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Francis Lettsome Wins Inter-Primary School Athletics Championship for the Third Year
The 2025 Inter-Primary Schools Track and Field Championships concluded with Francis Lettsome Primary School winning the best primary school title for the third consecutive year. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, took place from March 26 to 28 at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds and featured various races, including 300m, 100m relays, and Sprint Medley Relay finals. Acting Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ms. Shaunice Leonard, congratulated the 21 participating schools and highlighted the championships as a platform to nurture future athletic talent. Individual champions in each division were announced, with Earlon Prescott, Janaicy Gumbs, Kaylaun Douglas, Shanae Benjamin, and Ke'Mori Daway among the top scorers. The titles of Victor and Victrix Ludorum were shared by multiple athletes with 30 points each. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports continues to support sports and recreation to enrich the lives of Virgin Islands residents.
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BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme Off to a Strong Start
The July cohort of the 2025 BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme has concluded with enthusiastic reviews from student participants and praise from partner hospitality businesses.
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Remarks by Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye M. Rymer at the BVI Electricity Corporation S.T.E.P. Recipient Contract Signing
Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Minister for Communications and Works, spoke at the BVI Electricity Corporation's Solar Technology Energy Programme (S.T.E.P.) contract signing on February 6, 2025. He emphasized the initiative's role in reducing energy costs and fostering sustainability. The government has invested $1 million into the program, covering 50% of the upfront costs for solar installations. Rymer encouraged the expansion of the program to include other solar technologies like water heaters and air conditioners. He highlighted the potential to reduce reliance on expensive fuel-powered generators, urging residents across the Territory to sign up and participate in this sustainable solution.
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Rental Of A Kiosk To Provide Food Vendor Services At ESHS
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the rental of a kiosk to provide food vendor services at the Elmore Stoutt High School, Road Town, Tortola.
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Seatrade Cruise Global Observes Its 40th Anniversary
Honourable Kye M. Rymer will lead a Virgin Islands delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami to promote the Territory as a top cruise destination. The team will focus on building partnerships, sustainability, and enhancing visitor experiences.
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Statement By Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith Improving Access To Laws Of The Virgin Islands
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the first phase of the Law Revision and Accessibility of Laws Project, aimed at ensuring the laws of the Virgin Islands are current and easily accessible. This phase involved the revision of approximately 90 Acts and their subsidiary legislation, resulting in an Interim Revised Edition effective 1 January 2023, now available online. The second phase is underway, revising 101 Acts and introducing a new online platform. A third phase, set for 2025, will revise all remaining laws. The public is encouraged to visit laws.gov.vg to access the laws.
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Invitation to Tender Removal And Disposal of Derelict Vessels
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) of the British Virgin Islands, established to lead post-Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, is inviting qualified tenderers to bid for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels at Sea Cows Bay Harbour, Tortola. The procurement will follow the National Competitive Bidding process, with full tender documents available upon request via procurement@bvirecovery.vg (subject: RDA/ITT/2025/003/NCB). A Bidder’s Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sea Cows Bay Harbour. Tender submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025. The RDA reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and to cancel the tender process wholly or partly without incurring any costs to tenderers.
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Request For Proposal For Fencing Sea Cows Bay
The Department of Waste Management is requesting quotations for security fencing at the Old Derelict Vehicle Storage Site, Sea Cows Bay, Tortola. The fencing will include 220 feet of chain link wire, galvanized metal posts, a height of six feet, and a 16-foot wide double gate. Interested companies must submit their bids with required documents, including a quotation, certificate of good standing, valid trade license, proof of equipment ownership, and company experience with referrals. Bids will be evaluated on price, access to equipment, and experience. A site visit is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 4, 2025. The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on March 14, 2025. All quotations must be hand-delivered to the Department of Waste Management Office. For queries, contact the Director at 284-468-4934.
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Waste Management Accepting Quotes for Security Cameras
The Department of Waste Management is inviting quotations for the supply and installation of eleven (11) solar-powered weatherproof outdoor IP security cameras and three (3) indoor IP cameras to be installed at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator, Waste Oil Facility (Sea Cow’s Bay), and The Valley Dumpsite in Virgin Gorda. Cameras must have one-year maintenance, Wi-Fi or 4G connectivity, 2K video quality, MP4 capture format, solar power for outdoor units, night vision, and internal memory storage. Interested businesses must submit duplicate sealed quotations with company name and reference, including product specs, photos, and certificates of good standing from tax, social security, and health authorities, plus a valid 2025 trade license. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for Virgin Gorda on July 7 at noon, and for Sea Cow’s Bay and Pockwood Pond on July 8 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. Quotations must be hand-delivered by July 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to the Department’s office at Union Property Building, Tortola. For inquiries, contact Director Marcus Solomon at 284-468-4934.
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Zero Percent Customs Duty on Renewable and Energy Efficient Products
Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy efficient products beginning September 1.