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Request For Proposal Consultancy Services For Engineering Design And Construction Management Of Water Mains & Civil Works For The Farmers’ Reservoir
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) invites firms to submit proposals for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Management of Water Mains and Civil Works for the Farmers' Reservoir at Paraquita Bay, Tortola. The procurement will follow the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process. A site visit is scheduled for January 23, 2025, and the submission deadline is February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The RDA reserves the right to cancel the notice without incurring costs for the firms.
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Financial Investigation Agency (Returns) Order, 2025 Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that the captioned Statutory Instrument, No. 99 of 2025, has been published for public viewing. It is available for review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.
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Karelynne Jimenez and Aiden Thompson Top Winners for Mosquito Competition
Karelynne Jimenez and Aiden Thompson won top prizes in the art and poetry categories, respectively, of the Environmental Health Division’s Caribbean Mosquito Awareness competition. Aimed at educating youth about reducing mosquito breeding sites, the event highlighted students’ creativity and understanding of public health. Winners were recognized at a ceremony hosted by the Division, and plans are underway for future editions.
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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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71st Emancipation Festival Celebration Off to a Bright Start
The Virgin Islands' 71st Emancipation Festival Celebration commenced with its traditional Torchlight Procession, marking the official start of the annual festivities.
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VI 71st Emancipation Celebration to Start with Torchlight Procession
The Virgin Islands commences its 71st Emancipation Celebration with the Traditional Torchlight Procession followed by the official opening ceremony of the Neil Frett Festival Village, later today.
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Licences Required for Fishing Tournaments
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reminding the public that all fishing tournaments require official licencing to ensure the sustainable management of marine resources
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Education Month 2025 Hailed A Success
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports successfully concluded Education Month 2025 under the theme “Innovate. Inspire. Transform. A Reimagined Education for All.” Events across the Virgin Islands included leadership conferences, classroom initiatives, science fairs, debates, and athletic championships. The month celebrated learning, innovation, and community collaboration, highlighting the Territory’s dedication to an inclusive and forward-thinking education system.
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Statement from the National Security Council - 27th October 2025
The National Security Council (NSC) convened a special meeting this afternoon under the chairmanship of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, in light of the prison outbreak at His Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut on Saturday evening during which two inmates were discovered missing namely, Jose´ Almestica and John Burgos, both U.S. Virgin Islands residents.
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Discussion on National Sewerage Project June 19
Residents of Districts 7 and 8 are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Francis Lettsome Primary School to discuss the National Sewerage Project with officials from the Ministry of Communications and Works. All are welcome to attend.