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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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The VI Government Invites Submission of Tenders for the Supply and of Petrol and Diesel.
The VI Government Invites Submission of Tenders for the Supply and of Petrol and Diesel. The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Petrol and Diesel. The specific locations are the Royal Virgin Islands Police at the Road Town Station and Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base locations on Tortola, British Virgin Islands as specified in the attached Appendices. To provide for the delivery of petrol and diesel to the Government of the Virgin Islands for use by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force specifically at the Road Town Station and the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Marine Base.
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Community Urged to Take Action Against Mosquito-borne Diseases
The Virgin Islands is observing Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week from May 12–16 under the theme “Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction.” Residents are urged to eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. The Environmental Health Division emphasizes community involvement in mosquito control and will host educational activities, including an art and poetry competition and outreach events, to promote public awareness and action.
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Registration - Anti-Crime Summit Emancipation Festival Troupe
Young people ages 8 to 17 are invited to take a stand against crime by joining the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 Emancipation Festival Troupe.
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Registration Extended- Anti-Crime Summit Emancipation Festival Troupe
Young people ages 8 to 17 are invited to take a stand against crime by joining the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025 Emancipation Festival Troupe.
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Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre 81-Percent Complete
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, 81% complete, is a special education facility in the Virgin Islands. Set to finish by mid-2025, it will feature accessible classrooms, therapy rooms, and other amenities for students with special needs. It will serve about 30 students and is the first of its kind in the region.
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Virgin Islands to Adopt Cutting-Edge Global Standards for Marine Accident Investigation
The Virgin Islands is taking steps to boost its maritime safety standards, with the recent participation of Chief Marine Accident Investigator of the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority MSIRA, Mr. Jerome Padmore, in an international conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
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Annual Inter-Secondary School Debates To Commence On February 5
Six schools will compete in the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates starting February 5. The participating schools are Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Cedar International School, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Elmore Stoutt High School, St. George’s Secondary, and Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies. The debates aim to improve public speaking and argumentation skills. The winning teams from the preliminary rounds will advance to the semi-finals, with the final debate on March 12. The debates will be streamed on Facebook Live @BVIGovernment. For more information, contact Mrs. Heida Selwood at 468-2035.
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Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre Hosts Inaugural Pen-Pal Day
The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) launched its first-ever Pen-Pal Day on May 21 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cow’s Bay, in partnership with Francis Lettsome, Ebenezer Thomas, and Leonora Delville Primary Schools. The initiative aims to promote inclusion and foster lasting friendships among students, supporting their social, personal, and academic growth. Led by Ms. Elaine Malone-Lewis, the program began with students exchanging letters and culminated in an in-person event featuring pen-pal introductions, interactive games, team-building activities, and a shared lunch. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports remains committed to enhancing educational experiences and promoting student engagement across the Territory.
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Contract Signed To Improve Employee Health & Wellness With Office Renovation
Improving employee health, wellness and productivity is at the centre of a new office renovation contract signed between the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and Vanterpool Construction to facilitate the relocation of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change. The contract valued at $401,533.15 was awarded on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, following a National (Domestic) Competitive Bidding process conducted in accordance with the RDA’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.