and driven professional with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. As an Administrative Assistant, Deyounce performs a variety of tasks to support managers and employees, ensuring smooth and efficient office operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing agency support services, managing the reception area, assisting with meeting preparation, and more. In addition…
Internal Auditor
Claudine Dickson-Ramnarine is an internal auditor with a genuine passion for ensuring organizational compliance and operational efficiency. Her journey began at the age of 18 when she started teaching at the Open Bible High School. Claudine dedicated nearly 20 years to education, eventually becoming the Vice Principal before embarking on her career path. Alongside her…