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Ministry of Environment Seeks Bids for Cleaning Services
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change (MENRCC) is inviting bids for a one-year cleaning services contract for the public restroom facility in Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, starting August 1, 2025. Duties include daily cleaning and opening/closing of the facility, supplying all cleaning tools and agents. Interested parties must submit a quotation, valid licenses, certificates of good standing, and a list of similar jobs by June 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Tenders can be hand-delivered or emailed in a non-editable format. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
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Official Statement From the Premier of the Virgin Islands In the Occasion of the Recent Protest and Public Concerns
In response to the recent protest and public concerns, the Premier of the Virgin Islands acknowledged the issues raised and thanked citizens for their respectful engagement. The administration is actively addressing many concerns through ongoing initiatives in infrastructure, public sector reform, cost of living, public safety, and social support. Updates are regularly shared via the government’s Virgin Islands Voice program. The Premier reassured the public that their concerns are heard and the government remains committed to meaningful progress for all residents.
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Sister Islands Residents to Discuss Constitutional Reform Next Week
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with discussions on the reform and modernisation of the Territory’s Constitution and will be meeting with residents on the sister islands next week.
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Invitation to Tender Design and Installation Services for Hospital Generator Connectivity at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
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VI Government To Create A National Tourism Policy
The inaugural Tourism Summit held on January 16-17 laid the foundation for a National Tourism Policy, to be finalized by June 2025. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley emphasized tourism's importance to the economy. Key initiatives include sustainable practices, empowering local communities, and enhancing visitor experiences. Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith stressed the role of collaboration, noting that tourism is everyone’s business. The summit celebrated the recovery of Peter Island Resort and involved over 330 stakeholders, aiming for a sustainable, inclusive tourism sector that benefits all residents. The Ministry of Tourism is committed to responsible tourism and cultural preservation.
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RDA Strengthens Contractor & Industry Standards With Code Of Conduct And Grievance Redress Workshop
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully hosted its first Contractor Orientation Session on the Code of Conduct for Contractors and Workers, alongside its Grievance Redress System (GRS), aimed at strengthening standards, accountability, and responsible project delivery across its portfolio.
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VI Government Seeks Bids From Qualified Auditing Company
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change is inviting quotations from qualified bidders to provide auditing services for the RESEMBID project, aimed at strengthening the Virgin Islands’ water quality monitoring programme. Quotations must be submitted via email in a non-editable format by 4:30 p.m. on 23rd June 2025. The Ministry is not obligated to accept the lowest bid and may reject any or all submissions without explanation. Submissions should be emailed to menrcc@gov.vg and copied to atgeorge@gov.vg, with the subject and filename titled: “Supply of Auditing Services RESEMBID” along with the applicant’s name.
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Public Encouraged To Give Feedback On COI Reforms
Governor Daniel Pruce is inviting public feedback on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms, which will be reported to UK Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty MP to guide future decisions. A public survey and dedicated mailbox have been set up for this purpose, with a deadline of March 2nd. Governor Pruce encouraged the public to share their views and experiences. The survey is brief, and general comments can be emailed to bvicoi@fcdo.gov.uk. All feedback will be treated anonymously and sensitively.
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Remarks by Premier Wheatley - Sunrise Airways Inaugural Flight
Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. It is a pleasure and an honour to welcome all of you to the Virgin Islands on this historic occasion. Today, we celebrate the inaugural Sunrise Airways flight to the BVI, marking the beginning of Sunrise’s direct air service between the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic (DR). To the passengers who have just arrived - bienvenidos, welcome to your home away from home. And to the executive team of Sunrise Airways who are with us today, we extend a very warm Virgin Islands welcome.
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Limited-Time Access for Commercial Vessels in the Territory
Effective 1st June 2025, new maritime regulations in the Virgin Islands take effect. Amendments to the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act and the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act introduce stricter rules for intra-trading between local ports. Only licensed BVI vessels may operate freely, while non-BVI vessels require limited-time waivers, inspection certification, and fees. Certain exemptions apply, including small cruise ships and locally licensed recreational vessels.